Studying: IT tools, services and software

• Core systems
• Document creation
• Library and study support
• Reference management tools
• PDF tools
• Equipment

Featured tools

Core systems

• Timetable
  Access your timetable.
• Check-in
  Students can register their attendance at timetabled sessions.
• Learn VLE (Blackboard)
  The University's main virtual learning environment (VLE) for most students and staff.
• Canvas VLE (York Online Masters degrees)
  A virtual learning environment (VLE) for York Online Masters degrees.
• SITS and e:Vision
  SITS is the main student records system, and e:Vision is its online version.
• Panopto (aka Replay)
  Lecture capture and video storage.
• DropOff and Desposit services
  Securely exchange files with staff, students and people external to the University.
• Online store
  Sell products, short courses or services online.

Document creation

• Google Workspace
  Suite of collaboration and productivity tools including Docs, Sheets, Forms and Slides. 
• Microsoft 365
  Suite of collaboration and productivity tools including Word, Excel and Teams.

Library and study support

• YorSearch
  Interact with the Library's physical and electronic catalogue.
• Leganto
  Access your reading list.
  
• Alma
  Manage various resources for library users (library staff only).
• Skills guides
  Find interactive tutorials and videos to develop your digital, information-searching and academic skills.
• Accessibility resources
  Browse assistive software and find accessible IT spaces and equipment.
• Xerte (e-learning)
  Design and create interactive, accessible e-learning web pages and materials.
• Mentimeter
  Poll your audience and see responses in real time. 
• Padlet
  Organise content, map ideas and share feedback with a virtual noticeboard.

Reference management tools

• EndNote
  Collect bibliographic information in one place for organising and citing.
• Paperpile
  Manage, cite and share research papers and references.
• Zotero
  Store and organise references, citations and bibliographic information.

PDF tools

• Adobe Acrobat Reader
  Read and annotate PDFs.
• OrbitNote PDF reader (TextHelp package)
  View and work with PDFs in an accessible and interactive way.
• Thorium Reader
  Read various digital book formats such as EPUB, PDF and DAISY.

Equipment

• Short-term laptop loans
  Borrow a laptop temporarily.
• Computer labs and spaces
  Find available computer labs and spaces across campus.
• Print, copy and scan
  Print, copy and scan at machines across campus and top up your balance online.