Library for London Metropolitan University students
Textbooks
Textbooks are the starting point for researching new topics or subject areas.
Reading lists give an idea of relevant textbooks.
Library catalogues show what else is available:
Trade publications
Trade publications are a valuable source of practitioners' experience and knowledge. They are different to scholarly publications. Some are available on open access: use Google or similar. For some paid-for publications, use the Business Source Complete database. After searching, limit the results with the Source Types filter.
Market data and research
Subject guides to understand what research resources are of use to you.
Market research, data and statistics are often published (by governments, NGOs etc.) on open access - use Google or similar; see also Open access.
A lot of market research is behind a paywall. There is no single aggregator or tool to search for all market research. Use each electronic resource one by one, depending on your objectives.
Scholarly publications
Academic research is published in scholarly (or peer-reviewed) journals, conference papers and monographs. The most commonly used search tool for academic research is Google Scholar. To see London Metropolitan subscriptions (alongside open-access content): go to Settings - Library links - search for London Metropolitan - tick two boxes for the London Metropolitan University-Hendon - Save.
Referencing
For help with referencing, see Referencing.
Library matters
Library matters: A resource that will help you to learn how to find and use information for your studies and assessments
Online research resources
Textbook session
Textbook search, edition, book cover
Title page, introductive summary
Contents
Chapters, conclusion
Access to Weblearn
QAHE Library cannot supply you with your Weblearn access or University email address. It is the London Metropolitan University administration team that supplies them to you.
You will be able to use your University-provided MS Office 365 licence once you have your Weblearn/University email logins. You will need them to activate it. You can find more information at: https://student.londonmet.ac.uk/it-resources/software-for-students/
Log in to the London Metropolitan University library account
Type in the username and password you use to access Weblearn in order to access your library account. If the password does not work, please change it by using this link: https://student.londonmet.ac.uk/it-resources/change-my-password/. Try changing your password and logging in again. It might take some time for the password to reset on the system.