Find Information in Other Libraries
National Library catalogues
British Library
Use the Search link to search the Reference Collections in London, or the Document Supply Collections (from where we get most of our Inter-Library Loans|).
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COPAC
A combined catalogue of the major UK academic libraries, now including the British Library too.
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M25 Consortium of Academic Libraries
Consortium of over 125 Higher Education in and around London. Southampton Solent University is NOT a member, but their Web site is a useful starting-place to investigate the holdings of London libraries.
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SUNCAT
Use if you only want to locate journals. A UK serials union catalogue containing records for many research libraries with further records being added continuously.
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Local Library Catalogues
Southampton City Library
Search for books, CDs and videos. City Library members can also access some eResources.
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University of Southampton
Map| and opening hours|. Please note that visitors need to have some ID with them.
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Hampshire Library Services
Search for books, music, CDs and videos. Hampshire Library Service members can also access some eResources|.
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Access information
Most academic libraries are open for anyone to use for reference. If you wish to visit a non-academic library, and require a "letter of introduction", please contact your Information Librarian. If you are a final year student, postgraduate or member of staff here, you may also be able to get books, journal articles etc. from other libraries through our Inter-Library Loans service|.
SCONUL Access Scheme
Borrowing rights at other colleges and universities for academic staff, full time taught postgraduate and research students, part-time and distance and placement students.
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SCONUL Vacation Access Scheme
Vacation access to the libraries of other colleges and universities.
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British Library Readers Pass
Permits access to the London Reading Rooms. Arrangements for admission depend on your status.
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