Library Doctoral Development Programme (DDP)

DDP students have access to online tutorials, Library DDP face-to-face sessions and individual advice.
Use the table to match your Training Needs Analysis (TNA) with the training and development options we offer.
Students new to Sheffield may also want to find out about research research services in general.

Online tutorials

The Library's Information Skills Resource contains tutorials you can access online at any time via the Library tab in MUSE. The Researchers´ section is grouped into 4 different areas corresponding to phrases in the Faculty TNAs, particularly those in the Generic Skills sections.
You can work through the tutorials at your own pace. If you need advice about this, contact your Faculty Librarian.

Library DDP face-to-face sessions

These sessions are lectures or hands-on workshops on key DDP topics. Book a place on one of the library DDP modules. Booking is essential as group size is limited and you will receive an email when your place is confirmed.  A summary of session dates times and venues is also available.

Individual advice

You can get individual advice from your Faculty Librarian relating to:

• choosing a Library DDP option
• questions arising from our tutorials or face-to-face sessions
• literature searching for your specific research topic

The team members specialise in particular subject areas. There is a list in subject order with contact details for each person. You can get advice by email or telephone. Alternatively the librarian may arrange an appointment to meet you, if that is more appropriate.

Library DDP Feedback
We are continuing to develop our DDP training options in response to student needs and welcome feedback about how well it has worked for you. Contact your Faculty Librarian at any time.