The University’s three libraries are open 24 hours a day (helpdesk hours vary, please see the library website for details). Here’s how you can make the most of all the resources our libraries have to offer, both in person and online:
Online resources
There are plenty of ways to access Library resources online if you can’t collect from the Library in person or if you need to use resources that our libraries don’t have a physical copy of. More than 900,000 electronic books and 130,000 electronic journals are available to you 24/7 wherever you have an internet connection.
- Use DISCOVER to find ebooks and electronic articles
- Search the Library catalogue
- Search for Ejournals
- Search Databases
- Search Reading lists for quick, easy access to the resources recommended by your lecturers
If you need support finding resources, contact the Liaison Librarian for your subject who can help you find what you need.
KnowHow to support your learning
KnowHow provides a full programme of academic support sessions to help you succeed in your studies. KnowHow deliver a mix of online and in person sessions and topics include:
- Finding Information for your Assignment
- Referencing support
- Managing your Time
- Note Taking Techniques
- Planning your Essay
- Introduction to Critical Reading
Find out more about our KnowHow sessions and book your place on as many as you like!
Writing@Liverpool
Writing@Liverpool is an initiative delivered by postgraduate tutors who have lots of experience in academic writing.
Book a one to one appointment with a tutor for support with analysing questions, becoming more critical, structuring your writing or referencing.
Stats@Liverpool
Stats@Liverpool is a free service to help you boost your statistical skills.
Book a one to one appointment with a friendly postgraduate statistics tutor for support in choosing statistical tests, using statistical packages and understanding statistical concepts.
Referencing
If you have assignments, essays or dissertations to complete and you want to refresh your referencing skills, check out our Guide to Referencing.
If you need more support with referencing, contact the Liaison Librarian for your subject.
OverDrive
OverDrive is an ebook and audiobook platform for wider reading outside of academic subjects, which you have free student access to via https://livuni.overdrive.com/. We’re continually updating the collections and it’s a great wellbeing resource for you to use and enjoy. You can find more information about the platform here: https://libguides.liverpool.ac.uk/blog/Free-access-to-ebooks-and-audiobooks.