Databases (by subject)
Search for journal articles, and other items, on your topic.
- A-Z (all subjects)
- Business, Economics & Management
- Census Resources
- Childhood Studies
- Creative & Cultural Industries (previously Media, Language & Music)
- Education
- General Sources of Information
- Newspapers
- Nursing, Midwifery, and Health Care
- Science and Technology
- Social and Behavioural Sciences
- Statistics
- UWS Government Publications Blog
Electronic Books
Electronic books are electronic versions of printed books which can be accessed over the internet.
Most eBooks can be accessed from the advanced search option of the Library Catalogue by limiting the collection to Electronic books.
Note: when using an e-book, you are advised to take your time when moving between pages. If you flick through too quickly, the system may think you are illegally printing and block your access.
GENERAL collections
- Dawson's
- MyiLibrary On Campus
- MyiLibrary Off Campus There are 26 e-books in this free JISC collection covering business, management studies, engineering and media studies.
- NetLibrary
- Bookboon. Free online textbook collection
- Google books. Free online ebooks
Individual eBook titles
- Crowe, M. et al 1996 Constructing Systems and Information: a Process View, McGraw-Hill, London.
- Crowe, M. et al (ed) 2004, Proceedings of the 1st International Conference on Information Technology and Quality, Athens, 5-6 June, 2004.
electronic journals
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Search for particular journals.
- Find eJournal lists (A-Z and subject)
- Quick Reference Checker
- eJournal Services Copyright Information
- eJournal Guide
- SFX FAQ
special collections and archives
Additional resources
- Recommended Internet Sites
- Theses from the British Library: EThOS. Further information on EThOS
- Student Services Resources
forensic science/law eBOOKS
A collection of 206 subject-specific electronic books from CRC Press. Indexed and viewable on-line. Athens required off campus.
NURSING and Midwifery eBOOKS
To access these resources make sure you click on the Athens user links.
- at NetLibrary A collection of over 300 electronic books in nursing and related subject areas.
- at Dawson's A smaller but growing collection.
- Books@Ovid MIDIRS Informed Choice for Midwives resources.
EDUCATION EBOOKS
- Taylor & Francis education eBooks On Campus
- Taylor & Francis education eBooks Off Campus 50 textbooks and research monographs mainly in the field of education. Athens required off campus.