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Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê Library Services provides access to bibliographical and full-text databases which can be used by Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê staff and students both on- and off-site.

Content must be used within the terms and conditions of our licences.

Quick answers to the most frequently asked questions concerning databases can be found below.Ìý

If you have any questions or problems usingÌýdatabases then please contact us.

How do I access databases?

Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê provides access to a variety of databases and full-text resources via the webpage which includes A-Z listings and subject specific databases. In addition all databases are indexed in Explore.

  • On-site users will be recognized as a Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê user and will be able to access the database without logging in
  • Off-site users,Ìýaccessing from a computer outside the Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê network, will be prompted automatically to log in via the Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê Single sign-on using their Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê username and password. Some resources are freely available and these do not require login.
How do I get additional help?

For additional help please contact your , the Library Reference Desks orÌýcomplete the E-resource Contact us ´Ú´Ç°ù³¾.Ìý

What isÌýfindit@Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê and why can't I always see the button?

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findit@Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²ÊÌýis the name of a linking service which give you direct access from a reference, in a database or catalogue, to the full text of an electronic resource.

findit@Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê is available wherever you see the findit@Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê button. Click on the button and a menu of possible links will appear.

Some databases don't provide the data relevant to findit@Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê links. On these resources, the findit@Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê button is suppressed.

Can I export my search results into Reference Manager / EndNote?

Yes. This will often be an option in the individual database. Also where full citation information is provided by the source database, you can click on findit@Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê and select the RefWorks or EndNote options in the 'Send to' menu.

Can I use findit@Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê links in PubMed?

Yes. See our findit@Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê in PubMed guide for details.

How does findit@Ïã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê work in Google Scholar?