What to expect from your Induction

This session takes around 45 minutes to an hour and will be run by staff from Student Services, the Students' Union and the Senior Management team. It is an opportunity to hear about all of the ways in which we can support you through your journey at QMU. There will also be time to ask questions. 

This is an online induction which you can access via the following link. We will also schedule this as part of your induction session as a reminder that you complete it. 

https://u.qmu.ac.uk/tour/start/

Accessing Library and IT resources
Once you have matriculated online, using your QMU Student number, access to the QMU network, including email, e-portfolios, word processing etc. will be enabled. Full details of the process will be set out on QMU Student Portal.

You must have a current Student ID Smartcard to borrow Library resources. You can request a Smartcard once via the Student Portal once you have completed online matriculation.

Induction Videos

A Liaison Librarian from each subject area has produced a video introducing you to the LRC, which you can view below and find out more about your Liaison Librarian by clicking on their name.

Lauren Smith for Media, Communication and Performing Arts Introduction Video

Ileana Thomson for BEaM & Social Sciences Introduction Video

Jessica Wilkinson for Nursing & Paramedic Sciences, Global Health and Dietetics Introduction Video

Tamsyn Sloan for Physiotherapy, Podiatry, Speech & Hearing Sciences, Occupational Therapy & Arts Therapy Introduction Video

Need help? Contact LRCHelp@qmu.ac.uk

Help when you arrive
To help you with navigating and using the services provided under the banner of the LRC you will be given help and instruction in using our services. When you come to QMU you will be given the opportunity to find out about the LRC in a variety of different ways.

• You will have the opportunity to take part in a Library tour. You will be able to book this at the Helpdesk or online (information will be emailed to you and is available at: https://qmu.libcal.com/)

More help and advice

The Helpdesk is the first place you should go to ask for assistance with IT and using any of the library resources. The Helpdesk Team will be happy to help and will pass on any in-depth enquiry to the appropriate member of staff. Online advice and contact information for your Liaison Librarian can be found at: libguides.qmu.ac.uk/

Services for students with disabilities
If you are a disabled student, you are entitled to make use of the Assistive Technology Room in the LRC. Student Services will refer you to the LRC for a short induction.

LRC Contacts and Helpdesk
Email LRChelp@qmu.ac.uk or call 0131 474 0000 and ask for the Learning Resource Centre when prompted by the voice activated system.

Library Services induction web site–libguides.qmu.ac.uk/induction

This session will be an opportunity to meet your Course Leader and fellow students on your course as well as find out about the course content. It is vital that you attend this session which will take around 1 to 2 hours. For some courses the session may be longer.

All Health Sciences & Education Studies (Primary) students who will be heading out on placement as part of your course, will also need to attend a Pre-Placement Talk as part of their induction. More information can be found here 

As a student at Queen Margaret University you are automatically a member of the Students’ Union whether you are part-time, full-time, distance learning, undergraduate or postgraduate. 

The Students’ Union is a student led organisation, rated best in Scotland and seventh out of 130 universities in the UK, specialising in enhancing the student experience. We offer advice and support services, representation, extra-curricular activities through sports and societies, volunteering opportunities, events and a student focused café and bar. 

More information on the events they have planned for September 2024 will appear on their website soon.