Researchers: Discovering research

• The search box above will search for both books and e-books. 
• For e-books only, perform your search then select 'Full text online' from the left hand side menu.

To check your Library account click here

If a book, or journal article, is not available in the DMU library or through one of the databases it may be possible to get a copy through the Inter Library Loan Service. 

There may be a range of information that you want to use that you know is available at the British Library in London.

• Over 170 million items including many rare, valuable and unique items
• Look at the website to see what the collection includes
• Apply online for a free readers pass and reserve items before you visit

Check before you visit to ensure you have proof of address and signature with you- full information available

If you are looking for a Thesis written by a DMU student search on the DMU library catalogue or DORA.

• The search box above will search for journal articles. 
• To reset your search to find all Library Search content, perform your search then click on  on the top left of your results list.

The library subscribes to many specialist databases of journal titles, these can be found  through the Library webpages  or through the subject guides

SCONUL Access is a reciprocal scheme which allows library users to use books and journals at other libraries which belong to the scheme, The scheme covers most of the university libraries in the UK and Ireland.

For more information use the links on the library webpage.

Researchers will often also use online research networks to share versions of their published research where copyright permits.  So it is always worth checking these sources as well to see if you can obtain the full-text of the article you need.

The two main sources are research gate and academia.edu