What would you like to find?
Looking for something?
Use our comprehensive search tool to discover a wide range of academic resources all in one place. You can search for journal articles from thousands of online academic journals, both physical books in our library collections and eBooks available online, DVDs and multimedia materials, theses and dissertations from Hull and other institutions, plus course readings, archives, and special collections.
Can’t find it?
If you have searched the library and not found the book, journal article, or other item you need, you can still obtain your item in a number of ways.
Databases
The library search is often a great place to start your research or find a specific book. However, the search results will not include the contents of every database we subscribe to.
Please continue to search all the databases using the filter to find your favourite database and perform more detailed or systematic research.
About the Library search
Discover a world of resources with the library’s powerful search engine — your gateway to everything from books and eBooks to journal articles, films, music, newspapers, and archival materials. Instantly access content from over 80% of our journal titles, reference works like encyclopaedias, Hull University Archives, reading lists, and even our researchers’ publications in Repository@Hull, including PhD theses.
All online resources are available both on and off-campus. If prompted, simply sign in with your University of Hull credentials for seamless access.
How to use the search
Try entering some keywords in the search box, e.g
- words from the title
- or an author's name
- a particular topic
- a phrase "in quotes"
OR, you can enter a full citation. For example, a search for Sadeghalbanaei, L., et al (2023). The Role of High-density Lipoprotein in Oral and Dental Diseases. Current Medicinal Chemistry, 30(20), 2226-2246 will take you directly to the article.
Search beyond the library's collection
The library can't afford to buy everything!
If you want to see what else might be available, tick Add results beyond Hull Library's collection in the list of search results. Even if it's not in Hull Library's collection, you will see an option to obtain this item via the Inter Library Loan service.
Using the Library
Find out about how to use the Library including how to borrow items and utilise the wealth or resources available.