Can't find what you need? Explore alternative library access options
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. This webpage outlines the various methods.
Suggest the Library purchase something
The Library focuses on providing access to the essential and recommended titles on reading lists, plus a wide range of resources to support your academic needs and interests.
Academic staff
Academic staff can propose a new library resource - e.g. a new database (subscription or outright purchase) or a journal subscription - that would support teaching and/or research. If you are requesting more than one resource, please complete a separate form for each. Staff can also order books for modules using the libguides. If the book is for research, knowledge exchange, a module or programme in development, or in support of several programmes / disciplines, please use the order a book form.
Global engagement staff
Global Engagement staff can order through the book order form for Global engagement (GE)
Students
Students can suggest a book purchase that supports your study or research, add to the reading for leisure collections, or help decolonise and diversify the collections. Please note, requests will be limited to 10 books per student per academic year.
Ask the library to obtain it from another library (a.k.a. Inter library loan service)
The Library can request books and journal articles for you from the British Library and other academic libraries. Articles are usually delivered online and within a couple of working days.
Find an alternative book or journal article
Do you need this exact item? If you are researching a topic, you might find the information you need in another book or journal article.
So instead of searching for an exact title, try a library search for the topic. It's likely you will find many books and articles that will be relevant and useful.
Some other solutions
If you can’t find what you need here are some other suggestions on what you can do.
Find an open-access version
Journal articles are frequently published in an open-access form, meaning they can be read without a subscription or purchase.
Request a copy of an article from the author
It is common academic practice to request copies of journal articles direct from the author. Look for the corresponding author's e-mail address in the abstract of the article. They may send you a copy of the published version or a pre-print version, depending upon publisher restrictions.
Search and visit other libraries
You can search for your item at other university and public libraries online and arrange to visit them.