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Databases

The library does not just subscribe to books and journals, we also have access to a wide variety of databases for your area of study or research. The word 'database' means electronic sources of information, which includes ejournal and ebook collections, images, market reports, statistics, video lectures, and more.

How to use the Databases A-Z

Our Databases A-Z is an alphabetical list of all of our databases. Feel free to scroll through the whole list, or click a letter to jump to database names beginning with that letter. For more information, see our dedicated guide to Using the Databases A-Z.



Alternatively you can also search for databases by name, by subject or by type of information covered.

Icons

Alongside each database, there are labels denoting what type of database it is and also icons highlighting features, such as accessibility, eTraining, companion mobile apps, or whether additional registration is required.

Please contact us if you need any help with getting access to a database or would like to know more about it.

Recommended Databases

Ejournals
  • Art Full Text includes fine, decorative and commercial art, as well as photography, film and architecture.
  • Arts and Humanities Database covers art, architecture, design, history, philosophy, music, literature, theatre and cultural studies.
  • Taylor & Francis Journals cover Arts & Humanities, Law, Medicine & Health, Science & Mathematics and Social Sciences.
Referencing
  • Cite Them Right is an online tool teaching correct referencing and how to avoid plagiarism.
News
  • European Newsstream covers the most recent news content from the UK and Europe, including The Guardian, The Times, newswires, journals and websites.
Images, Video and Audio
  • Box of Broadcasts is an on demand TV and radio service for education.
  • Bridgeman Education provides digital images sourced from the world’s leading museums, galleries, contemporary artists and private collections.
  • Harper's Bazaar Archive is a comprehensive, searchable archive of every page, advertisement, and cover of every issue of Harper's Bazaar from its first appearance in 1867 to the current month.
  • JSTOR contains journals, images and primary sources from the arts, business and economics, humanities, law, medicine, science, and the social sciences.
  • Sage Research Methods Video: Practical Research and Academic Skills provides videos explaining the essential skills needed to complete research, including writing proposals, designing projects, and securing ethical approval.
  • Vogue Archive provides digital images sourced from the world’s leading museums, galleries, contemporary artists and private collections.
Statistics and Data
  • Mintel includes UK market reports, analysis, data and news on industries, products, brands and companies.
  • Statista is good for global data and business intelligence with an extensive collection of statistics, reports, insights and infographics.
  • Worth Global Style Network (WGSN) is a consumer trend forecaster offering research, style analysis and news to the fashion, retail and design industries.
Research