Our Study Hub

Find all the resources you'll ever need!

Our Study Hub is packed with a wide range of resources to help you study successfully.
A team of dedicated and professional staff, including Study Skills Mentors and Library Advisors are always on hand, helping you make the most of your time at college. You are warmly welcome to come and speak to our team and catch up with your work.

Library Catalogue

Search our entire collection of books and resources

Inspire

Online access to thousands of Journals, Reports, eBooks and more.

Issues Online

Web based resources on topics and issues affecting the world today.
When logging in 'Organisation's Name' is 'Southport College'.

Jisc eBooks

Hundreds of specially curated eBooks at your fingertips!
Simply log in using your college credentials.

About

Our Study Hub is here to help you find appropriate resources for your assignments, issue, return and renew your book and resources loans, as well as demonstrating how to use electronic resources. We also help you with referencing, provide advice on study skills and help answer any IT queries you may have.

Call us

01704 392651

Email

library@southport.ac.uk

Code of Conduct

Support Available in the Study Hub

Study Skills Mentors

Our Study Skills Mentors are available to provide one-to-one and small group support for students with key study skills, including:

Time Management
Organisation and Planning
Essay Planning
Research Skills
Assignment Brief Breakdowns
Revision Techniques/Exam Prep
Effective Note Taking
Referencing Skills
Understanding Command Words
Assignment Planning and Structure
Digital Skills
Presentation Skills
Motivation and Mindset

Study Hub Advisor

You will always be welcomed with the smiling face of a Study Hub Advisor who can help you find all the resources you need:

Searching for books
Help using online research tools
Finding academic journals
Issuing you with books & resources
Access to IT
Quiet place to study
Places for group revision

Progress Team

Your Progress Tutors's office is in the Study Hub
They are available for you to call in when you need them or you can message them on Teams to arrange a one-to-one appointment.

Careers Coordinator

Our Careers Coordinator is available for one-to-one advice and guidance appointments.
Bec works closely with Progress Tutors, support with Careers based sessions and activities. Look out for events such as HE fairs, mock-interviews and 'careers weeks'. She will provides lots of information and opportunities for students to explore their futures.

Achievement Coordinator

Ensuring you are on track to achieve your very best is an important part of your educational journey.
We have a dedicated member of staff, Paula who can put you in touch with all the help you need to succeed. If you are struggling with particular academic tasks that count towards your grades, such as delivering a presentation or you find that planning essays is stressful, she can arrange for you to get all the support you need from our Study Skills Mentors.

Safeguarding & Welfare Team

We strive to make our students' time at College to be safe, enjoyable and successful.
Your safety and welfare is our top priority and our Safeguarding team are on hand to help with any concerns for the wellbeing of you or any of your peers. We actively encourage everyone to speak up when something isn't right and we can get the right help in any situation. Their office is in the Study Hub, making them very accessible to everyone.