LibrarySearch - quick-start guide

LibrarySearch is a library catalogue and digital discovery tool that helps you find the resources you need for your study and research. You can:

• Search the University's print, audio-visual and digital collections in a single search.
• Find out which items are available at each campus library.
• Go straight to digital full-text content of ebooks and journal articles where available.
• Access your library account and bookmark or 'save' favourite items to come back to.
• Submit Document Delivery requests of items not held by the university libraries.
• Find research articles and theses in the university's Research repository.

To find a book:

• Step 1 - Type the author’s surname and one or two keywords from the title into the search box. For example, if you were looking for Greta Thunberg's book No one is too small to make a difference,  type: Thunberg difference
  
  
• Step 2 - Check that the Library resources tab is highlighted. You can use the limits in the left-hand pane to specify a format, such as ebook or print book, or by library - Augustine House, the Drill Hall or Salomons.  Tick the box next to your selection and click on include.
  
  
• Step 3 - Click on the hyperlinked title of the book that you wish to view and make a note of the loan type, classmark and collection/status.
  
  

To find an article on a topic:

• Step 1 - Type your keywords into the search box. For example, sustainable living
  
  
• Step 2 - Click the Digital Resources tab (the default is Library resources, which will show you books). You can limit in the left-hand pane to select peer-reviewed articles, or choose a source type, such as academic journals or magazines. 
  
  
• Step 3 - Choose a published date range to limit your articles. For example 2019-2024, and include.
  
  
• Step 4 - Click on Full Details for information about the articles including abstract and author affiliation or choose View Content to access the articles directly. Click on Refworks if you wish to manage your references in a reference management system.

Where to go for further help 

Your Learning & Research Librarian will be able to help you make the best use of online resources. You can contact your librarian through the Learning Skills Hub.