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Sources

The library offers everything you need for your research. From subject-specific databases and the latest articles to books.

These resources are the foundation of our collection and your research! You can find all of them in our Catalogue. With your ULCN account, you have free access to an enormous number of databases, e-books, and e-journals, wherever you are.
Prefer a physical book? The video below will show you how to borrow one (turn on subtitles).

Our catalogue is an effective way to access reliable source material. If you learn to use it well, it will save you a tremendous amount of time in the long run! Be sure to try our Catalogue Tutorial.

How to borrow a book

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Through the library, you have free access to approximately 90,000 online academic journals, more than 800 databases, and nearly 1 million e-books. This is in addition to the 5 million books we store for you. You can find all these resources via our Catalogue.

You can search the catalogue by title, author, or keyword, and then filter your results. If the item is available online, you can view it via the ‘online-access’ button. You can also search for specific journals and databases via Database search and Journal search. You can find these options via the top bar.

Help

Need help finding literature, or do you have questions about the collection? Our subject librarians can probably assist you. They know everything about collections and academic publications in your field. Be sure to check out the subject guide for your area of study — it offers an overview of relevant collections, databases, and newly acquired books.

If you need help requesting books or using the library, feel free to get in touch with us. Can’t find a book in our collection? You can also borrow it through interlibrary loan or submit a purchase suggestion.

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