Libraries and Learning Skills
Every research project is unique so we recommend contacting your Academic Subject Librarian to discuss your research needs and the assistance we can offer.
Our subject guides give a general overview of the resources available in broad subject areas and list the databases and useful websites for your subject area. They also provide contact details for all librarians.
If your question falls within more than one discipline, or you are not sure who to contact, please email us and your enquiry will be referred to the appropriate person.
If you need a book, chapter, journal article, or conference paper that we don't have access to we can try and obtain a copy from another library for you.
The inter-library loan service is free for University of Lincoln staff and students and there is no limit on the number of requests you can make.
Please check the inter library loan pages for details of any current restrictions on supply of research materials.
The University of Lincoln participates in the Sconul Access Scheme, offering our staff and students access to hundreds of university libraries all around the UK.
To make use of this service you will need to register with Sconul Access and specify which institutions you would like to visit.
After registration you'll receive email notifications to confirm your application, when it has been approved and details of how to access the institution you have applied to.
The University Research Repository is a permanent deposit of academic work created by staff and postgraduate students of the University of Lincoln. It is managed by the Research and Enterprise office.
More information on the Repository is available on the Repository & Open Access page of the Research and Enterprise Portal. Queries can be sent to repository@lincoln.ac.uk.
The Library has produced a dedicated Introduction to Systematic Reviews guide.
This focuses on the searching aspect of systematic reviews and follows a step-by-step process.
If there's a book that you would like for your research that is not currently in the Library's collection but you feel that it would be a useful addition, you can recommend a copy for purchase.
If you wish to publish an OA (Open access ) article please contact Research & Enterprise - email repository@lincoln.ac.uk.
These are the details of JISC Read and Publish agreements
These are the publishers with which the University is currently subscribed:
More information on open access is available on the Repository & Open Access page of the Research and Enterprise Portal.