Obtaining references

In the Library

Outside the Library

  • Other Library catalogues
  • Sconul Access Academic staff and research postgrads may join Sconul Research Extra and benefit from reference and borrowing facilities
  • The Inter Library Loans Service will obtain books and photocopies from elsewhere on your behalf.
    Many academic libraries in the UK will allow at least reference access for researchers you can check their catalogues from where you should find links to their Web pages with information about their services.
  • National and International Collections can also provide valuable resources.
  • Professional Collections provide in depth resources in a subject area.
    The Aslib directory of information sources in the United Kingdom is a valuable guide to specialist collections in every area. (Latest edition available at Robinson Quick Ref LIB 027 ASL
  • If you wish to purchase books rather than borrow, try this guide to online bookshops.