Citation Practices
Guidance on referencing standards and responsible citation in academic work.
Services & Facilities
Library Guides
Arnos Padiri Library
Step-by-Step Guidance for Effective Library Use
Your Guide to Library Resources
Practical, step-by-step assistance to help you discover, access, and use everything the library offers.
The Library Guides section is intended to help users make effective use of the resources and services offered by the Arnos Padiri Library. These guides provide step-by-step assistance on accessing the Online Public Access Catalogue (OPAC), KOHA resources, institutional repository services, citation practices, and digital research tools.
What the Guides Cover
Topics spanning digital tools, research practices, and everyday library use.
Digital Research Tools
Support for using digital platforms and online research resources effectively.
Learn moreLibrary Usage Procedures
Introduction to library services, membership, and day-to-day usage practices.
Learn moreBorrowing Regulations
Understanding borrowing policies, loan periods, and resource handling.
Learn moreSearch Techniques
Effective strategies for locating books, articles, and digital materials.
Information Literacy
Skills to identify, evaluate, and use information critically and responsibly.
Academic Writing & Referencing
Support for scholarly writing, proper referencing, and academic integrity.
Avoiding Plagiarism
Best practices for ethical research and original academic work.
Information Literacy for Students
Students are introduced to library usage procedures, borrowing regulations, search techniques, and information literacy practices that help them identify, evaluate, and use information effectively. Guidance is also available for academic writing, referencing, and avoiding plagiarism.
Building Skills
Independent Learners & Researchers
Library guides play an important role in promoting independent learning and research competency. By equipping users with essential information skills, the library contributes to the development of critical thinkers, responsible researchers, and lifelong learners.
Skills You Will Develop
Independent Learning
Empowering users to navigate library resources with confidence on their own.
Research Competency
Building the skills needed for effective academic and scholarly inquiry.
Critical Thinking
Developing the ability to evaluate and apply information thoughtfully.
Lifelong Learning
Fostering information skills that extend beyond the classroom.
Need Personal Assistance?
Our librarian is available to help with resource access, research support, and library membership queries.