Current awareness and saving a search that works!
Did you know you can set up alerts to receive emails when new issues of journals of interest to you are published, or that you can save a Library Search that has worked so...
Category: Overseas & distance learning support
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New Tourism & Hospitality Case Studies (Added Dec 2022)
Five new case studies were published by CABI in December 2022. They cover subjects such as social justice in the hospitality industry, hospitality micro-entrepreneurs and sustainability education through marketing national parks in the United...
Finding book chapters on your topic
Sometimes you might do a search for books on your topic on the Library Search and not find very many - this can happen when you have narrowed down a topic quite a lot....
Cite Them Right Online update
Cite Them Right relaunched their service on 27th June! The same great information about how to reference all types of information is still available but the site does look quite a bit different now....
Box of Broadcasts (BoB) now available in Europe
Good news. If you’re a European student who has returned home during the corona virus pandemic you will still be able to access Box of Broadcasts (BOB) until the end of July. BBC News...
Academic Reading for Assignment Success
Academic reading at University is a bit different to the reading you may be used to even if you're an avid reader. Reading and engaging with the theories of your subject is how you...
Finding Information Electronically & The Document Delivery Service
You can search the catalogue from the library webpage to see if we hold the information you are looking for. Please check carefully as there should be many books for your subject available to...
Welcome to all new off campus students
Hi everyone, whether you are new or returning to your studies we offer you a very big welcome! If you are a Distance Learner Remember to log in to Canvas – University Library &...
Using Images in your Assignments and Presentations
Sometimes you might choose to use images in your assignments or presentations – they can help you to illustrate a point or idea. Here are some tips if you do include images; Use creative commons images...
We Can Help You Find Online Resources
The library web page is usually the best place to start when looking for online resources; we offer lots of online help and useful guides to assist you finding and evaluating information. Visit your subject page to see your subject...
What to do when the information you need is not available online
Although many books and journals are available online, not all are. Sometimes you will be looking for a book on the Library Catalogue and find an ebook version is not available. Or sometimes you...
One-to-one consultations with a librarian for distance learners
Whether you’ve just started or are continuing with your studies this year, you can meet with a librarian online. This can be useful when you… have questions about journal articles – finding them,...
Tips for using Google Scholar
We recommend that you start your search for resources on the Library webpage where you can search Discover, however you can also find some of our subscribed resources by using Google Scholar. Be...
You can access University of Sunderland Library E-Resources From Anywhere
You can access lots of Ebooks and journal articles from anywhere, all you need to gain access is your University User ID and Password. Remember to always begin your search at the Library web...
What is plagiarism and how to avoid it
In a nutshell, plagiarism is the use of other people’s words, ideas or concepts without giving credit. This can be done intentionally, as an attempt to cheat, but can also be done by...