Resources and guidance
Subject guides, videos and other resources to support your studies, research and teaching
Subject guides
Subject guides are resources developed by Academic Support Librarians that focus on a specific subject. In any of our subject guides you may find:
- Databases relevant to the subject area
- Links to websites, journals and magazines
- Recommended books and ebooks
- Career resources and professional development materials
- Library contacts for a specific subject, etc.
- Subject Guides are often the best place to start when beginning a new research project
We’ve put together lots of helpful resources and guidance aimed at your subject area in one place:
Full list of University of Edinburgh subject guides
You may also find our guides on starting your dissertation and on doing a literature review helpful:
Digital skills and training documentation
We have produced a range of documents to support you with activities like using reference managers, finding theses and conducting literature reviews:
Catalogue of course workbooks, manuals and reference materials
Email support
For individual advice, contact the Academic Support Librarian for your subject who will aim to provide advice by email: