Finding and using information
There are many different sources you can use to find information for a seminar or research project. Follow the links on the left to view help on finding relevant sources and guidance on using them.
Don't forget about our Library catalogues too. Use these to find books, journals and e-journals.
New to the Library?
If you are new to the Library, you can learn the basics through the CyberLibrary online course or read about them in our Making the most of guide (PDF). Consult your Finding your way guide to find out where relevant books are located.
Online dictionaries, encyclopedias and other reference sources can also help you with quick definitions and summaries of topics in your subject area.
Starting a project or assignment?
If you are starting a project, you can:
- consult resources and help in your subject
- or get help on finding types of publication eg finding books or finding journal articles
You can also develop your information handling skills through consulting our Guides such as:
Need to use resources held by other libraries?
The Beyond UoR section of our site includes information about getting items from other libraries using the Inter-Library Loans service, guidance on visiting other libraries, and links to their websites and catalogues.