1. The Library an introduction

2. Libraries:  Adelphi  Allerton  Clifford Whitworth (including Lady Hale Law Library)  MediaCityUK PC suites across campus.

3. Access You will need your University ID card to get into the Library. It is also your borrowing card. You will need it if you have any enquiries about your username & password.

4. www.library.salford.ac.uk

5. Finding information Searches the Library’s print resources and electronic collections, and provides access to our databases.

6. Electronic Resources  journal articles  e-books  newspapers  company & market reports  technical information & standards  legislation & legal information  financial data  maps  theses  citation searching  current awareness Coverage includes:

7. You may borrow 25 books at a time. A normal loan is 12 weeks. Fines are charged for overdue books. The Library can purchase books to support your research. Inter-library loan service for items not in stock. Borrowing

8. Access to other libraries Postgraduates may use and borrow from other university libraries. For more information see: SCONUL Access http://www.access.sconul.ac.uk/ Please note: licensing agreements mean that you won’t be able to use the electronic journals of other universities.

9. IT Services  Username & password.  F: drive – network space where you can securely save your work.  Student email account.

10. EndNote EndNote is bibliographic management software that will:  Help you manage large amounts of information.  Automatically format bibliographies and citations, in any output style (e.g. APA, Chicago, MLA, Vancouver). Free training sessions are available throughout the year – see: http://tinyurl.com/library-training http://tinyurl.com/library-training

11. Other Useful Software for research analysis NVivo & SPSS training is run through the SPoRT programme. EndNote, NVivo & SPSS can be purchased at discounted prices for home use (free on campus).

12. Getting Help Academic Support Librarians - a team of subject specialists who are more than happy to help you with your research, or any other information enquiries you may have. Training Team Free ICT courses throughout the year. Enquiry Desks  in our libraries  0161 295 2444  library@salford.ac.uk library@salford.ac.uk