Using the library

Getting started using the library

Watch video: An introduction to the library for online students 

Library resources 

The University library is one of the most valuable resources for our online students. As an online learner or student, you can access a large number of library resources and services. Check out these short and informative videos that highlight the library resources and support available to you throughout your studies. You will have access to:

Making the most of IT (MMIT) and Library for online students Introduction

Essential Systems and Software MMIT for online students

Computing Services MMIT for online students

Mobile Computing Making the most of IT for Online students 

Making the Most of the Library (for online students)

Digital Skills Making the most of IT for Online students

Help and support Making the most of IT for Online Students

Accessing the library materials

The sheer size of our library's holdings can seem daunting at first, but help is at hand. Firstly, your academic tutor will guide your reading with recommended lists of material. We have also created guidance to show you how to use the library's search tools:

Watch our video about how to get the most out of the library's online resources

Once you have watched the video, the following link is a good place to start:

Using the library for online learning

If we don't have a book or journal that you need, you can request that we buy it. We have an e-preference collection policy, which means the online version of a new resource is purchased if possible. We also have many reciprocal agreements that will give you access to other libraries.

DiscoverEd

DiscoverEd is the Library's discovery service. Use it to search the Library's collections: this includes books, e-books, journal titles, journal articles, databases and more. Use your University Login to sign into your library account and manage loans, renewals, requests and fines.

Go to DiscoverEd

Help using Library resources

If you need help with any Library service, this following page will give you details on how to log your query or ask your question:

Library help

Academic Support Librarians

You will always be able to contact a member of our library staff. They are experts, they have deep knowledge of the library's resources, and they are here to help you.

Find your subject-specialist Academic Support Librarian