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How to find print books in the Library

You need to use Library Search to find the location and shelfmark of print books.

How to find a print book in Library Search

Type the name of the book or the authors family name into Library Search. When you find the book you need, make a note of the level it is shelved on (if in the Adsetts Library) and then follow the shelfmark and filling letter to the book on the shelf.

You can find out more about borrowing resources from Hallam Library using the guide below.

How to find eBooks in Library Search

Hallam Library includes eBooks and print books.

We understand that both formats are important especially when studying away from the University. 

Unfortunately, there is not always an eBook for each print book we have in the library. This can be due to multiple reasons: 

  • publishers do not always offer an eBook in a format suitable for library use
  • it is not available at the time we order the print version.

We want to make sure you know how to find eBooks and this short activity will take you through the process.

  • Go to the Library Online.
  • Search for your keywords in Library Search e.g. english teaching.
  • To the left of your search results click on Books / eBooks and Online.
  • Choose a book and follow the link(s) available under Find online. The links will either say View online at: or the name of an eBook provider.

Reading eBooks

How you can use an eBook depends on terms and conditions set by the publisher.  In most cases you will be able to choose between reading online and downloading the eBook for a limited period to your own device. When downloaded eBooks expire you can download them again.

Most eBooks can be read by more than one reader at a time but sometimes you may have to wait if another reader is using the book. You can search within individual eBooks, add notes and print or copy a limited number of pages from most eBooks.

Further help

If you need further help please take a look at the Library Help guide: eBooks section or get in contact. You can find a link to the Library Help guide below.

eBooks: Graded readers for English language learners

We have a curated collection of graded readers available online.

Take a look at the collection within Library Search.

Key resources

Here are examples of key resources that will be useful when researching.

Sage Research Methods (SRM) is a fantastic collection of books, case studies and videos exploring and illustrating research methods for the social sciences.