Books and e-books
Information about using books and e-books for your research.
You will use books for your studies, either in electronic (e-book) or print format.
Books are a key source of information, but you have to use your judgement as to their usefulness. Look at a book review if unsure of its quality or its author.
Books and e-books can provide:
- an overview of a topic
- case studies and additional information
- bibliography or reference list (to direct you to other useful resources).
New books
Browse the newly purchased online and print stock relating to your subject.
Journals and e-journals
Books take time to research, write and publish and can become out-of-date relatively quickly. Make sure you also include information from journals and e-journals in your assignments.
Journals and e-journalsOpen-access textbooks
If you're a staff member, you can find out more about open-access textbooks on the staff intranet.
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Borrowing
Borrowing items, renewing, returning items, and borrowing items from other libraries.
Obtain material not held by UWE Bristol
Our guide to inter-library loans and buying books.
Comply with copyright law
Provides pertinent (rather than exhaustive) information to library users on the complex issue of copyright.
Our libraries
Visit our individual library pages to find out more about our facilities and find contact details, our locations and accessibility information.