1. Searching for print and electronic books
By Paul Biggs Librarian for Psychology, Sport & Exercise, Biology & Biomedical Sciences and Education
Title Slide

2. In This Session We Will Cover
How to search for and access a book and electronic book from Summon
Placing a hold on your book
Renewing your book (automatic renewal)
Placing a hold on your books – a Postal Loan
Our electronic book collections
What we will cover in this session

3. Accessing Books & ebooks
You can search for books via the Subject Resource page using the search box. This will take you through to Summon
This will identify hard copy books we have in the library and also electronic books

4. How to find a book in the library
When you have found your book on the catalogue you will see a number and a specific collection.
The number will be on the side of the book followed by the first three letters of the author(s) surname e.g. 150/MAR
The CORE collection is located towards the front of the library on the ground & 1st floor. The MAIN collection is located towards the back of the library on the ground floor.

5. Placing a hold on your books
Place a hold on your books via the Library Catalogue
To place a hold on the book via Summon you can select the book link in Summon. This will take you through to the catalogue
Select place hold, log into your account and follow the instructions

6. Placing a hold on your books A Postal Loan
If you are a Distance Learning Student living in the UK we provide a postal loan service. When placing a hold on a book log into your account. Make sure when you place a hold you open up the options and in the box type “Off Campus User”. Select Place Hold
For more information visit the Off Campus User page

7. Renewing your books
Your books will automatically renew every two weeks if they are not requested by other students
You could have book out for up to 1 year before you have to bring it back!
However! If the book is popular and other students request it. You will get an reminder to your student inbox telling you to bring the book back. Make sure you bring it back otherwise you will be charged £1 a day (excluding weekends)

8. Search for an ebook
Navigate to and use the search box to search for a book
Select Full Text Online. This will show you a list of eBooks

9. Accessing an ebook To access an eBook select the Full Text Online link
You will need to log into the eResource using your username & password

10. Accessing an ebook
You then have the option of reading the eBook online or downloading it in PDF format
We have a guide highlighting useful eBook tools

11. eBook Central (Ebrary: a collection of eBook titles)
Ebook Collections
The Library has 4 eBook collections that are useful for your subject area:
eBook Central (Ebrary: a collection of eBook titles)
Dawsonera: 1000’s of books specifically chosen by your lecturers
EBSCO eBook collection: A collection of eBooks
PsycBOOKS: A comprehensive collection of academic psychology eBooks
Access these books via your Subject Resource Page
Our eBook collections