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Library Services

The University Library [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 07.09.2010 ]

Disabled Students [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 31.08.2010 ]

Distance Learners & Part-Time Students [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 20.07.2010 ]

External Readers [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 20.07.2011 ]

Interlibrary Loans [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 09.09.2009 ]

The Map Library [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 14.02.2008 ]

Visitors [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 02.10.2007 ]

Finding Information

Getting Started in the University Library [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 29.09.2011 ]

Library Floor Plan [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 29.09.2011 ]

Which Floor Do You Need? [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 06.10.2011 ]

Using the Library Catalogue to Find Books [ Flash (.swf) - 16.09.2011 ]

Using the Library Catalogue [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 15.09.2011 ]

Using Electronic Books [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 15.09.2011 ]

Getting Started with Ebrary Electronic Books [ Flash (.swf) - 16.09.2011 ]

Using Ebrary Electronic Books [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 17.08.2011 ]

Using MyiLibrary Electronic Books [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 02.09.2010 ]

Finding Journal Articles [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 08.09.2010 ]

Finding Journal Articles - Text only [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 27.09.2010 ]

Finding Journal Articles - Powerpoint/PDF [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 30.09.2010 ]

Academic Journal or Popular Magazine? [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 09.12.2009 ]

Using Google Scholar [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 29.09.2011 ]

Refining your Google Search Results [ Flash (.swf) - 16.09.2011 ]

Advanced Search on Google [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 17.08.2011 ]

The Information Landscape [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 26.08.2011 ]

The Information Landscape - Interactive slideshow [ Powerpoint Show PPS (.pps) - 29.11.2011 ]

Evaluating Internet Sources [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 11.03.2010 ]

Accessing Electronic Resources [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 08.12.2009 ]

Accessing Wiley Journals [ Flash (.swf) - 31.08.2011 ]

Using Library Databases to find Journal Articles [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 08.09.2010 ]

Finding Business Case Studies [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 02.09.2010 ]

Finding Business Case Studies using Emerald [ Flash (.swf) - 16.09.2011 ]

Finding Company Information [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 16.09.2011 ]

Finding Market Data [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 16.09.2011 ]

Guide to Image, Video and Sound Resources [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 29.11.2011 ]

Mediascape: Guide to Image, Video and Sound Resources [ Powerpoint Show PPS (.pps) - 29.11.2011 ]

Box of Broadcasts [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 09.12.2009 ]

Tangled in the Web: Blogs [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 16.06.2011 ]

Tangled in the Web: Sharing [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 16.06.2011 ]

Tangled in the Web: Social Bookmarking [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 16.06.2011 ]

Tangled in the Web: Web 2.0 [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 16.06.2011 ]

Twitter [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 16.06.2011 ]

Wikipedia [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 16.06.2011 ]

Referencing Information

Where can I get help with Referencing? [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 01.02.2012 ]

Bibliographic References Harvard APA Style 5th ed. (for students who joined the University before Summer 2011) [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 21.07.2011 ]

Bibliographic References Harvard APA Style 6th ed. (for students new to the University from September 2011 onwards) [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 21.07.2011 ]

Basic Reference and Citation (Harvard APA 5th ed) [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 14.10.2010 ]

Referencing and Citation (Harvard APA 5th ed) of E-Journals [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 14.10.2010 ]

Reference and Citation (Harvard APA 5th ed) of Web Pages [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 14.10.2010 ]

Reference and Citation (Harvard APA 5th ed) of 'Unusual Sources' [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 14.10.2010 ]

Reference and Citation Harvard APA Style 5th ed workbook [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 14.10.2010 ]

References Record Sheets 5th ed [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 14.10.2010 ]

Harvard APA Referencing Example 5th ed [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 20.12.2011 ]

Harvard APA Referencing Example 6th ed [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 20.12.2011 ]

OSCOLA Referencing [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 20.12.2011 ]

OSCOLA Referencing Example [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 03.01.2011 ]

OSCOLA Quick Reference Guide [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 03.08.2011 ]

Bibliographic References Vancouver Style [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 31.08.2010 ]

Reference and Citation (Vancouver) of Internet Sources [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 14.10.2010 ]

EndNote Web 3.1 [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 19.01.2011 ]

EndNote Web Video [ Windows Media (.avi, .wma, .wmv) - 29.09.2010 ]

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Importing References into EndNote Web [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 23.02.2010 ]

EndNote X4 [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 16.11.2010 ]

EndNote and Word 2007 - Using Them Together [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 23.02.2010 ]

Subject Guides

Accounting [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 27.07.2011 ]

Architecture and Interior Design [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 29.09.2010 ]

More Architecture and Interior Design Guides

RIBA Library Catalogue Guide [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 12.10.2010 ]

Art and Design [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 23.09.2010 ]

Biology [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 11.11.2011 ]

Biomedical Sciences [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 11.11.2011 ]

Civil Engineering [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 11.11.2011 ]

Computing [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 11.11.2011 ]

Creative Technologies [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 23.09.2010 ]

Criminology [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 27.07.2011 ]

See more Criminology Guides

What to do when things go wrong [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 31.01.2012 ]

Looking for information from the Library? [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 03.12.2009 ]

Checklist for Finding Information on Criminology Subjects [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 11.12.2009 ]

Want a change from books? [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 15.02.2006 ]

Criminology: Going beyond the book [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 17.08.2011 ]

Dentistry [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 11.11.2011 ]

Economics [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 27.07.2011 ]

Education [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 21.09.2011 ]

Film, Journalism and Media and Performing Arts [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 18.08.2011 ]

Electronic Engineering [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 09.12.2009 ]

English Literature [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 30.09.2010 ]

See more English Literature Guides

Time Saving Tips for the Library Catalogue: Your Practical Guide [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 23.09.2010 ]

Environmental Science [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 11.11.2011 ]

Finance and Banking [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 27.07.2011 ]

Geography [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 11.11.2011 ]

See more Geography Guides

Locating Articles to Support Your Work: Key Sources for Geography [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 12.01.2005 ]

Geology [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 11.11.2011 ]

History [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 29.09.2011 ]

Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 27.07.2011 ]

Human Resources [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 27.07.2011 ]

Journalism [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 30.09.2010 ]

Law [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 27.07.2011 ]

See more Law Guides

Introduction to Law Resources [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 23.03.2010 ]

Mastering Law for Law Masters Students [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 10.12.2009 ]

Abbreviations used in Legal Footnotes & Annotations [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 03.12.2009 ]

Law reports and journal titles abbreviations [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 23.12.2004 ]

Legal Vocabulary [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 03.12.2009 ]

Primary Legal Sources - Case Law [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 20.04.2010 ]

Primary Legal Sources - Parliamentary Papers [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 23.03.2010 ]

Primary Legal Sources - Statutes [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 19.09.2008 ]

Primary Legal Sources - Statutory Instruments [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 19.09.2008 ]

Primary Legal Sources - European Law [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 23.11.2010 ]

Primary Legal Sources - European Case Law [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 19.09.2008 ]

Secondary Legal Sources - Electronic Journals [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 20.04.2010 ]

Secondary Legal Sources - Electronic Commentaries [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 04.05.2010 ]

Marketing, Advertising and Sales [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 27.07.2011 ]

Mathematics [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 11.11.2011 ]

Mechanical Engineering [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 11.11.2011 ]

Nursing [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 11.11.2011 ]

Pharmacy [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 11.11.2011 ]

Politics and International Relations [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 21.09.2011 ]

Project and Risk Management [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 27.07.2011 ]

Psychology [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 11.11.2011 ]

Quality Management [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 27.07.2011 ]

Radiography [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 11.11.2011 ]

Social Work [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 11.11.2011 ]

Sociology [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 21.09.2011 ]

See more Sociology Guides

MPA students: What to do if things go wrong [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 09.09.2010 ]

Sport Science [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 11.11.2011 ]

Database Guides

EBSCO Databases: Business Source Premier [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 08.09.2010 ]

Using SocIndex [ Flash (.swf) - 31.08.2011 ]

Ebsco Databases: SocINDEX [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 19.10.2010 ]

Quick Guide to Searching JSTOR [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 22.02.2009 ]

Hidden Sources in Nexis UK [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 11.03.2010 ]

Searching the Financial Times in Nexis UK [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 24.11.2009 ]

Accessing British Standards Online from Off Campus [ Flash (.swf) - 16.09.2011 ]

Boolean Logic [ Windows Media (.avi, .wma, .wmv) - 29.09.2010 ]

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Miscellaneous and Specialist Guides

Useful websites and databases for research and study on the European Union [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 09.09.2009 ]

Guide to the European Documentation Centre and finding out about the European Union [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 20.02.2008 ]

Guide for Parade depositors [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 13.04.2011 ]

Linking Web pages to your publications in Parade [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 13.04.2011 ]

Information Skills: Academic Reading [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 29.09.2011 ]

Services for Staff

Library Essentials for Staff [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 11.10.2011 ]

Your Library Liaison Links [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 19.10.2010 ]

Personal Library Update Sessions [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 11.10.2011 ]

What can the Library do for my students? [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 11.10.2011 ]

Support for Distance Learners [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 11.10.2011 ]

Linking to Library Resources [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 11.10.2011 ]

Your Library. What's in it for you? [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 18.10.2011 ]

Facilities for Staff.

Harvard APA 5th/6th ed: Summary of Main Changes [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 03.11.2011 ]

Introducing Box of Broadcasts [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 09.12.2009 ]

Staff Workshops 2011 - 2012 [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 18.10.2011 ]

The Map Library [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 11.10.2011 ]

Library Digitisation of your Reading List [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 18.08.2011 ]

Creating an Electronic Reading List [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 11.10.2011 ]

Bookmarking Resources for your Electronic Reading List [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 03.08.2011 ]

Library Reviews of Reading Lists and Editing Existing Lists [ Acrobat (.pdf) - 03.08.2011 ]

Creating an Electronic Reading List [ Flash (.swf) - 04.08.2011 ]

Using the Bookmarklet Tool in Internet Explorer [ Flash (.swf) - 04.08.2011 ]

Using the Bookmarklet Tool in Firefox [ Flash (.swf) - 04.08.2011 ]

Adding a Book to an Electronic Reading List [ Flash (.swf) - 04.08.2011 ]

Adding an Article to an Electronic Reading List [ Flash (.swf) - 04.08.2011 ]

Adding Items from Outside the Library to an Electronic Reading List [ Flash (.swf) - 04.08.2011 ]

Claiming an Electronic Reading List and Basic Editing [ Flash (.swf) - 04.08.2011 ]

Conducting a Library Review [ Flash (.swf) - 04.08.2011 ]

Requesting a Review [ Flash (.swf) - 04.08.2011 ]