Finding material
Physical material and e-books
- Search the University of Kent Library catalogue
- Tips on using the catalogue
- From classmark to shelf: you've found it on the catalogue, now find it in the Library
- Browse the Library's holdings by subject
- Using the Drill Hall Library catalogue
Required reading for your modules
Reading lists for your modules tell you what your tutor expects you to read; lists have direct links to catalogue records or online resources.
Subject-specialist advice
Subject guides help you to explore the vast range of online and printed material at your fingertips.
Training and advice is available
- Contact the academic liaison librarian for your subject.
- view training opportunities in library, study and research skills.
Articles in journals and newspapers
- Articles, theses, abstracts, and other material: indexing and abstracting services can help you to research the material available for your topic.
- Journals guide covering both print and online journals.
- Online journals: search by journal title to access full-text content from over 48,000 journals.
- Newspaper resources: information about print and direct access to online newspapers.
Other libraries
- Find material at other libraries by searching their online catalogues.
- Visiting other libraries: various schemes are available to help you to gain access.
- Requesting material from other libraries: the material you need may be able to be posted to you.
Storing references and creating bibliographies
Reference management software makes it easy for you to create, store and re-use bibliographical information for use in essays and dissertations.