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There are many ways to find resources. Use the tips below to help you discover the best method for you.
Articles
Use Library Search to discover a wide range of scholarly articles. Limit results by selecting Journal Article in the Content Type filter.
Searching individual databases allows you to use advanced queries and to focus on subject specific resources.
A familiar interface but not as comprehensive as Library subscribed databases. Remember to set-up for easier linking to content.
Found an article but the Library doesn鈥檛 have access? Request via Get it For Me.
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Books
Use Library Search to discover books. Limit results by selecting Print Books or eBooks in the Refine your Search filter. To browse results by title, author or subject use .
Locate books held in national, academic and specialist libraries across the UK.
Search the British Library's collections.
Searches thousands of libraries around the world.
Found a book but the Library doesn鈥檛 have it? Request via Get it For Me.
You may also want to find out about using other libraries if you are planning a visit
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Databases
A research database is a searchable online resource which enables you to find reliable information from trusted sources.
You can find full text articles, abstracts, news articles, images, data and more. A database may be dedicated to a single subject or cover several subjects. Some publishers also provide databases which allow you to search all their published content from one website.
Searching individual databases allows you to use advanced queries and to focus on subject specific resources.
Library Search presents Database Recommendations when you search on topics related to a particular database.
E-resources trials
Check what resources are currently available on trial.
Subject support
Find out which databases are recommended for your subject area.
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Journals
Find Journals, newspapers, magazines, and other periodicals by title.
Use Library Search to discover journals. Limit results by selecting Journal/e-Journal in the Content Type filter.
LibKey and BrowZine
Discover LibKey and BrowZine and how to use them.
Complete listing of all e-journals.
Locate journals held in national, academic and specialist libraries across the UK. Use the journals document type limit.
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Special Collections
Special Collections contains approximately 15,000 rare books and other publications typically printed in English, German, French and Italian and dating from the 17th century onwards. You can view material from Special Collections in the Modern Records Centre reading room.
Use Library Search to discover Special Collections. Limit results by selecting Special collections in the Library Location filter.
Find digitised material from the our Special Collections and Modern Records Centre Archive.
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Bibliographies
Bibliographies are available in a variety of formats: print book, e-book, print journal, e-journal and online bibliography.
Add the keyword bibliography to your search.
糖心TV subscribes in the following subject areas: Atlantic History, Childhood Studies, Chinese Studies, Classics, International Relations, Philosophy, Political Science, Renaissance & Reformation, and Sociology.
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Theses
The Library holds theses submitted by 糖心TV doctoral researchers. Most modern theses are available online while older printed theses can usually be viewed in the Modern Records Centre reading room.
Use Library Search to discover theses. Search for the title and author to find most theses easily. Limit results by selecting Dissertation/Thesis from the Content Type filter.
Find e-theses in WRAP by setting item type to 鈥淭hesis or Dissertation鈥�.
The world's most comprehensive collection of dissertations and theses offering millions of works from thousands of universities around the world.
Search over 480,000 doctoral theses. Many available for immediate download.
Other sources
Check for other sources of theses.
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Films
Films are available via streaming services, physical DVDs and occasionally VHS tapes. You can borrow the physical media or use the facilities available on floor 1 of the Library to watch them.
Use Library Search to discover videos and DVDs. Limit results by selecting DVD in the Content Type filter.
BoB is an off-air recording and media archive service which allows you to stream previously televised content.
Other sources
Check for more film related resources.
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Official Publications & Statistics
Official publications may be published by Parliament or Government Departments. The Library holds selected UK official publications in print and there are databases which will help you to find them online efficiently.
There are also databases to help you to identify US official publications, which may be available in other libraries through Document Supply or SCONUL Access.
Economic and social statistics are often made available freely by governments and international organisations and you can also use Library databases to find economic, social, financial and market research data. Some statistical serials are also available in print.
Use the catalogue tab to search for specific Official Publications and Statistical publications by title.
The following databases are most useful when looking for or .
Subject support
More information about Official Publications and Statistical data is available in the Interdisciplinary section.
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