All current University of Chichester staff and students have full free access to the Library Service. You are automatically a member of the library when you join the University. Your campus ID card is also your library card and you will find your library account number on your campus ID card. ...
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If you cannot locate the book or journal article you require on the library catalogue or eResources then you can request it as an Interlibrary Loan. This enables the delivery of books or documents from the British Library or from another participating university library.
The Inter-library...
The University of Chichester Library Services are based in the Learning Resource Centres (LRCs) on both of our campuses. There is a team of professional librarians at each campus who provide specialist support, deliver information skills training and manage the library resources in their subject...
There is a team of professional librarians at each campus who provide specialist support, deliver information skills training and manage the library resources in their subject areas. Contact a member of the library team by using the details below or phone the Support and Information Zone (SIZ)...
The facilities of the Library are open to all members of staff and registered students of the University. Other persons seeking to use the Library should refer to the visitor access guide
2. DisciplineAll users of the Library are required to adhere to the zoning...
The University of Chichester Library Service is committed to open access for staff, students, and its wider communities.
Members of the public may use all open access material for reference use only. We also offer a ‘Walk-in Access’ scheme for use of Microsoft Office, our electronic...
There are 4 ways to add references:
Please note: when you first open your library, a pop-up box appears, highlighting where...
Create foldersFrom the folders panel on the left-hand side, choose “create folder”. Give the folder a name and press return. The folder will now be listed in the folders pane. Go to either the All Documents folder or the Unsorted folder. Highlight a reference and drag...
In order to ensure that the collections in the library are current, and as such provide the best possible support for programmes of study, the Library Service will undertake a rolling programme of stock revision. A systematic programme of revision represents good housekeeping...
1.1.It is the policy of the University of Chichester to explain the purpose and expectations of the online reading lists (ChiReadingLists).
1.2.The purpose of this policy is:
1.2.1.To set out guidance on...
Overview
Mendeley is a reference management programme. Using Mendeley, you can collect, store and organise your research sources. The programme allows you to input your own references; import/export references from databases; create bibliographies; use Mendeley Cite plugin in MS Word and...
Calls can be logged to Estate Management via the 'Estates' link on the SupportMe home page, e.g. for reporting issues with power sockets, heating, plumbing etc.
Once your call is logged it will be forwarded to the appropriate team, and you'll receive a confirmation email with a call...
View and select a citation styleGo to “View” on the toolbar. Click on “Citation Styles”, then choose “More Styles” from the drop-down list. This defaults to the pre-installed styles tab. If your style is listed, then highlight it and click on “use this style”. Note the...
LRC Code of Conduct
The University of Chichester is dedicated to its Community Commitment Charter, which details the relationship between the University and its students and staff, with shared obligations to be considerate and respectful to one another at all times. It includes the...
Charges, Payments & Fines
At the SIZ we hold a number of items for sale, as well as offering facilities for students to pay fines and top-up their print credit.
Payments can be made by bank card.
Bus Tickets Return Bus Ticket£1.20Ten Journey Bus Ticket£6.00Stationery...If you require any advice on Copyright law please contact your Librarian or refer to the Library Copyright for staff and students Moodle page
However, if you are looking for an image or other media for Moodle or your PowerPoints etc, there are a number of places that are under the Creative...
Reporting noise in silent areas
If you are working in the silent areas and the noise levels are disturbing you, please let a member of the library or Support and Information Zone (SIZ) teams know. Email help@chi.ac.uk or text the library team on 07876 870 711 and we will respond.
Study areas...SensusAccess automatically converts documents into a range of alternate media including audio books (MP3 and DAISY), e-books (EPUB, EPUB3 and Mobi) and digital Braille. The service can also be used to convert inaccessible documents such as image-only PDF files, JPG pictures and Microsoft...
Postgraduate Certificate in Learning and Teaching in HE
Fellowship recognises those from a wide variety of different contexts whole professional practice in higher education teaching and/or support for learning enables you to evidence all 15 Dimensions of the new Professional Standards Framework ...
Learning Resource Centre (LRC) – Usage, Advertising & Promoting Policy 2021-2023
1. Introduction
Our Learning Resource Centres (LRC) are the hub of our learning environment and play a vital part in providing students and staff with the resources, services and support required to...
eStream is the secure video platform for education and offers TV, radio and satellite recordings, interactive videos and quizzes and Connect, which allows access to content from lots of other institutions around the world to include in your Moodle pages.
With eStream you can:
This page contains broad information around the following:
Support and Information (SIZ) Equipment Borrowing: Terms & Conditions
When you borrow equipment you agree to the following terms and conditions:
You can borrow Kensington security cables from the SIZ to lock your laptop securely while you walk around the library
Most laptops will have a Kensington connection (located on the side or back of the laptop)
Many desks in the open access areas...
SIZ Lost Property Policy
A large amount of lost property passes through the University, left behind by staff, students and visitors. The University is not responsible for any personal items which have been lost on campus, but we will endeavour to make sure items are returned to their owner where...
Support and Information (SIZ) Equipment Borrowing:
Terms & ConditionsOur equipment is available to current University of Chichester students and staff only, and should not be lent or shared with...
Terms & Conditions
When you borrow equipment you agree to the following terms and conditions:
ChiReadingLists for students
ChiReadingLists is the University's online reading list software which is used to access all core and recommended resources such as ebooks, videos, website links, and books available in our library catalogue. You can filter, search for resources, mark which ones will...
Help Pages
There is help on many subjects on our dedicated help pages, to access the help pages go to help.chi.ac.uk and search for your query. If you require further assistance, contact the Support and Information Zone (SIZ).
Access the help pages: help.chi.ac.uk (no log in required)SIZ... Using the MS Word PluginDesktop Mendeley must be installed in order to use the plugin in Word. Before you start, open a Word document and close it again. You may have chosen to install the MS Word plugin when you first registered for your account, but if not, go to “Tools” then...
Digital technologies support our commitment to teaching, research and organisational excellence. Although, for us, ‘education is not an app’, we believe that new technologies/digital literacy can enhance staff and student learning relationships. Specifically, we believe that...
Images in Microsoft Word
This guide will show you how to insert images from different sources, adjust text wrapping, and explore basic formatting options.
Inserting Images From Microsoft's Stock Library:Go to the 'Insert' tab on the Ribbon.
Click on 'Pictures' and select 'Stock...
Accessing Staffnet
On University computers the Staff intranet is the home page for both Chrome and Edge or it can be accessed from the Start menu.
On personal devices you can access it by visiting staffnet.chi.ac.uk, or from the Staff/student links on the main website....
SupportMe Overview
SupportMe is a self-service portal for raising support calls e.g. IT Support calls, reporting lost property, requesting library books to be sent cross-campus for you etc.
Calls can also be logged to Estate Management via the 'Request Estates Support' link...
It is the policy of the University of Chichester (“The University”) to ensure that its staff, students and other stakeholders have equipment suitable to the fulfilment of their role and to enable them to participate in and innovate in the University’s learning...