Finding books and ebooks

• Start by searching our catalogue.
• If you know the author or title, search for those using the drop-down menu box; if you're looking for books on a subject, use the keyword search.
• You can find electronic books in the catalogue too, as well as on the e-books web page. You can limit your catalogue search to e-books by selecting Search only electronic books on the search screen.
• If you need help, use the catalogue’s help screens or ask at the Base. There's also a short guide to using the catalogue.
• Finding the books on the shelves.

What if you don't have the book I want?

• You can try another library - check their catalogues online. You can use many other libraries under the SCONUL access scheme. You can also use:
  • the Mitchell Library here in Glasgow
  • the National Library of Scotland in Edinburgh. You can register online before you go.
  • Students on placement in hospitals have reference access to their libraries. You may also be able to borrow if you're at a hospital outside Glasgow - check with the librarian.
• If a book isn't available locally, you can ask for an inter-library loan if your tutor approves the request.

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