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The Library provides access to a large number of online resources to support your learning, teaching and research for all staff and students registered as members of the University. Search for a specific title below or filter the listing by clicking on the + to see all that might be relevant for your subject area.
You may access our digital resources from any device wherever you are studying or working. To access resources off-campus, use the University's Cisco AnyConnect VPN Client and Multi-Factor Authentication. Where resources require passwords details are shown below the relevant database description.
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AJ Buildings Library
Register for access to Architect’s Journal with your Loughborough e-mail address before visiting the site. Sign in with the same details.
Architects' journal (AJ)
Register with your Loughborough e-mail address and log-in. Click My AJ, then select Digital Editions
ArXiv
Please note that preprints are preliminary reports of work that has not been certified by peer review.
BBC Shakespeare archive resource
Educational Recording Agency (ERA) registration required.
BCIS - Independent data for the built environment
Request access using this link the first time you use this database: https://subscriptions.bcis.co.uk/institutions/loughboroughuniversity/self-invite Register with your university email address. You will need to confirm your email address and set a password to login. Contact [email protected] for assistance if needed.
bioRixiv
Please note that preprints are preliminary reports of work that has not been certified by peer review
BoB box of broadcasts
You will need to provide a few details to set up your account. You will then receive a verification email. Please ensure you verify your account as soon as you get the email.
British history online
Please note that we do not subscribe to premium content.
British Library sounds
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British Standards (BSOL)
To log in please click on the Institutional login link, select 麻豆視頻_麻豆直播_麻豆传媒官网 from the list and log in with your usual University credentials. Please note BSOL documents can only be opened with a plug-in installed on your device (File Open). The File Open plug-in has been installed on University lab machines and is available via the Software Centre to those using the University’s managed desktop service. To download it onto your own device the BSI have provided this guide Please be aware that the FileOpen plug-in does not support opening encrypted PDFs in-browser. In order to view the PDF, it must be opened in Adobe PDF viewer, FileOpen viewer, or similar PDF viewer applications. Please see section 3 of the guide for further information.
ChemRxiv
Please note that preprints are preliminary reports of work that has not been certified by peer review
Connected Papers
Please note that the free version of Connected Papers now offers limited access to Knowledge graphs, and you can only create a maximum of 5 graphs per month.
Construction Information Service
Please note that when accessing this resource as part of authentication your University email address is shared with the supplier.
Our subscription does not include British Standards. Please see the British Standards (BSOL) entry listed further down the page for information about access and downloading documents.
Digimap
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Digimap - Aerial
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Digimap - Environment
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Digimap - Geology
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Digimap - Historic
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Digimap - Marine
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Emerald Emerging Markets Case Studies
EThOS (Electronic Theses Online Service)
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Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) Virtual Library archive 1836-2001
Please contact [email protected] if you would like access to content from our holdings of this title, specifying article citation(s) where relevant. We'll be happy to assist.
Kanopy
Login to VPN Client for off campus access.
Lexis Library+ (formerly Lexis Library)
Guide to migrating to the new platform (Lexis Library+) for those wishing to transfer user data such as Alerts, Saved Searches, and Bookshelf Sources.
LexisLibrary Construction
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Libby
To get started, simply download the Libby app, sign in and get reading and listening!
The app can be downloaded from the app store, or from a link on the Libby homepage. You can also access Libby on your computer’s web browser. When first setting up your account you will need to be on campus or on the VPN. If you need any support, then please contact [email protected] and we will be happy to assist.
medRxiv
Preprints are preliminary reports of work that have not been certified by peer review. They should not be relied on to guide clinical practice or health-related behaviour and should not be reported in news media as established information.
Olympic World Library
For free registration please click on LOGIN then select Register.
Royal Society of Chemistry journals archive
Please contact [email protected] if you would like access to content from our holdings of this title, specifying article citation(s) where relevant. We'll be happy to assist.
SciFinder-n
Complete the online registration form from on campus/ using the VPN. You will then receive a confirmation email before you can begin searching SciFinder Scholar. Video guide available here
Scival
There is more information about how to use Scival and other tools that can measure research visibility responsibly on the Research Support website.
Springer Nature Link
To access off campus please use the University VPN software
Times Higher Education
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