Study Skills: Ask us for help

James Golab and Phil Prestwood offer academic and library skills to all Bradford College students.  Their key areas of support are:   

• Support with essays (paragraphing and how to structure essays)   

• Referencing and avoiding plagiarism  

• Time Management  

• Note taking and summarising information  

• Exam and Revision skills  

• Helping with different types of assignments  

• IT support (Microsoft packages)  

• PowerPoint and delivering presentations  

The coaches will also be running drop-in sessions in the David Hockney Building, Trinity Green, Lister Building and at the ATC (weekly timetable below). Please contact the coaches if there is a particular area of support you need

Academic Librarians are here to support you with anything to do with your research, including:

• using print and online resources,
• research using databases
• finding academic sources and evaluating information
• referencing and avoiding plagiarism. 

Every subject taught in college is supported by one of our four librarians so you can be sure that you receive the tailored support that you need. To find out which Librarian supports your course, view the contact details below. 

You can also talk to us at a time that suits you.  We can be found in the Quiet Study Room in Hockney Library during Library opening hours, and we also run drop-in sessions in Lister, ATC, Trinity Green and the Skills Hub.  You are also welcome to contact us for one-to-one or group support.  We can support you in person, or via Teams, email or phone. 

Please note: sessions may be subject to change and we recommend you contacting librarycoach@bradfordcollege.ac.uk to ensure they will be present. 

Please note: sessions may be subject to change and we recommend you contacting askalibrarian@bradfordcollege.ac.uk to ensure they will be present.