1. Introduction to the Library Lynn Wright Academic Support Librarian for Sociology

2. Opening hours Mon – Fri: 07:30 – 0:00 Sat – Sun: 08:30 – 0:00 Extended opening hours in Term 3

3. Informal and formal study spaces in the library Study spaces

4. Research Exchange Learning Grid (University House) open 24/7 Learning Grid Rootes 08:00 – 22:00 Mon to Sun Postgraduate Hub (Senate House) 09:00 – 20:00 Mon to Fri

5. Book entitlement 20 books (25 books in Term 3) Loan period: Standard Loan: 8 weeks 3 Day Loan: 3 days Plus 2 Short Loan books 11:00 following morning or 11:00 Monday if borrowed Friday

6. Library resources

7. Encore Search for books, journals, and other materials in the Library Quick searching for articles Manage your Library account, renew items and place holds

8. Databases Search for articles, conference papers, reviews…

9. Databases

10. Search for newspapers, theses, official publications… The Guardian EThOS (Electronic These Online Delivery Service) The Observer BOPCRIS (British Official Publications) The Times UK Data Service (economic and social data) Daily Mail

11. Course extracts Digitised articles and book chapters that you can download You only have access to the extracts for modules you’re enrolled on

13. Article Reach and Document Supply Article Reach - enables staff and students to obtain journal articles that are not held by the library Document Supply - help you get access to books and journals not held by the library

14. Using other libraries Warwick is a member of a number of schemes which allow you to access other university libraries SCONUL Access - allows you to borrow from other libraries Sign up through the SCONUL Access web site (link on the library web site)

16. Contact Lynn Wright Academic Support Librarian for Sociology Lynn.Wright@warwick.ac.uk