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.
We welcome 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, or for leisure/wider reading, tell us about it by filling in the form below:
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Lancaster University students and staff have access to LinkedIn Learning, which provides thousands of free courses in all sorts of things, offering bite-size videos so that you can pursue personal development whenever it suits you. You may be interested in communication skills, emotional intelligence, critical thinking, and so on. You can type keywords into the search bar, browse by subject area, or see what's most popular at Lancaster University!
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Community Care Inform works with local authorities and universities across England and Wales as well as Ofsted, NHS trusts, charities and Cafcass Cymru. We hope that by having access to these resources during your studies and becoming comfortable with using them, it will prove beneficial for both your studies and your ongoing career once you graduate. Both these resources are practical and designed for busy social workers, giving access to key legislation and relevant articles which will help inform you as you build a case. They offer:
