All Databases
The Library provides access to a large number of online resources to support your learning, teaching and research. Search for a specific title below or filter the listing by clicking on the + to see all that might be relevant for your subject area.
You may access our digital resources from any device wherever you are studying or working. To access resources off-campus, use the University's Cisco AnyConnect VPN Client. Where resources require passwords details are shown below the relevant database description.
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ACM Digital Library
Video guide available here
African American Communities
Login to VPN Client for off campus access.
AJ Buildings Library
Register for access to Architect’s Journal with your Loughborough e-mail address before visiting the site. Sign in with the same details.
Architect's journal (AJ)
Register with your Loughborough e-mail address and log-in. Click My AJ, then select Digital Editions
ArXiv
Please note that preprints are preliminary reports of work that has not been certified by peer review.
BBC motion gallery JISC service
For best results access this product via Google Chrome.
bioRixiv
Please note that preprints are preliminary reports of work that has not been certified by peer review
BoB box of broadcasts
Video tutorials available here
Please note the University no longer uses the ATHENS system. If you are asked for an ATHENS username please try either clearing your browser history/cookies or use a different browser.
You will need to provide a few details to set up your account. You will then receive a verification email. Please ensure you verify your account as soon as you get the email.
British history online
Please note that we do not subscribe to premium content.
British Standards (BSOL)
To log in please click on the Institutional login link, select Loughborough University from the list and log in with your usual University credentials. Please note that British Standards Online (BSOL) is gradually introducing a new security feature to their documents. This means that from the beginning of March 2021, BSOL documents can only be opened with a plug-in installed on your device (File Open). The File Open plug-in has been installed on University lab machines and is being made available via the Software Centre to those using the University’s managed desktop service. To download it onto your own device the BSI have provided this help document.
ChemRxiv
Please note that preprints are preliminary reports of work that has not been certified by peer review
Digimap
Click on login and enter Loughborough as the institution you would like to sign in with. Choose Loughborough University from the list NOT Loughborough University (ATHENS). You will be asked to complete a registration form the first time you use this service.
Digimap - Aerial
Click on login and enter Loughborough as the institution you would like to sign in with. Choose Loughborough University from the list NOT Loughborough University (ATHENS). You will be asked to complete a registration form the first time you use this service.
Digimap - Environment
Click on login and enter Loughborough as the institution you would like to sign in with. Choose Loughborough University from the list NOT Loughborough University (ATHENS). You will be asked to complete a registration form the first time you use this service.
Digimap - Geology
Click on login and enter Loughborough as the institution you would like to sign in with. Choose Loughborough University from the list NOT Loughborough University (ATHENS). You will be asked to complete a registration form the first time you use this service.
Digimap - Historic
Click on login and enter Loughborough as the institution you would like to sign in with. Choose Loughborough University from the list NOT Loughborough University (ATHENS). You will be asked to complete a registration form the first time you use this service.
Digimap - Marine
Click on login and enter Loughborough as the institution you would like to sign in with. Choose Loughborough University from the list NOT Loughborough University (ATHENS). You will be asked to complete a registration form the first time you use this service.
Click here for Accessibility options.
Espacenet (patents)
Video guide available here
medRxiv
Preprints are preliminary reports of work that have not been certified by peer review. They should not be relied on to guide clinical practice or health-related behaviour and should not be reported in news media as established information.
Powder diffraction file
Pre-loaded on the bookable CD-Rom workstation. For use only in the Library.
SciFinder (classic)
Complete the online registration form from on campus/ using the VPN. You will then receive a confirmation email before you can begin searching SciFinder Scholar. Video guide available here
Scival
There is more information about how to use Scival and other tools that can measure research visibility responsibly on the Research Support website.
Testaments to the Holocaust documents and rare printed materials from the Wiener Library, London.
To access select Archives Unbound.
WWD (Women's Wear Daily)
For off-campus access please login via the VPN.