Useful links
- Copac: access the merged online catalogues of many major University, Specialist, and National Libraries in the UK and Ireland, including the British Library.
KCCL online resources
- Join one of Kent County Council's public libraries to access their range of online resources - it's free.
Other libraries
Other library catalogues
The University of Kent Libraries may not hold all the material you need, especially if you are engaged in a research project. Search the online catalogues of other libraries; once you have identified where material is held you may decide to visit another institution or to request material, using the various access or delivery schemes available.
Visiting other libraries
The Templeman Library has joined several schemes that provide you with access to a number of other libraries, including those of many other higher education institutions.
Some of those schemes only provide you with reference access, while others allow borrowing material. See the Visiting other libraries pages for more information.
Requesting material from other libraries
If you need an item that is not held at the Templeman Library you may be able to request it. Which service is appropriate depends on the item's location, your academic status, and whether the item is needed for teaching:
- Inter-site loan service: items can be transferred between the Templeman, Drill Hall and Tonbridge libraries. Request forms are available at the Lending Service Point on Level 1 Centre.
- Document Delivery Service: intended primarily for staff and postgraduate students. With some exceptions, undergraduates can also use the service.
- CLA (Copyright Licensing Authority) scanning service for academic staff: make reading list material available to students in electronic format via Moodle.