Your UL Learning Experience

Library and Information Services

The University Library provides a wide range of information resources, facilities and services to support teaching, learning and research. The principal collections and services are housed in the Glucksman Library - a well designed modern building offering a pleasant and comfortable study environment, with seating for 1,100 people. A further 350 seats are also provided in a number of separate reading rooms on campus.

The holdings of the library include 350,000 printed volumes and over 300,000 electronic books. The library subscribes to more than 50,000 full text journals available on the web, as well as to 2,000 printed journals. The Special Collections Department contains a growing collection of rare books and manuscripts relating particularly to the history, literature and culture of Limerick and the Mid West region. The library acts as a gateway to databases, electronic journals and other electronic information resources worldwide. These resources are available to registered faculty, staff and students, from the Information Commons area within the library, from other PCs throughout the campus and from home.

The library aims to provide a high quality, personal and friendly service in a student centred supportive environment. Details of all print and electronic resources, facilities, services and news are available on the library web at www.ul.ie/library

Facilities and services include:

• Information & reference desk service
• Self service borrowing
• Information skills programmes
• Bibliographic referencing programmes
• Inter library loans
• Group study rooms
• Current journals area
• Photocopying equipment
• Training rooms
• Support for distance learners and for students with disabilities

Information Technology Division

Every student at the University of Limerick is involved with computing: learning about computers, learning through computers or using computers as a general-purpose tool.

The Information Technology Division is the central support body for this activity. The university has extensive wireless access allowing students to connect their own PCs and MACs to the network. The Information Technology Division also provides Audio-Visual and printing services for students.

The Language Centre

The Language Centre is an integral part of the School of Languages, Literature, Culture and Communication (LLCC) at the University of Limerick. The Language Centre offers full and part time courses specifically for the English language needs of students who intend to study for an undergraduate (or postgraduate) degree at the University of Limerick as well as courses for students preparing to take an internationally-recognised English language examination such as Cambridge and IELTS.

The full time Preparation for University Programmes are suitable for students who have reached the academic entry requirements for their chosen degree but need to improve their English in order to meet the English language entry requirements. These preparatory English language courses are very suitable for students who have received a conditional offer for a degree course from the University of Limerick.

The English for Academic Purpose Courses are Pre-Sessional Courses in English for Academic Purposes. These courses are ideal for Erasmus students who will study in the University of Limerick. For more information you can contact language.centre@ul.ie or telephone +353 61 202777.

English Language Programmes The University of Limerick Language Centre offers a Summer Programme, a year-round programme and custom-designed programmes in general English and English for specific purposes.

Year-Round Programme for Adults This programme is particularly suitable for students who intend studying at an English-speaking university or who are preparing to take an internationally-recognised English language examination such as Cambridge, TOEFL, TOEIC, IELTS. Short stays are also possible. The University has over 10,500 students during the academic year and offers the language student valuable opportunities to mix with the campus community.

Learning Support Centres

Mathematics Learning Centre
The purpose of the Maths Learning Centre is to support students’ mathematics learning across all programmes in UL by providing a dedicated area with supervised access to help and resources in a relaxed environment, and by addressing the mathematics needs of special groups e.g. mature students, adult returners, transfer students.

Science Learning Centre
The Science Learning Centre is a vital resource that offers you support in all your science modules including Physics, Chemistry, Biology and Sports Science. All services offered by the centre are free of charge.

The Centre aims to provide support in your learning of science through various ways, such as the provision of a drop-in with access to personal tutors and additional resources; by offering tutorial support in specific science modules, and by addressing science support needs for specific groups e.g. mature students, transferee students, access students, international students, etc.

ICT Learning Centre
ICT stands for Information and Communication Technologies. This centre is an initiative to support all UL students who have ICT related modules as part of their learning requirements. It exists to ensure that you have access to focused, additional learning resources to maximise your potential in your chosen field of study. It is a free service for all UL students. The ICT Learning Centre provides individual consultation or additional group tutorials based on analysis of your requirements. The centre also helps by directing you to relevant text and online material.

Language Support Unit (LSU)
The purpose of the LSU is to support you and guide you towards being a better language learner. It is free of charge and is open to all UL students studying a language. The Language Support Unit provides One-to-one sessions with a Language Support Advisor, to receive personal and individualised language learning advice. We arrange Language exchange partners, to practice the language with a native speaker and to learn more about the culture. The LSU also offers workshops on specific areas of language learning, to improve your language learning strategies.

The Writing Centre
UL’s Writing Centre offers a free and friendly place for all students to come and address any aspect of their writing. The centre is dedicated to helping you become a better and more confident writer. The Writing Centre offers discipline-specific seminars and workshops on essay, report and FYP writing, tailored for a specific audience, e.g. first years, mature students etc. We also provide one-on-one tutoring.

An Ghaeilge San Ollscoil

Tá ról ag Aonad na Gaeilge, Ollscoil Luimnigh maidir le forbairt na teanga mar mheán caidrimh, mar ábhar léinn, mar mheán teagaisc agus mar mheán taighde ar an gcampas. Tá dualgas ar Choiste na Gaeilge maidir le forbairt phleananna gníomhaíochta agus forbairt mhodhanna imeachta a bhaineann an nGaeilge san Ollscoil. Tá geallúint déanta ag an Institiúid i Scéim Ollscoil Luimnigh 2009-2012 faoi Alt 11 d’Acht na dTeangacha Oifigiúla, go gcuirfear le líon na seirbhísí atá ar fáil go dátheangach de réir a chéile. Táthar ag súil leis go mbeidh éileamh ag pobal na mac léinn ar na seirbhísí seo.

Déantar iarracht an Ghaeilge a nascadh le chuile ghné de shaol an choláiste, saol an léinn, an saol cultúrtha, saol an spóirt agus an saol sóisialta. Eagraítear ceardlanna teanga, aoichainteanna, seisiúin ghearrscannánaíochta agus srl i Seomra na Gaeilge, Áras na dTeangacha. Tacaíonn Aonad na Gaeilge le sraith imeachtaí Chumann na Gaeilge chomh maith. Is féidir le mic léinn a bhfuil dúil acu san iriseoireacht Ghaeilge ailt a scríobh d’irisí na mac léinn. Eagraítear clár cuimsitheach d’imeachtaí i gcomhair Seachtain na Gaeilge gach bliain, clár a spreagann pobal an choláiste go léir pé Gaeilge atá acu a labhairt. Eagraítear ranganna Gaeilge ar leibhéil éagsúla ó bhonnleibhéal go hardleibhéal. Moltar do mhic léinn tabhairt faoi cháilíocht bhreise a bhaint amach tríd an gcúrsa páirtaimseartha Teastas/ Dioplóma sa Ghaeilge a dhéanamh chomh maith. Glactar leis an Dioplóma in áit onóracha Ardteiste sa Ghaeilge mar réamhriachtanas iontrála do chúrsaí Dioplóma san Oideachas (Bunmhúinteoireacht).

Téann mic léinn na hOllscoile chuig ócáidí móra na Gaeilge, An tOireachtas agus Scoil Gheimhridh Merriman san áireamh. Eagraítear cúrsa Gaeltachta gach samhradh chomh maith le turais rialta agus cúrsaí deireadh seachtaine sa Ghaeltacht. Is í aidhm an Aonaid -go dtiocfaidh chuile mhac léinn faoi anáil na teanga le linn a thréimhse ollscolaíochta.

Tuilleadh Eolais: www.ul.ie/aonadnagaeilge