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As you work through your subject's learning modules, your Subject Coordinator will refer you to relevant readings and other resources. These may be articles, book chapters, webpages, videos or other multimedia.
It's useful to understand where you can access these resources and how you can locate them if they are not linked.
In your subject site, you may have a Readings and resources list. Use this list to view the resources referred to in your subject in one central place.
Check out our Using Your Reading List Library Resource Guide for everything you need to know.
You may need textbooks for your subjects and these are either prescribed or recommended.
To find what textbooks you need, look in your Subject Outline or see the textbook listings.
A prescribed textbook is essential for your study. You’ll need it throughout the session, and at exam time, as do other students in your class. It's useful to have permanent access to it.
A recommended textbook is not essential but recommended only. If you're not sure if you should buy a textbook, check with your lecturer.
The Library has at least one copy of every prescribed textbook and aims to hold every 'recommended reading' book. We buy eBooks if possible, but if it's a physical textbook that's prescribed, it may be in the Reserve section.
Find your textbook by searching the Library's catalogue, Primo Search. For best results, search for the title only. You don't need to use the author and date, but you can use those details to make sure you find the right book.
You can use Primo to find both physical books and eBooks.
If a textbook isn’t available online or the physical copy is in high demand, the book may be in the Library's Reserve section. You can borrow a Reserve item for short term use (2 hours). Other times, part of the book may be scanned and made available online in your Reading and resources list.