Year: 2022

Exploring OverDrive

                Taking a break from your research? OverDrive is an e-book and audiobook platform which allow you to read e-books or listen to audiobooks from OverDrive using your phone, tablet or computer. It is useful for fiction and non fiction titles,  leisure reading and for students studying creative…Continue Reading Exploring OverDrive

SCONUL Access: free access to other university libraries

The Library is participating in a scheme called SCONUL Access, which allows students and university staff to access other university libraries. Staff, postgraduates and part time students can often  borrow print books from participating libraries, whilst full time undergraduates can use these libraries for reference. How to apply Apply online from the SCONUL Access website….Continue Reading SCONUL Access: free access to other university libraries

Market research databases

We have some great market research databases here at City. These databases are commercial resources, rather than strictly educational or academic, and contain the same industry, company, and country reports, statistics and news as a professional subscriber would see. Companies use them to understand how to target particular groups of consumers, become more competitive, and…Continue Reading Market research databases

Journal Citation Reports (JCR) – New interface

In June 2021, a new  Journal Citation Reports (JCR) platform was introduced. Developed with the researcher in mind, the new platform is intended to deliver enhanced speed and accessibility, improved usability and new features and content. JCR can help you: – Identify journals with the highest citation impact in your field. – Find the most…Continue Reading Journal Citation Reports (JCR) – New interface