Libraries and Learning Skills
Please see the Library FAQ pages for more information on finding books, Inter Library Loans, and More Books. We're happy to help if you're having trouble finding something -- just ask.
Search for books here: library.lincoln.ac.uk
Or visit the Library and browse the shelves for books on a particular topic. Books relevant to Music are in various places, but you may find these call numbers useful:
The library has a large collection of e-books which you can access by searching the library catalog. Select 'Electronic Resource' as the Library Location to limit your search to e-books only.
We also have access to e-book databases which give you access to a wide range of material. Please click on the links below to access these.
This link opens in a new windowIf we do not have a book you need in the library, please use our More Books and Inter Library Loan services and we will do our best to help you obtain what you need. More details (and links to the services) are below:-
We really want to know what resources you can’t get hold of. Let us know and we’ll buy more books and e-books.
Complete the form with details of what you need and we’ll get in touch with you if we need any additional information. Most books will be supplied within 4 weeks and we’ll reserve the book for you when it arrives.
Inter library loans are requests for items not held in our collections. These requests can include loans of books or copies of journal articles, book chapters or conference papers.
In order to request an inter library loan, please fill in the form by clicking on the button below.
Please note: Inter library loans cannot be renewed.
Requesting Inter library loans
We now able to offer an inter library loan service for physical items, in addition to the existing digital service for articles and chapters.
Some physical items may still be difficult to obtain and there may be delays in supply due to the ongoing restrictions in place with postal services and at other libraries. Electronic (PDF or SED) versions of articles, conference papers and single book chapters will continue to be supplied where possible.
Please allow additional time (up to 10 days) for your request to be supplied.
If you are unsure what you can request please contact the Acquisitions team.
