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Supercharge your study with your Library’s quality e-resources!
www.kent.ac.uk/library/resourcesInformation Services
What isyour digital library?
It’s quality content
which the University
pays for
You can’t find or access most of this content through Google, or even Google Scholar
What you can find in a search engine, like Google
Do you want to get the whole picture?
What you can find in a search engine, like Google
The resources the University pays for on your behalf:• there are more• they’re more
relevant• they’re better
quality• your work will
have more impact if you use them!
So even if you start your search with Google, don’t stop there!
www.kent.ac.uk/library/resources
Next stop: library website
Your 2 main ways to access digital resources:
LibrarySearch
Find lots of material in a single search!
LibrarySearch
It’s the best place to start, especially if you’re looking for e-books and journal articles
LibrarySearch
But it doesn’t have everything!
A-Z of e-resources
The A-Z has links to everything we pay for (except individual e-books and journals)
A-Z of e-resources
Good when you know the name of the resource you want!
What kinds of content are we talking about?
E-books
We have 787,827*, almost as many as the physical books in the Templeman Library.
*Number based on SCONUL annual return, January 2016
E-books
Whatever subject you’re studying, we have e-books that are relevant to you
Journals
Journal articles give you the most current research and thinking on your topic
Journals
Articles are great if you want to find material on specific aspects of a topic
Official publications
Official publications are documents produced by or for the government and cover a huge range of topics
Official publications
They are important primary and secondary sources for many subjects
News resources
We have current news resources and archives of past news, from the UK and international
News resources
They offer news, views and commentary on contemporary events
Multimedia
Multimedia covers film, TV, audio, and image material
Multimedia
It’s key for many subjects
and can help you really immerse yourself in a topic
Reference
Reference covers languages, biography, and key facts in all academic subjects
Reference
Find facts fast, in dictionaries and encyclopaedias that give reliable information
Theses & dissertations
Theses can be a great starting points to research a topic, especially their bibliographies
Theses & dissertations
They also show you how best to lay out, format and argue your own thesis
Statistics & maps
Statistics and maps are key for providing raw data for many topics
Statistics & maps
They’re important in providing additional evidence in support of your arguments
Where is your digital library?
Everywhere!
Library resources you can access…
from anywhere on campus
from home
and on the move
No need to visit the library!
Who can access your digital library?
Only current Kent staff and students
So make the most of
while you’re at uni!
www.kent.ac.uk/library/resources
Want more help?Contact your academic liaison librarian:www.kent.ac.uk/library/templeman/subject-support
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www.flickr.com/photos/pere/523019984 • Mungo’s: DC_OR_IMG_7802 by University of Kent
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• Campus image: SU_0019 by University of Kent www.flickr.com/photos/universityofkentidentity/16587731628
• resource icons created by Information Services, University of Kent
• resource screenshots • all other images have CC0 (“No rights reserved”)
licenses
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