Library and Learning Services
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Search books, journals and databases
The Library provides access to a wide range of resources most of which can be discovered through , as well as a number of specialised discovery tools. Learn more about how we're building Inclusive Collections.
To check what books you have on loan from the Library login to your .
Search and discover our journals by title |
| Database A to Z Discover further databases, newspapers, primary sources and online resources which are not available using |
Find module and course reading and resources lists |
Find essential library resources and databases for your subject |
Search and discover the University's open access repository of research publications, data and PhD theses |
Search and discover the Library's digital collections including My Leicestershire History; Manufacturing Pasts and Historical Directories |
Access to recordings of TV and radio programmes, documentaries, news broadcasts and more from Learning on Screen. Recordings dating from 1997 to current day, with some BBC Archive material dating back to the 1950s. Content outside of global playlists may only be viewable in the UK. |
Search the University's Archives including the Sue Townsend and Joe Orton archives |
Browse our online exhibitions showcasing stories from our collections |
Having a problem accessing our books and journals?
When you have discovered a book, chapter, journal or journal article the publisher or provider need to know that you are eligible to access it. If using , or from campus the link provided contains the appropriate authentication and will allow you to read straight away or ask you to login using your IT account credentials.
If you have discovered a book, chapter, journal or journal article through a search engine you will be asked to authenticate through a login process, or you may see an access denied message. In order to make this easier you can use the LibKey browser extension to access our books and journals, or locate open access material.