Library Skills @ Lancaster: Advanced. Exploring Grey Literature (Online via Teams)

Wednesday 18 February 2026, 12:00pm to 1:00pm

Venue

Open to

Postgraduates, Staff, Undergraduates

Registration

Free to attend - registration required

Registration Info

Registration required. Please use the event details link provided.

Event Details

This session will guide you how to discover and use grey literature—information that is not typically found in academic journals or books...

This session will guide you how to discover and use grey literature—information that is not typically found in academic journals or books. You will learn how to find crucial data from sources like government reports, conference proceedings, and working papers to give your research a competitive edge.

By the end of this session, you will be able to:

  • Identify the types of material that might be considered grey literature.

  • Locate the sources of grey literature, including specialist databases and search engines.

  • Consider how grey literature may enhance your research.

  • Critically appraise and evaluate grey literature for credibility.

Speaker

Bob Frost

Contact Details

Website

https://lancaster-uk.libcal.com/event/4490166