International Student Guide for Nelson and Marlborough - NMIT
International Student Guide for Nelson and Marlborough - NMIT
International Student Guide for Nelson and Marlborough - NMIT
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Learning <strong>and</strong> Study SupportThe team is located in the Library Learning Centre M Block <strong>and</strong> learning support is available free to allmainstream students at both the <strong>Nelson</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Marlborough</strong> campuses. They will advise <strong>and</strong> assist you withany aspect of your learning, offering one to one training as well as a range of seminars or small grouptraining sessions (<strong>Nelson</strong>). Their aim is to help students to become independent effective learners.Please see the team <strong>for</strong> help with: General study skills ‐ organisation, essay or assignment writing, memory <strong>and</strong> revision skills, examtechnique Computer skills ‐ Getting started on a computer, word processing, Internet <strong>and</strong> email skills,spreadsheets <strong>and</strong> databases Maths ‐ Calculator <strong>and</strong> Arithmetic skills, decimals, percentages, Algebra, trade calculations, Statistics,Calculus English language support ‐ pronunciation, improving writing skills, interpreting assignments,developing better communication skillsLibrary Learning Centre<strong>NMIT</strong> has a library at each of its campuses, plus small collections at other locations where <strong>NMIT</strong> courses areoffered.The Library Learning Centre (LLC) on the <strong>Nelson</strong> campus provides library services, computing,photocopying, audio‐visual <strong>and</strong> study facilities to support the learning <strong>and</strong> research needs of <strong>NMIT</strong> students<strong>and</strong> staff. The collection consists of books, journals, electronic databases <strong>and</strong> audio‐visual resources. TheLLC has a range of study spaces available including two open access computer suites, a training seminarroom, small study rooms <strong>and</strong> a computer café, called the Fishbowl, with extended hours access.Library Learning Centre HoursMonday‐Friday: 8.00am‐6.00 pmSaturday: 9.00am‐1.00pmSunday: ClosedFishbowl Computer CaféMonday‐Friday: 8.00am‐8.00pmSaturday <strong>and</strong> Sunday: 9.00am‐5.00pmFor more in<strong>for</strong>mation visit: www.nmit.ac.nz/libraryAfter hours entry is by swipe card <strong>and</strong>surveillance cameras are in operation to ensurestudents’ safety.The <strong>Marlborough</strong> Campus Library is a branch of the <strong>NMIT</strong> Library Learning Centre (LLC) at <strong>Nelson</strong> campus.<strong>Student</strong>s studying at the <strong>Marlborough</strong> Campus or by distance, can access resources from the LLC. There isa learning hub, with a break out room <strong>and</strong> computer café as well as a small library on the <strong>Marlborough</strong>Campus.<strong>International</strong> <strong>Student</strong> <strong>Guide</strong> – Page 12 of 26
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