Find out about how you can use Library resources for learning online Getting started using the library A guide to getting started at the University Library for online students. Online resources The library provides access to journals, ebooks, databases, newspapers, theses and more. Requesting scans of journal articles and book chapters You can request scans of articles and chapters not available online. Using other libraries University of Edinburgh students are able to use other university and public libraries. Visiting our libraries You are welcome to use our libraries if you live or work in the area, or are visiting Edinburgh. Accessing Library resources from off-campus using the Virtual Private Network (VPN) Register for the University’s VPN for easier access to library resources off-campus Virtual Private Network Even if you are not based in Edinburgh it may still be worthwhile to register for the University's Virtual Private Network (VPN). Information literacy skills and support It's important to develop your capacities in finding, using and evaluating information, whether that information is for your studies, research or everyday life. Getting help with using library resources Who to contact about using the library's resources Student card/student number Your student number, which can be found on your University (matriculation) card, gives you access to library spaces and resources. This article was published on 2024-08-21
