introduction to the library lynn wright academic support librarian for sociology

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)

Contact

Lynn WrightAcademic Support Librarian for Sociology

Lynn.Wright@warwick.ac.uk