Search for print and electronic books using the library website: http://library.lincoln.ac.uk
It is recommended that you log in to the library website before you begin searching. You can do this by clicking on the 'My Account' tab, selecting 'Students and staff' and entering your university email address (yourstudentIDnumber@students.lincoln.ac.uk) and your Blackboard password.
Search tip: If looking for a specific book, type the author's surname and keywords from the title of the book in the search box.
Information about requesting books can be found here.
The Lean Library browser extension makes it simple to access our resources, wherever you are and whenever you need them.
Install the extension and you'll be alerted via a pop-up message if you visit a website we can provide access to. It’s then just a single click to open the site through the library’s systems and get access to any articles, journals and ebooks we have licences for.
The SCONUL Access scheme offers students registered at the University of Lincoln access to other UK higher education libraries.
Most part-time, distance learning and placement students (Band B) will receive access and potentially borrowing rights through the SCONUL Access scheme.
Click here for more information on participating institutions and to join the scheme.
Online application
You will be sent an email notification to say that your application is being processed and, when approved, you will receive an email confirmation. Please follow the instructions in the email confirmation.
Please note that this is only available for UK based students.