We have put together this guide to using library resources for design students - we hope you will find it useful! Use the top tabs to navigate to the different pages, or the quick-links below.
If you have any questions, get in touch and remember you can book 1:1 appointments with your faculty librarians for research support.
Onesearch is the Library catalogue, containing records of all our subscriptions, print books, ebooks, journal articles, etc. - a great place to start your search. Type keywords into the search box to begin with. There are a variety of filters on the right hand side that allow you to narrow down your results, for example you could select print resources only ('Available in the Library'), peer-reviewed journals, or audio visual resources. You can also sort your search results by date (if you were wanting the newest resources, for example).
Not all content that you will have access to is available via the catalogue, so it is also a good idea to take a look at our A-Z Database list, which is a complete list of our subscriptions. We would advise filtering these by subject as there are a lot!
We will also point you towards some key resources for your subject on this guide. Please feel free to contact us if we can help you at any point in your studies.
This interactive online tutorial: Getting started with OneSearch will help you get started using the Library's discovery tool.
At the end of this course, you will:
Library Skills @Lancaster is designed to help students, researchers and staff to learn information literacy skills, develop a critical approach to dealing with information and to make the best use of the physical and digital library.
Click here to find out more and sign up for upcoming workshops
All Lancaster students and staff have access to LinkedIn Learning (which is separate from the social media platform, although the two can be linked if you wish).
For design students, there are a large number of 'Creative' courses that can be undertaken, from animation and illustration, graphic design, videos, photography, web design and software packages (e.g. Photoshop, Illustrator, Premiere, Sketchup, etc.), as well as other skills that might help you in your career.
You can watch short videos or choose a learning path to give you more in-depth tuition on your chosen skills, or follow your favourite content providers.
Many of your modules will have a reading list to help you find out more about your subject. Typically you will find your reading lists on your module Moodle page. Where lists have been made available through the Library's online reading list system, Leganto, you will find direct links to recommended books, (both print and electronic) articles and other resources.
Look for the blue book icon on your module Moodle landing page. 
Alternatively you can access Leganto directly and use the search function to find lists for your course. Remember to login using your Lancaster username and password to gain access to the lists!
We encourage requests for new resources: books, subscriptions, e-books, journals, etc. If there is something you think the Library should have, whether it is for your course, for research, for leisure/wider reading or to diversify the library's collections, please tell us about it by filling in the form below:
