Resources
General Resources
Follow the Library Catalogue link on the left hand side of the screen to see what books and other publications are available.
Useful Websites
Have a look at our list of recommended websites in this subject area.
Library Guides
Library guides are available focusing on a range of subject areas. These give you an introduction to using the library and accessing resources.
Databases
Students and staff have access to the wide variety of databases listed below. Most databases can be accessed from all campuses. Where this varies the details are given in the Access column. " Athens login" indicates that an Athens personal account is required for access. Further details of the Athens system is available here . Other username/password details can be obtained by contacting the Library enquiry desk by email library@uws.ac.uk or telephone (0141-848-3759).
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Titles which are on CD-ROM are available from Enquiry desk staff. The CD-ROMs in this list are not available for use off-campus.
Database Access
| British Newspapers 1600-1900 | On and off campus. Athens login off campus |
| Census Resources | |
| Expanded Academic File Expanded Academic File: off-campus link |
On and off campus. No password required for on-campus access Athens login for off-campus access |
| Facts About Britain1945-95 | Paisley Campus CD-ROM |
| Family Spending 1989-95 | Paisley Campus CD-ROM |
| Hansard 1988/89- | On and off campus No password required |
| Index to Theses | On campus only. No password required |
| Newsbank Newspapers UK
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On and off campus. No password required for on-campus access. Athens login for off-campus access |
| Nineteenth Century House of Commons Parliamentary Papers |
On and off campus. No password required for on-campus access. Athens login for off-campus access |
| Regional Trends 1965-1995 | Paisley Campus CD-ROM |
| Social Trends 1970-95 | Paisley Campus CD-ROM |
| Who's Who 1897-1996 | Paisley Campus CD-ROM |
| Zetoc (Table of contents of over 20,000 research journals) |
On and off campus. Athens login |