Finding and Managing Information for Researchers

The Library provides access to a huge range of scholarly resources for use in your research.

Find

• Use OneSearch to search across the Library’s print and digital resources
• Use databases for in-depth literature searching
• Access other libraries in the UK and Ireland through the SCONUL Access scheme
• Request material from other libraries using Interlending and Document Supply

Doing a literature review, or a systematic review

A thorough review of the literature needs a precise, sensitive and often complex search strategy.

• Read this guide about searching the literature
• Speak to a member of our Academic Services Team for expert guidance at any stage

Manage

• Record your searches and manage your references from the beginning
• Save searches using My e-Shelf in OneSearch or similar features in other databases
• Use Endnote software or other tools to manage reading and referencing

Keep up to date

• Use your research network, which includes colleagues, conferences and social networks

Research data

• Develop a research data management plan
• Access and cite existing research data
• Research Data Management