Library resources
Access all the information resources you need for your study and research
The Library provides access to a wide range of resources to help you in your studies, research and teaching. We also provide expertise in using those resources both online and face to face.
- Library Discover
- Search for books, e-books, journal articles, theses, digital media and more.
- Journals
- Search for journals subscribed to by LJMU Library.
- Databases
- Search high quality databases subscribed to by LJMU Library.
- Borrowing
- How to place hold requests, borrow books and check your library account.
- Request service
- Access to additional information resources through purchase request, Inter Library Loan and Digital Scanning Service.
- Language learning resources
- A selection of free resources to support your language learning.
- LinkedIn Learning
- LJMU provides access to LinkedIn Learning an online video-based learning platform.
- Library resource guides
- User guides on how to access and use LJMU Library resources.
- Library skills
- How to find library resources and reference them in your work.
- Subject resources
- Subject resource guides and librarians listed by faculty and school.
- Copyright advice
- Copyright advice for LJMU students, researchers and staff.
- Reading list service
- Description of the Reading list service, purchasing commitments and the expertise offered by the Academic Engagement Librarians.
- Partner institutions
- Advice to Partner institutions staff about access to LJMU Library electronic resources.
- Special Collections and Archives
- Special Collections and Archives (SCA) manage the University’s collections of historical, rare, and unique archival and print materials, including photographs, manuscripts, books, video and audio resources.
- Children's reading corner
- The Children's Reading Corner provides a space and resources for education students, early years practitioners, and the wider community.
- Contact us
- How to get in contact with the Library team through telephone, email, Libchat, Helpme and the Contact Us form.
- Frequently asked questions
- See answers to common questions about our services and facilities.