Make the most of eBooks
eBooks are available 24/7, wherever you are as long as you have an internet connection.
Online Reading Lists allow for quick and easy access to key course materials. They include links to the Library Catalogue and online resources where available.
If your module has a reading list then it will be available via Blackboard or Moodle.
Libraries outside of the UK
If you are based outside the UK you may be able to use the national, academic, public or professional bodies’ libraries.
We have a wide range of subject guides.
Use these guides to find all the key resources in your area. Meet your Librarian and keep up to date with all the latest books and resources we have on your subject.
Use our How to Films for help with FINDit
Find lots more guides on our Guides Directory Page.
What is Google Scholar?
Google Scholar provides a simple way to broadly search for scholarly literature. In Scholar you can search across many disciplines and sources, including journal articles, theses, books and abstracts, from academic publishers, professional societies, online repositories, universities and other web sites.
How is it different from Google?
Google has a broader scope than Google Scholar and looks for resources regardless of where they come from and who they are written by. Instead of searching the entire web, Google Scholar just searches for scholarly literature. This means you will get far more relevant, authoritative and up to date results.
Can I access full text articles?
Yes, but not always. Some articles are freely available, plus you can also set up Google Scholar to access the University’s journal subscriptions.
To do this click on Settings then Library Links. Type USW into the search box and select FINDit@University of South Wales – Viewonline@USW.Tick the boxes next to the results and save. You will now be able to access our subscriptions via Google Scholar.
Do I still need to use FINDit?
Google Scholar is a good starting point for your research, but please be aware that it doesn’t index everything. It is important to use FINDit as well to search our subscription databases and journals for relevant journal articles.
For more information have a look at our Guide to FINDit or contact your Faculty Librarian.
eduroam wireless internet can be used by students internationally.
The level of network access a visitor has is set by the host university. More details about where it's available and levels of network access are available on the eduroam website.