Advanced Searching Tips – updated recording
Having a search strategy where you have thought of the key concepts and keywords for your topic and how you might combine them can really help you find relevant sources for your assignments. We’ve...
Category: Overseas & distance learning support
Only for use for off campus posts
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...
Downloading E-Books – FAQ’s
E-Books are a convenient and accessible way to view your books, but sometimes you may come across something that looks a bit different when downloading your book. Here is a list of our FAQs...
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...
Distance learners have full access to Sunderland e-resources
We’ve had a few enquiries about what library resources students who study off campus can access and the good news is… you can access all our online resources This includes full text journals which...
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...
Have you visited our off campus web pages yet?
Here are 3 reasons why distance learners should visit the Off Campus web pages… Lots of help using e-resources for example pdf guides and videos When you’re looking for e-resources such as ebooks and...