Studying at London Metropolitan University

We know it can be confusing when you're not sure where to look for information.  Below we have listed the best places to look for library information and resources.  But remember you can always just ask us.

A brilliant source of information and subject-specific guidance!

Your Academic Liaison Librarian can help with: 

• research for assignments, dissertations and projects
• effective use of Library subject collections, databases and other resources
• referencing and plagiarism
• basic study skills
• any other information needs you may have related to your studies

You can get in touch by email at alls@londonmet.ac.uk . Library Services also offers a Live Chat during staffed hours; look for the Chat button on the Library webpages.

Discover key resources for your subject 

Tailored specifically to your subject, these guides provide lots of essential information and guidance, plus the contact details for your Academic Liaison Librarian.

Subject Guides

Library Search is the library catalogue: your window to millions of resources. 

Use Library Search to find a specific book, article, or to find resources on a topic.  It’s an excellent place to start your independent research, as it covers all subject areas and a range of information types.  It searches the Aldgate and Holloway Road libraries, as well as our Special Collections and Archives, the London Metropolitan University Repository and many of the electronic online databases we subscribe to. 

Library Search

There are four different search options on the Library Search home page:

Don't miss out!

Many of our online resources or databases can be searched via the main Library Search tab, but not all of them.  So, while it's great to start your research with the Library Search tab, you will also need to use other library online resources too.  

The A-Z of Library e-resources gives a complete list of all the resources the library pays for so that you can access a broad range of high quality research.

Explore A-Z library e-resources

You can browse the list of resources, or search by title.  You can also filter by subject or type (e.g. journals, market research, legal information etc).

In Library Search? 

Next to each resource you will see a green or yellow tab.  This will indicate whether results from these resources will show when searching Library Search.  If it says 'not in library search' you will need to go directly to these resources and search there.

What's recommended for my subject?

Your subject guide will provide a list of key e-resources for your subject area.  

Discover our Skills Hub guides to help you develop your academic skills.  Topics include: Studying at London Met; Finding Information; Referencing, Plagiarism and Academic Integrity; Writing and Assignments; AI (Artificial Intelligence); Digital Skills.

Skills Hub

For your modules your lecturers may have created an online reading list, featuring the core and additional reading for your module.

The best place to find your reading list is on Weblearn. 

Each of your modules will have a Weblearn site. Look for the "Reading List" link to get to your online reading list.

Or do search for a reading list by module code or title using the quick search box below:

Reading List

Search for lists, modules & courses

Find practical information about using the library, including: opening hours, how to borrow, request and reserve books, and what kind of study space to expect.

Welcome to Library Services

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 

Get fast access to scholarly articles

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.