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Senate House Library

Digital resources

The Library subscribes to a variety of digital resources or eResources, including ebooks, e-journals and databases. 

In general, eResources are available to all SHL members onsite at SHL, with off-site access limited to University of London staff and students only.

For specific resource access please check access statements in the catalogue and eResource A-Z on our LibGuides platform.

How to access digital resources

Who has access?

In general, eResources are available to all SHL members onsite at SHL, with off-site access limited to University of London staff and students only. For specific resource access please check access statements in the catalogue and eResource A-Z on our LibGuides platform.

Access to eResources is permitted and restricted based on licence agreements with publishers and providers. In a very limited number of cases access permissions will change when agreements are renewed.

User typeOn-site accessOff-site access with SHL library card
School of Advanced StudyYesYes
University of London WorldwideYesYes - primary access through Online Library
University of London federal institutionYesYes - some resources restricted to on-site access
University of London alumniYesYes - see list of alumni eResources
Other Senate House Library membersYesNo

Accessing eResources in and outside of the Library

FAQs

Visit our LibAnswers page to see frequently asked questions and troubleshooting advice about eResource access.

Visit our Research Support page for video tutorials on searching for ebooks, e-journals and e-resources.