Get involved with Get Started

19 Aug 2024

Every year at the start of Semester 1, all Library staff participate in Get Started, our campaign to welcome new students and equip them with the skills they need to navigate our services and support for the duration of their studies.

This year, Get Started will run from Monday, 16 September to Friday, 4 October and all staff are encouraged to volunteer and support a Library activity during this period.

We will be launching a new Get Started website at the end of August.

Sign up for an activity

All Library staff are encouraged to sign up to a Get Started activity across all three weeks of the campaign. This involves providing a warm and friendly welcome, sharing what the Library has to offer, and directing students to any help they may need. Staff can choose from a variety of tasks according to their availability.

Available activities are:

Start of Year Fair

Three and a half hour time commitment
Slots available Monday, 16 and Tuesday, 17 September
Sign up by Friday, 6 September

Textbook Rescue giveaway event

One hour time commitment
Slots available Thursday, 19 September
Sign up by Friday, 6 September

Get Started stand at Main Library

One hour time commitment
Slots available Monday, 16 September to Friday, 4 October
Sign up by Friday, 6 September

Present 'Get Started with the Library'

One hour time commitment
Locations across campus
Dates TBC
Expressions of interest by Friday, 30 August

To sign up, insert your name against your chosen activity using this spreadsheet. Use the spreadsheet tabs to see all available activities and slots.

Get Started information sessions

To learn more about the activities we offer, you can attend an online induction session (around 45 minutes), led by Paul Ralphs. Customer Services will also lead Library tours to help you familiarise yourself with relevant Get Started information.

Need branded clothing?

All staff wear branded clothing at all times during Get Started to ensure we are visible to students who need support. There are many recycled items in the Library Office for you to try. If you need new items please use the order form on the Library intranet and place your order as soon as possible.

Hidden Disabilities scheme

We would like staff involved in Get Started activities to show the Library's support for the Hidden Disabilities scheme. You can do this by wearing a Hidden Disabilities supporter pin or lanyard. These are available from Main Library, Crawford House and Rylands staff rooms.

We encourage all staff to watch the short Hidden Disabilities training video to learn more about the scheme.

For any questions about volunteering as part of Get Started, please contact Naomi Brook or Paul Ralphs.