1. Searching for books and electronic books
By the Academic Skills Team
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2. In this session we will cover
How to search and access books & eBooks
Placing a hold on print books in the library
Postal Loans (for Distance Learning Students or students who can’t easily get into the library)
Book renewal (automatic renewal)
Accessing an Electronic book
Reading an electronic book and using the eBook tools

3. Accessing Books & ebooks
You can search for Books & eBooks via your Subject Resource page, just select the ‘Finding books’ tab

4. Accessing Books & ebooks
This will identify hard copy books we have in the library and also eBooks via Summon our all in one search engine
Summon is a great tool to use when you are starting a new topic or subject area!

5. Searching for a book in the library
You can see if we have the book as a physical copy in the library or as an electronic book. Select the book link
This will take you through to the book record on the Library Catalogue and tell you where the book is located

6. Placing a hold on your books
You can place a hold on your books via the Library Catalogue
To place a hold on the book on Summon you can select the book if you are on Summon
Select place hold, log into your account and follow the instructions

7. 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

8. Renewing your books Your books will automatically renew after 2 weeks
However, if the book is popular and other students have placed holds on the book you will be requested to return it. Usually you will receive an to your student inbox
Please return the book promptly otherwise you will have to pay a recall charge

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

10. Reading an ebook
To read an electronic book you have the option of downloading it as a file or by selecting read online
Find a guide on using eBook tools via