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What resources are available?

Through the library, you can access a vast collection of books, ebooks, databases, dissertations, past exam papers, and more. 

This page will provide a quick overview of how you can access some of them. 

Make sure to check your module reading list first to find your lecturer's recommendations and core materials.

Articles and more

You can find these resources either by using the search bar on the homepage or by going directly to our Resources menu. Both pathways will take you  to  EBSCO Discovery Service (EDS), where you can search for all the articlesjournals, newspapers, magazines, and other materials that the library has access to. 

If you are starting your research and want to find materials related to your topic, remember to use relevant keywords. The more specific these are, the more chances you will be able to find relevant articles for your research. 

Find out more by watching the EDS video tutorial or read our guide on how to search databases.

Books and eBooks

When trying to search for these resources, you can use the search bar on the homepage or go directly to our catalogue.

Avoid searching for long titles and adding punctuation. Instead, try using part of the title and the surname of one of the authors.

 When looking for...

Cottrell, Stella., 2023. Critical thinking skills : effective analysis, argument and reflection. 4th.Bloomsbury Academic.

 

 Search for...

critical thinking cottrell

 

Below is an example of the type of record you will find in the catalogue. If you are interested in the physical book, take note of the loan status, call number, and shelf location so that you can find it in the library. 

When an eBook version is available, it will be shown under the books details. Click the eBook link and use your Moodle password to access it. 

Example of search result. Take note of loan status, call number, shelf location and online access.

 

Database list

You can access the full databases list here.

To find the most useful database for you, filter the list of databases by:

  • subject
  • database type (business cases, company information, country reports, dissertations, eBooks, industry reports, journal articles, market reports and newspapers)

If you want find a specific database e.g. Westlaw or IEEE Xplorer, use the search bar below. 

Exam papers

Since 2008 all exam papers are available via Moodle.

Click here to find All Past Exam Papers.

Past dissertations

Theses can be found on DBS eSource, our open-access institutional repository. It contains the full-text dissertations, articles, book chapters, and conference papers from DBS staff and students.

It would be considered best practice not to cite directly from a thesis but  rather you can comb through the references list at the end of the thesis to see if any of the sources used are suitable sources for your research. The reason you are advised not to cite theses directly is that theses are not peer- reviewed. Generally, the sources you use in your dissertation should be peer reviewed.