The electronic resources made available by Library Services include databases, eJournals and eBooks. All University members registered as University of Birmingham users can log onto the eLibrary using their UoB username and password.
The eLibrary service provides a fully authenticated single-sign-on environment to support teaching and research with access to over 50,000 subscription and open access eJournals, over 270,000 eBooks and over 1,000 eResources across all subject disciplines.
For more information please select one of the following:
There are many ways to search for articles on eLibrary. For fast article discovery searching try our SuperSearch tool. It harvests metadata from both library subscription and open access platforms, allowing you to carry out a fast search across numerous sources.
There are three ways to search SuperSearch:
Using 'SuperSearch' on the GoFindItapplet.
Quickset 'SuperSearch' on eLibrary. Log in to eLibrary and select QuickSearch. SuperSearch appears as a global QuickSet.
Metasearches on eLibrary. Log into eLibrary, select 'Find Resource' and search for 'Primo Central'.
For a full guide on the SuperSearch tool, please refer to the SuperSearch Guide. Please note this only searches a sub-set of content across all Subject Areas. Alternatively for a subject-specific search, try another QuickSet of individual eResources on eLibrary.
Log onto the eLibrary using your UoB username and password, select either eJournals, eResources or eBooks and start searching.
The Subject Advisor for your department can give you support and advice when necessary.
For seamless off campus access you are advised to use the eLibrary to access the resource you require.
If you are in a hall of residence, you need to be registered with Hallsnet in order to use the campus network.
Further information about accessing electronic resources is detailed in the eResources Authentication Guide.
Please see our mobile devices page for information about downloading ebooks, journal articles, borrowing ebook reader devices and mobile friendly resources.
Check the eJournals and eResources faults on the eLibrary homepage to see if you are experiencing a known problem.
You can Just Ask! and your query will be sent to the appropriate member of staff who will contact you as soon as possible.
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