Getting Started at the British Library for Postgraduate Researchers

Name: Getting Started at the British Library for Postgraduate Researchers
Start: 2026-10-29T14:00:00+00:00
Location: British Library

British Library

96 Euston Road

Thu 29 Oct · 14:00 · Free

London

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What is the British Library? What’s in the collection? How can I find what I need? What development opportunities are available?Join us online for an introduction to the British Library for prospective and current PhD researchers of all disciplines looking to engage with our collections. This event may also be useful for Higher Education staff who support postgraduate research. This webinar provides:an introduction to the British Library, our sites and our extensive collectionsguidance on reader registrationpractical tips for using our catalogues, including a live catalogue demonstrationan overview of development opportunities for PhD and postdoctoral researchersan opportunity to ask questions about how to get your research started.

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