Abbreviation of Interlibrary Loan.
Another word for pictures, paintings or photographs. We have databases of images in the Databases A-Z which allows students to use images in their assignments. You can search for Image databases in the Databases A-Z by selecting Delweddau / Images in the Mathau / Types filter in the Search bar.
If you need help using images, contact an Academic Librarian.
A general term meaning the skill of searching for, and using, information effectively. Includes the ability to think critically and make balanced judgements about information that we find and use. If you need help with this, contact an Academic Librarian.
SEE ALSO: Academic Practice
A service offered to staff and students to obtain material for their research that is not available through our library.
SEE ALSO: Document Delivery
The International Standard Book Number (ISBN) is a 10 or 13 digit number that uniquely identifies books and book-like products.
SEE ALSO: ISSN (below)
The International Standard Serial Number (ISSN) is a unique 8 digit number that identifies ‘continuing resources’, for example newspaper, journal, magazine, websites and periodical titles, irrespective of their medium (print or electronic).
SEE ALSO: ISBN (above)
A single publication of a journal or magazine.
SEE ALSO: Journal
On MetSearch, a physical book available to loan is shown as Available. MetSearch will also display the words Item in place, which means it is on the library shelves for you to take, or for you to reserve and collect.