Inter-Library Loans and external sources of academic information
If we do not have the item you are looking for in our libraries, we will try to get it for you from another institution through the Inter-Library Loans (ILL) service. In order to make a request, complete the online request form.
You can also visit other institutions for additional print book titles. Or you can access open access online resources from other institutions. Open Access means, anyone from anywhere in the world can read something without paying, even if they are not a university member.
Print Resources
SCONUL ACCESS
If you wish to visit another UK Higher Education library, please apply to join the national SCONUL Access scheme. To find out more and to join the scheme, visit the SCONUL Access page.
Please ensure that you complete the form accurately, entering your Library barcode number and your University email address. It is always advisable to contact host libraries before your visit to make sure that you are aware of their opening hours and their services.
THE BRITISH LIBRARY
The British Lbrary in London is the national reference library of the United Kingdom and provides a vast range of resources and services to support your research. In addition to books and journals, it houses collections such as manuscripts, maps, newspapers, magazines, prints and drawings, music scores, patents, reports, conference papers, and a sound archive. You can become a member to consult resources in its reading rooms.
Open Access Online Resources
EThOS
EThOS is the UK’s national thesis service provided by the British Library. There are approximately 450,000 records and around 160,000 of these provide access to the full-text thesis.
DOAJ - Directory of Open Access Journals
DOAJ is a list of open access journals providing good quality, peer-reviewed open access articles.
DOAB - Directory of Open Access Books
DOAB provides access to scholarly, peer-reviewed open access books and helps users to find trusted open access book publishers.
OpenDOAR - Directory of Open Access Repositories
OpenDOAR is an authoritative directory of academic open access repositories (archives of universities' own publications) around the world.
Local libraries
We do not stock books on subjects not studied on Campus in our Library but there are many public libraries in London which you can register with easily to borrow books on any subject area. Once you register for free, you can access their online resources as well.