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. |
| Issues Online
Issues Online is a reference source addressing contemporary social issues. Easy to use, it is a perfect starting point for any research. |
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. |
| Sociology Review
Sociology Review makes the latest academic research accessible to students, with articles linked to A-level specification topics. Making sure students are prepared for exams, with advice to support independent research and study skills. |
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 |
|---|---|
| Complete Issues | Complete Issues is a one-stop source for information on a wide range of topics. It will provide you with relevant articles, statistics, and organisations for your research quickly and easily. (Includes 3 publications Essential Articles, Factfile and Key Organisations.) |
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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