Induction Insights 2023 – starting the countdown

The library Induction Working Group is excited to be planning welcome for new students to our libraries for the 2023-24 academic session, and in this series of ‘Induction insights 2023’ blogposts, we’ll be keeping you posted on what will be happening, how we can support you locally and how you can get involved in activities.

What will be happening?

• Library induction stand at the Support Services Fair in the cloisters during induction week, Monday 25 – Thursday 28 September, and at the new Marshgate site at UCL East on Friday 29 September.
• Face to face drop-in sessions for people to learn about Explore and accessing library resources throughout induction week.
• Face to face activities during the week commencing 18 September to welcome international students to our libraries.
• Online support materials, including our online library induction and self-guided library tours.

How we can support you locally?

Local, tailored inductions for students in individual faculties, departments or academic programmes, or at individual library sites, are vital to complement centralised activities and instil a sense of belonging. We have compiled recommendations on how you might deliver local inductions and what content to include, but you also might want to consider:

• Joining the ‘Induction exchange’, an online event for LCCOS colleagues to share ideas and best practice around induction activities being delivered as part of the LCCOS Staff Summer School on Tuesday 4 July, 10.00-12.30 via MS Teams.
• Creating an online self-guided library tour, if your library site does not already have one. We can provide guidance and support on the best format for your library to be ready for the start of session, from a quick guide to a video or interactive tour.
• Offering activities at your library site to mirror those being delivered centrally, such as activities for international students or sessions to help students navigate Explore and online library resources.

Get in touch if you’d like to find out more.

How can you get involved?

To staff our exciting induction events, we’ll be seeking members for our Induction Taskforce. This is a great opportunity for anyone across LCCOS to get involved in meeting and greeting new students, and to develop your experience and skills. More information to follow in future ‘Induction insights 2023’.

Watch this space for more exciting updates on library induction.