Recommended Resources for Your Subject.
Welcome to your library subject page. This has been compiled to help you find information for your studies.
Accessing eResources
Use the sections below for links to journals, databases or eBooks related to your subject. The link to each resource also includes login information.
Databases and Journals
| eResource | Access Details |
|---|---|
| JSTOR
A digital library that gives you access to more than 10 million academic journal articles, books, and primary sources on a wide range of subjects. |
Within college click on the title of the resource and it will open in a new tab. For access outside of college click on the title of the resource and then click the link ‘Log in through your library’, which can be found at the top of the web page. In the box ‘Search by Institution Name’ type in ‘Aquinas’ and click the ‘Search’ button. In the list of institutions click the ‘Log in’ link next to ‘Aquinas Sixth Form College, UK’. Enter the login details you use when logging into the computers in college. Remember to add @aquinas.ac.uk to your username. |
| Science Reference Source
A great one-stop source of information and includes a subject area for earth sciences. Provides useful articles on topics such as earth processes, earthquakes, environmental issues, rivers etc.. |
To access Science Reference Source from within college (while logged into the College network) click on the title of the resource and it will open in a new tab. For access outside of college click on the title of the resource to open a new tab. Use the box ‘Let’s find your institution’ and type in ‘Aquinas College’. Click on the name of the College in the list. You will then be asked to log in. Please enter the login details you use when logging into the computers in college. Remember to add @aquinas.ac.uk to your username. From the list of resources click on Science Reference Source. |
| Issues Online
Includes a topic section on environmental and global issues which deals with climate change, water crisis, sustainability and lots more. |
Within college click on the title of the resource and it will open in a new tab. For access outside of college the link will open in a new tab. Use the ‘Shibboleth’ login by clicking on ‘go to the login area’. Type ‘Aquinas College’ in the box ‘Type the name of your organisation’ and click ‘Continue’. Enter the login details you use when logging into the computers in college. Remember to add @aquinas.ac.uk to your username. |
| Ecologist
The world’s leading environmental affairs magazine available online, publishes information on the environment, climate change, farming, energy, food, health etc. |
This can be accessed as part of Science Reference Center using the login information outlined for that resource. |
| Geography Review
Leading geographers and examiners provide specially written case studies of recent events, grade boosting advice and additional online support. |
To access the magazine click on the title of the magazine to open the web page. Use the ’Sign In’ link in the navigation bar. Click the ’ Sign in with Google’ button. Use the same details that you use to log into your College Google account. The username is your College email address and the password is the one you use to log into your College Google account. |
To access the resources below, for reasons of copyright, you may be asked to enter the username and password you use to access your college Google account. A web page will open in a new tab detailing how to access the resource.
| eResource | Description |
|---|---|
| The Economist | The Economist offers authoritative insight and opinion on international news, politics, business, finance, science and technology. Useful for development and globalisation. |
eBooks
To access an eBook within college click on the title of the book and it will open in a new tab.
For access outside of college clicking on the title opens a login page. Enter the login details you use when logging into the computers in college. Remember to add @aquinas.ac.uk to your username.
If you need help and advice using any of the resources please contact a member of staff at one of the Library Help Desks. These are located on the first and second floor of the Learning Centre. Alternatively please use our contact form.
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