Ideas - finding information
When generating ideas for a research project researchers need to be able to thoroughly and effectively review the published research literature to establish the current state of knowledge in their area of interest.
The Literature review should therefore be one of the first tasks for a new researcher.
We recomend that students attend the subject-specific Information retrieval training provided by Information specialists within the Research & Learning Liaison team.
One to one support
Information specialists can also provide one to one support for researchers undertaking literature reviews, including systematic reviews.
Research alerts
Advice is available on setting up research alerts to keep researchers up to date with research as it is published.
Library books & other resources
Check the library catlaogue for all our print and electronic resources
If we don't have a book or other information resource you need to support your research, we may buy it for the library, borrow a copy from another library or use e-document delivery to your email account for journal articles.
Archives and Special Collections hold valuable collections which are a mine of information for researchers in particular areas, eg World War II or the History of Medicine and Healthcare. Research Guides have been prepared to aid those using the collections to get the most out of them.
At research level it may be appropriate to visit other libraries to obtain the information you need.