Library Assist: Answers

Your tutor has put together a collection of resources to support your study of the module. You can find these in the Canvas page for the module course code under the 'Reading List' link.

If you are unsure how to find your list, please see our FAQ 'Where can I find my reading list?'

It is up to your tutor to decide what they want you to read so each list can contain different types of Library materials.

Popular formats include: print books, eBooks, journal articles, Journal Titles and Library databases (for you to search for articles in) and useful websites. There may even be online access to book chapters and articles that are only available for your class to read via the list.

• If the resource is available online you will see a 'View online' link.
• Print material will be indicated by wording about 'Availability' and a physical Library location.

For example, the image shows three different situations:

1. Chemistry3 by Burrows is only available online - there is just a 'View online' link for the eBook.
2. Foundations of organic chemistry by Hornby is only available in a print format - indicated by the text 'Available at Harrison Library...' but no 'View online' link. In this example there is also an explanatory note to say it is not available online because it is a classic title. 
3.  Organic chemistry by Clayden is available in both formats - there is a 'View online' link for the eBook as well as text showing it is 'Available at Harrison Library...'.

How do I view online resources?

• To view online resources you can either click:

1. the 'View online' link, or 
2. on the 'Full details' link that appears if you hover over the item in the list, or
3. on the 'More links >'  option - this indicates there is more than one link for the same item so you can choose which one to click

• You should then be able to see the item on your screen

• If you are prompted to login to the 'Sign in' page to access a library resource, use your University email address and your usual IT password. For further advice please see our FAQ 'How do I login to Library resources?'

How do I find print items?

The wording about 'Availability' on the item in your list gives you all the information you need. For example, the text: "Available at Harrison Library Main Collection : 547 CLA" for the book Organic chemistry by Clayden tells you it is:

• Available = currently on the shelf
• at Harrison Library = the Library at City Campus
• Main Collection = the main bookshelves, rather than a specific collection such as 'Study Skills'
• 547 CLA = the exact Dewey Decimal number assigned to the book so you can find it on the shelf. To read more about this please see the FAQ 'How does the Library organise its books?'

If you need help to locate a book on the shelf when you are in the Library, please ask a member of staff and we will be happy to show you.

What if the print book is already on loan or I can't get to the Library where it is on the shelf?

You can use the Request function and the book will be transported to the Campus Library of your choice - Harrison, Walsall or Hutchison at Telford - when it is available. Click directly on the entry within the list to open up the full information about the item to see the Request option. Please see our FAQ about the Request process for more information.

What do I do if I can't access an item in my list or there are no links/print item information?

You can report the issue to the Library via your list and we will be alerted to investigate it. Please see this FAQ for full details: How do I report a problem with access to an item in my reading list?