Searchable access to a collection of ebooks which combine visual inspiration with practical advice on idea generation, research techniques, portfolio development and more, across the main visual arts disciplines including Architecture and Interiors
Offers cross-searchable access to a broad range of reference works, e-books, images, designer pages, and exhibition collections covering design and crafts worldwide, from 1500 BCE to the present day
Use the Search box to find journal articles and ebooks.
Once logged in choose either Construction Information Service or Knowledge Workspace on the first screen that appears. Please note that you can only use one service at a time in a single session.
Large collection of academic e-journals and e-books, easy to use. Inculdes Artstor image database. There is often a publication delay of 3-5 years, so most recent editions may not be available
JSTOR is an archive service for journals and therefore does not include the most recent three years for each journal on the platform.
Multi-discipline, searchable, peer reviewed e-journals database, with links to London Met subscribed and open access content, plus summaries to journal articles we do not have access to.
WGSN an online news and information service for the fashion and style industries including Interior Design. To log in, select Log In on the top-right of the screen, then enter your London Met email address. You will then be asked for your University IT account details to access the service. First time users will be prompted to agree to the terms of use.
Contains images and media from photo archives, museums, libraries and artists, including rare materials not available anywhere else. Also contains Open Access collections from partner museums. All content is rights-cleared for education and research.
Visual images database of the Bridgeman Art Library. A comprehensive guide to worldwide content from international museums, galleries, historic houses, private collections, photographers and artists.
For further information see the User Manual or the Subjects Guide
Multi-lingual collection of millions of digitized items from European museums, libraries, archives and multi-media collections. Includes images, texts, audio and video.
These continuously expanding Open Community Collections feature freely accessible primary source materials in a wide variety of subjects contributed by libraries, museums, and archives.
Huge collection of digital images of architecture and photography collections in Lo-resolution. These images can be downloaded for non-commercial private study or research
The Smithsonian has released 2.8 million images from its vast holdings. All are in the public domain as Creative Commons Zero, meaning they can be used without permission from Smithsonian.
