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Training at IALS Library: Training events

An introduction to research skills training offered by the IALS Library

Training at IALS Library

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Reference Desk hours:

Monday-Friday 9:30-17:00
Tel (0)20 7862 5790
Email ials@sas.ac.uk

Training events at IALS Library

We offer online and face-to-face training sessions. Forthcoming training is listed on this page.

Anyone who is an IALS Library academic member can take part in the training, regardless of affiliation or level of study. If you have not joined IALS Library yet, you can find out how to register on the Joining the Library pages of our website.

All of the training listed on this page is free.

One-to-one advice appointments (reference advice, OSCOLA)

Book a one-to-one advice session with an IALS librarian. Appointments can take place in person or online.

We can help you with all aspects of using library resources and correct use of OSCOLA, for example;

  • Finding secondary sources such as books and journal articles
  • Finding primary sources such as cases and legislation
  • Advice on which database to use
  • Constructing effective searches
  • Citing unusual sources using OSCOLA

Who is it for?

All postgraduate law students and academic researchers with a current IALS Library card or SAScard.

How can I book an appointments?

Book online for appointments from January 2025. Appointments can be booked one month in advance.

One-to-one advice appointments (formatting with MS Word)

Sign up for a one-to-one advice session with an IALS Digital Librarian. We can help you with:

  • Formating your dissertation or thesis using Microsoft Word
  • Producing a professional looking document
  • Document layout and templates
  • Generating automatic table of contents
  • Formatting footnotes and page numbers
  • Tracking and reviewing changes

Who is it for?

All postgraduate law students and academic researchers with a current IALS Library card or SAScard.

How can I book an appointment?

Email us at ials@sas.ac.uk to enquire about availability.