The Librarians are specialists in their subject areas and are available to advise and support students in the following ways:
If you'd like more support on subject specific research, please contact your Academic Liaison Librarian using the links on the right.
The best place to find your reading list is on Weblearn.
Each of your modules will have a Blackboard site. Look for the "Reading List" link in the left hand menu to link to your online reading list.
Or do search for a reading list by module code or title using the quick search box below:
Search for lists, modules & courses
LibKey Nomad is a great tool which helps you to easily find scholarly journal articles. When you are searching on the web, Nomad lets you know if any of the content is available from our library subscriptions or open access alternatives.
All you need to do is add an extension to your web browser.
Go to libkeynomad.com, select your browser at the bottom of the page and follow the instructions to add the extension. When prompted, select London Metropolitan University as your organisation.
When searching the web look out for the Nomad button to link you to the article.
Cite Them Right is an online platform that can help you with your referencing. It provides clear guidance on how to reference with lots of examples. It covers a range of different referencing styles and you can test your knowledge with their tutorial.
To access: go to Cite Them Right > click Log in > click Log in via your institution > search for and select London Metropolitan University > sign in with your usual university email and password.
Choose your referencing style to get started or take a look at their videos and tutorial.
This comprehensive resource offers instant, searchable access to books which combine visual inspiration with practical advice on idea generation, research techniques, portfolio development and more, across the main visual arts disciplines including Fashion and Textiles, Design and Illustration, Photography, Film and Media, Architecture and Interiors, and Marketing and Advertising.
A complete reference source for students and practitioners needing rapid, reliable and up to date online access to British Standards, RIBA publications, legislation and other guidance information related to construction, health and safety and pharmaceuticals, in addition to product catalogues covering the construction, engineering, process and electronics industries. Includes CIS (including AJ Buildings Library), Knowledge Workspace (formerly Specify-It), SCI Blue Book and LABC Type Approval.
Led by the Academic Liaison Librarian team, these workshops will help you develop your skills for uni and beyond.
Upcoming workshops...
For full details of our workshops take a look at: Library Skills Workshops
Specify-It is a UK construction resource hub, offering a searchable database of product info, BBA certificates, and connections to 90,000+ industry professionals. It integrates with CIS, simplifying research and enhancing project management. Subscribe for cost control, workflow improvement, and time savings. After entering your login details to CIS, first select Knowledge Workspace platform, then Specify-It as shown below.