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Library Collections and Archives

Our collection is so much more than books on shelves - you have access to a library collection that includes a wide range of eResources, journals, specialist and rare materials, plus DVDs and CDs.

Books

Search for specific titles or subjects using our Library Catalogue. Here you will find information about our printed books as well as our electronic books which you can read online.

You may also find details of our ebook collection by visiting our E books webpage

DVD, Video and CD collections

An extensive collection of films, documentaries, animations and training DVDs in the Thompson and Nelson Libraries. Loan periods vary from 24 hour to two week periods.

Visit: DVD collections web page

Journals and periodicals (including newspapers)

We subscribe to a wide range of journals and periodicals in electronic and print formats. Journals and periodicals are located on level two of the Thompson library and on the ground floor of Nelson Library.

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Offprints collection

Extracts of materials, such as journal articles and book chapters, which are for supplementary or additional reading, located in Thompson, Nelson and Law libraries.

Reference collection

Reference items such as handbooks, dictionaries and bibliographies are often an excellent starting place for information and can be found within all libraries.

Short Loans collection

All sites have Short Loan collections available to all University users (reference only for non-University members). Items in the collection are in very heavy demand and can only be borrowed for 24 hour periods.

Special collections

Rare books, archive materials and extensive photographic collections, Special Collections are located on level four of the Thompson Library.

Visit: Special Collections

Theses

The Library holds a collection of theses that have been successfully submitted by students at Staffordshire University. These are available on request for consultation within the Library. Please ask IS Customer Services.