Your Library Talks Fri, 06 Mar 2026 10:06:15 -0500 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2234755 en-gb © 2026 Your Library Talks yes 56b0ed99-b6b3-54ce-aa6e-90d57a3ed10b University of Chester Library Services episodic false Led by our library academic liaison team together with your tutors we will be talking about all things library, information, digital skills related.

We will provide tips and tricks for how best to use these services during your time at the University.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) University of Chester Library Services https://storage.buzzsprout.com/vlc3bmygiewjsxv4mgelwsyb0bez?.jpg Your Library Talks Library top tips for international students Library top tips for international students In this podcast Srihari talks about his experiences as an international student finding information. His anxieties about doing this in a new environment, the discoveries that made a difference, his learning curve and top tips.

]]> In this podcast Srihari talks about his experiences as an international student finding information. His anxieties about doing this in a new environment, the discoveries that made a difference, his learning curve and top tips.

]]> University of Chester Library Services Buzzsprout-17709575 Wed, 07 Jan 2026 15:00:00 +0000 1060 full false Getting to know the LIS helpdesk Getting to know the LIS helpdesk In this episode we meet Michelle and Layla from the LIS helpdesk, getting to know the work that they do in supporting your student journey.

]]> In this episode we meet Michelle and Layla from the LIS helpdesk, getting to know the work that they do in supporting your student journey.

]]> University of Chester Library Services Buzzsprout-17484850 Tue, 04 Nov 2025 09:00:00 +0000 1246 full false Thinking about Generative Artificial Intelligence Thinking about Generative Artificial Intelligence In this episode we meet Katharine Welsh, CAID University Innovation Fellow who leads the University AI and Education working group. We talk about how the university seeks to use Generative AI - being cautious, responsible and transparent. This is followed by some examples of how it is being used within teaching and conclude looking at some of the Gen AI tools which are appearing within library resources, their strengths and weaknesses.

]]> In this episode we meet Katharine Welsh, CAID University Innovation Fellow who leads the University AI and Education working group. We talk about how the university seeks to use Generative AI - being cautious, responsible and transparent. This is followed by some examples of how it is being used within teaching and conclude looking at some of the Gen AI tools which are appearing within library resources, their strengths and weaknesses.

]]> University of Chester Library Services Buzzsprout-17846049 Wed, 01 Oct 2025 09:00:00 +0100 920 full false What is a good academic source? What is a good academic source? Anne and Wendy meet Liz from the Academic Skills team to discuss why we need to think critically about what a good academic source is. It then looks at different ways in which we can do this.



]]> Anne and Wendy meet Liz from the Academic Skills team to discuss why we need to think critically about what a good academic source is. It then looks at different ways in which we can do this.



]]> University of Chester Library Services Buzzsprout-17175619 Tue, 27 May 2025 09:00:00 +0100 1039 full false A student's view of the library A student's view of the library Meet Susan and Sebastian, 2 of our students, as we discuss their thoughts and top tips for using and getting the most from our library services.

]]> Meet Susan and Sebastian, 2 of our students, as we discuss their thoughts and top tips for using and getting the most from our library services.

]]> University of Chester Library Services Buzzsprout-16468007 Thu, 23 Jan 2025 14:00:00 +0000 1138 full false Expanding your reading perspectives Expanding your reading perspectives This podcast talks about expanding or diversifying our reading perspectives. What do we mean by this? why is it important and how have we started to do this at the University of Chester. 
Anne and Wendy talk to Debbie Spencer, an academic liaison librarian to discuss this, and her involvement in a project working with students, which was shortlisted in the Times Higher Education Awards (Outstanding library team of the year). 

]]> This podcast talks about expanding or diversifying our reading perspectives. What do we mean by this? why is it important and how have we started to do this at the University of Chester. 
Anne and Wendy talk to Debbie Spencer, an academic liaison librarian to discuss this, and her involvement in a project working with students, which was shortlisted in the Times Higher Education Awards (Outstanding library team of the year). 

]]> University of Chester Library Services Buzzsprout-16051688 Thu, 05 Dec 2024 10:00:00 +0000 988 full false What on earth is assistive technology What on earth is assistive technology In this podcast we meet with Pete Scorey, the LIS Officer for Assistive Technology.
We discuss with Pete about what assistive technology is, how it can support your learning or work, then think about what is available and how the university can support you.

]]> In this podcast we meet with Pete Scorey, the LIS Officer for Assistive Technology.
We discuss with Pete about what assistive technology is, how it can support your learning or work, then think about what is available and how the university can support you.

]]> University of Chester Library Services Buzzsprout-15499296 Tue, 05 Nov 2024 12:00:00 +0000 1060 full false Should I use google? Should I use google? In this podcast we talk with Helen Thomas, one of our Academic liaison librarians about when and how we can use google for academic purposes. 

 

]]> In this podcast we talk with Helen Thomas, one of our Academic liaison librarians about when and how we can use google for academic purposes. 

 

]]> University of Chester Library Services Buzzsprout-15617134 Mon, 23 Sep 2024 11:00:00 +0100 1244 full false Meet the Digital Capabilities and Technologies Team (DCTT) Meet the Digital Capabilities and Technologies Team (DCTT) This podcast introduces our Digital Capabilities  and Technologies Team (DCTT)
Wendy and Anne talk to Kirsten , Assistant Digital Skills Officer and discuss who  are the DCTT, what we mean by digital skills, how the team can help staff and students, current projects and how to contact them.

]]> This podcast introduces our Digital Capabilities  and Technologies Team (DCTT)
Wendy and Anne talk to Kirsten , Assistant Digital Skills Officer and discuss who  are the DCTT, what we mean by digital skills, how the team can help staff and students, current projects and how to contact them.

]]> University of Chester Library Services Buzzsprout-14711445 Mon, 18 Mar 2024 15:00:00 +0000 936 full false Our library top tips Our library top tips The first episode of the University of Chester’s library podcast. Wendy Garner (Senior Lecturer) and Anne Williams (Academic Liaison Librarian) discuss their library top tips.

We discuss the different library spaces available and how they might work for you. Then think about the different types of information, identifying what sort of information you are looking for and how that will impact on where to look for it. Finally, if you are struggling where you can go to find support.

]]> The first episode of the University of Chester’s library podcast. Wendy Garner (Senior Lecturer) and Anne Williams (Academic Liaison Librarian) discuss their library top tips.

We discuss the different library spaces available and how they might work for you. Then think about the different types of information, identifying what sort of information you are looking for and how that will impact on where to look for it. Finally, if you are struggling where you can go to find support.

]]> University of Chester Library Services Buzzsprout-14442826 Mon, 05 Feb 2024 16:00:00 +0000 1400 full false