Workshops for new readers
Before your first visit to the reading rooms, join a workshop for new readers and find out about:
- Workshops for Adult Learners' Week
- Workshops for 'Make a noise in libraries' fortnight
- Getting started at NLS
- Discovering family history at NLS
- Beyond Google — An introduction to Credo Reference and Oxford Reference Online
- An introduction to online newspaper resources
- Maps for family and local history
Adult Learners' Week, May 2013
Introduction to manuscripts at NLS
Learn more about the varied and often surprising range of material held in the Library's manuscripts collections.
22 May
10.30-11.30
Welcome to NLS
Learn about the collections and hear more about our range of services, exhibitions and events. Includes a tour of the reading rooms and behind the scenes. Please let us know if you may need special access arrangements.
22 May
14.30-16.00
Book online for these workshops, or phone 0131 623 3734. For more information about them, email enquiries@nls.uk.
'Make a noise in libraries' fortnight, June 2013
'Homecoming' — Material handling workshop for people with visual impairments
Join Manuscripts Curator Maria Castrillo and Scottish Modern Collections Curator Andrew Martin for a sneak preview of some of the material which will be appearing in our 'Homecoming' exhibition in 2014. Get the opportunity to handle and learn more about these special items.
7 June
10.30-11.30
Limited capacity: Maximum number of people — 10.
'World War One' — Material handling workshop for people with visual impairments
Join Manuscripts Curator Alison Metcalfe and Official Publications Curator Jan Usher for a sneak preview of some of the material which will be appearing in our First World War exhibition in 2014. Get the opportunity to handle and learn more about these special items.
10 June
14.30-15.30
Limited capacity: Maximum number of people — 10.
Book online for these workshops, or phone 0131 623 3734. For more information about them, email enquiries@nls.uk.
Getting started at NLS
Learn how to get a library card, find your way around the Library and request materials from our collections. The workshops will include a tour of the reading rooms and last around 90 minutes.
If you have specific access or other additonal needs, please let us know in advance when you book your place on the tour.
If you plan to register for a library card when you visit, please bring evidence of identity with you.
11 June
10.30-12 noon
Book online or phone 0131 623 3734. For more information about this workshop, email enquiries@nls.uk.
Discovering family history at NLS
Find out how we can help you with your family history research. The workshops include some practical information on how to get a library card and use library resources.
If you plan to register for a library card when you visit, please bring evidence of identity with you.
6 June
14.30-16.00
Book online or phone 0131 623 3734. For more information about this workshop, email enquiries@nls.uk.
Beyond Google — An introduction to Credo Reference and Oxford Reference Online
Learn how to access hundreds of quality reference books online. This workshop provides a basic introduction to the key features of two major online resources, Credo Reference and Oxford Reference Online.
23 May
14.00-15.30
Book online or phone 0131 623 3734. For more information about this workshop, email enquiries@nls.uk.
Read all about it!
An introduction to online newspaper resources available via NLS.
Session includes demonstrations of a selection of resources and tips on how to search and discover the information you need.
18 June
14.00-15.30
Book online or phone 0131 623 3734. For more information about this workshop, email enquiries@nls.uk.
Maps for family and local history
Find out how maps can help with your family or local history research. Learn about the range of historical maps held by NLS, and the information they provide. Includes an introduction to the Maps Reading Room.
Venue: Maps Reading Room, 159 Causewayside, Edinburgh EH9 1PH.
13 June
14.00-15.30
Book online or phone 0131 623 3734. For more information about this workshop, email maps@nls.uk.