Library Handbook 2014/15

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Resources

We have over 700 PCs for you to use, 6,000+ ebooks and 300,000+ books. With 80 databases to search, access to theses via the University repository and dedicated skills support teams. Reading

DISCOVER

Each of your units will have a reading list which you’ll find a link to on your BREO unit, but you can also check the Readinglists site: readinglists.beds.ac.uk

FAQs

Reading for your degree will help you develop knowledge and understanding about the topics you are studying and that you’ll have to discuss in assignments such as essays, reports and presentations.

To go beyond your reading list and find even more relevant information about your subject you can search the Digital Library. To find out more about the best resources for your subject use the relevant subject guides, written by your Academic Liaison Librarians. lrweb.beds.ac.uk/subjectguides

Library catalogue

The library catalogue is your gateway to all our print resources and the Digital Library (electronic resources). library.beds.ac.uk/search/D lrweb.beds.ac.uk/help/digital

Just a minute... Library videos

Our award winning “Just a minute” videos provide you with quick guides to Learning Resources. lrweb.beds.ac.uk/videos

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DISCOVER is a single search tool that enables you to search most of our electronic resources and catalogue simultaneously. It provides you with current availability information on library catalogue items. lrweb.beds.ac.uk/discover

If you have a question, try the FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) section of our website: lrweb.beds.ac.uk/faq It’s a good place to start and could save you time and stress.


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