introduction to the library lynn wright academic support librarian for sociology
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Introduction to the LibraryLynn Wright
Academic Support Librarian for Sociology
Opening hours
Mon – Fri: 07:30 – 0:00Sat – Sun: 08:30 – 0:00
Extended opening hours in Term 3
Informal and formal study spaces in the library
Study spaces
Study spaces
Research Exchange
Learning Grid (University House) open 24/7
Learning Grid Rootes 08:00 – 22:00 Mon to Sun
Postgraduate Hub (Senate House) 09:00 – 20:00 Mon to Fri
Book entitlement
20 books(25 books in Term 3)
Loan period:Standard Loan: 8 weeks3 Day Loan: 3 days
Plus
2 Short Loan books11:00 following morning or 11:00 Monday if borrowed Friday
Library resources
Encore
• Search for books, journals, and other materials in the Library• Quick searching for articles• Manage your Library account, renew items and place holds
Databases
Search for articles, conference papers, reviews…
Databases
Databases
Search for newspapers, theses, official publications…
The Guardian EThOS (Electronic These Online Delivery Service)
The Observer BOPCRIS (British Official Publications)
The Times UK Data Service (economic and social data)
Daily Mail
Course extracts
Digitised articles and book chapters that you can download
You only have access to the extracts for modules you’re enrolled on
Article Reach and Document Supply
Article Reach - enables staff and students to obtain journal articles that are not held by the library
Document Supply - help you get access to books and journals not held by the library
Using other libraries
Warwick is a member of a number of schemes which allow you to access other university libraries
SCONUL Access - allows you to borrow from other libraries
Sign up through the SCONUL Access web site (link on the library web site)
