Information for researchers
The links on this page have been selected to help researchers (especially Staff and Postgraduate students) to find useful information on our website. For basic information about borrowing, photocopying, and other services see Using the Library.
If you are just starting your PhD you may find our Starting your research project guides useful.
Resources for doing your research
Catalogues of our resources
- Unicorn - search the Library catalogue for books and journals (printed and online)
- E-journals Finder - search or browse for online journals
- Special Collections - information about the University's rare books and archive collections
Databases for finding references to journal articles and other materials
- Databases a-z list
- Databases by subject - find databases in your area
- Image and sound resources
- Find out about accessing e-resources (including Downloading the Reading Athens Cookie)
Guides
- Finding journal articles
- Finding conference papers
- Finding theses
- Keeping up-to-date - tips on keeping up with the latest research in your area
Managing your references
- Citing references - guides to citing your sources
- EndNote - software for managing your references
Writing your thesis
- Starting your research project guides
- Copyright and theses, EThOS (Electronic Theses Online Service) and digital repositories
- Research students info on the University website
Which journal should you publish in?
- JCR (Journal Citation Reports) - use these to find out the impact factors for journals in the sciences and social sciences
Accessing resources outside Reading
- Inter-library loans - get materials from other libraries
- Locating items elsewhere
- Using other libraries - how you can borrow from other academic libraries
Help
- Contact your subject liaison librarian - for advice on finding information and managing your references
- Contact Melvin Morbey, Research Support Co-ordinator