Welcome to our eGuides!
What are you looking for help with? Use the buttons below to find the right eGuide for you.
Using Girton College Library
Explore the resources below to find out how to search, reserve or renew books on Heritage, the Girton College Library catalogue:
Using Electronic Resources
Explore the resources below to find out how to make the most of electronic resources for your research:
- Getting started with I.T. at Cambridge - information provided by the University Information Service (UIS).
- Effective Internet Searching
- Finding and using ebooks
- Searching iDiscover
- LibGuides - relevant resources for your subjects, created by libraries within the University.
Help with study skills
Discover a wealth of resources at the Library tailored to elevate your academic journey. With over 80 meticulously curated books in our study guides collection, ranging from CV refinement to mastering exam strategies, you're bound to find the guidance you seek. Simply search for 'Sg' on our catalogue to unveil the entire spectrum of available titles.
In addition to our extensive book collection, delve into our comprehensive eGuides below. Whether you're seeking assistance with referencing, time management techniques, or scouting out the perfect study spot in Cambridge, our resources are here to empower you on your quest for academic excellence. Take advantage of these invaluable tools and unlock your full potential today.
- Bibliographic Information Sources – how to find things to read for your research when you don’t have a reading list.
- Citing References
- Managing References
- Proofreading
- Time Management
- CamGuides - sets of resources for students beginning undergraduate, or taught Master's, degrees at the University of Cambridge.
- Spacefinder - a tool that helps you find study spaces in locations all over Cambridge.
Subject specific eGuides
We’re currently updating our own eGuides, which will be arriving here soon, but you should find all kinds of relevant resources for your subject in the list of LibGuides below. LibGuides are subject-specific guides which list all sorts of resources that might be relevant to you and your studies. LibGuides are frequently updated, which means that you’ll have access to the most current information in your subject. LibGuides can include:
- Printed items (i.e. books and journals)
- Ebooks, ejournals and databases
- Bibliographies and encyclopaedias
- Audio-visual material (i.e. films, podcasts, etc.)
- Archives and special collections
- Useful websites or web portals
- Other helpful information, such as details about your Faculty or Departmental Library and Librarian
- Study skills help, such as referencing guides
List of LibGuides by subject
You can always browse the Cambridge University LibGuide collection yourself; but below is a list of LibGuides by subject.
Help within College
Library staff are always happy to provide support and assistance. You can book an appointment with us or ask a question by emailing us at library@girton.cam.ac.uk.