Introduction to the Library: Finding resources

The Sir Michael Cobham Library : our award winning building at Talbot Campus has resources for all the subjects studied on that campus. It also houses the University Library's Special Collections.

Weston Library: our new Library in Bournemouth Gateway Building at Lansdowne Campus is now open for BU staff and students. It has resources for Faculty of Health and Social Sciences programmes and a postgraduate business and management collection.

Use mySearch to find out whether we have a particular book in stock, or to search for books on a given topic. The record will contain a shelf number to help you find the book in the library, and signs on the ends of the shelving bays will also help you locate the right area.

You can use mySearch to search for e-books as well as print books.

To read an e-book, click on the Access Online link displayed under the book title.

Some e-books only allow a single user at a time. If you can't get access to the e-book, try again later. If you are still having problems - let us know.

Brightspace provides access to the Library's print and electronic collections.

Use the Library area in Brightspace to:

• search across a range of our electronic and printed collections in one easy step, using mySearch
• look for a print book or an e-book via mySearch
• access Reading Lists for your unit -  resources recommended by your lecturers with links directly mySearch records
• find  information on all aspects of using the Library and how to access further help and advice.

Use the Study Skills area to:

• find tools to help you develop your academic and study skills independently
• book onto online study skills workshops which cover topics such as essay writing, note-taking, revision techniques and referencing
• access Languages@BU which offers students the opportunity and resources to learn a new language, brush up existing language skills or get English language support.