Mathematical sciences
Providing access to quality Mathematical sciences resources and subject support.
References and citations Working off-campus Using the library
Databases View more
Here are the key databases/online resources to start finding information in your subject area. Click on 'View more' to go to the full listing for the Library, and use the filters to find more for this subject and others.
ArXiv
Please note that preprints are preliminary reports of work that has not been certified by peer review.
Springer link
To log in please click on the Access via your Institution link, enter Loughborough University, then log in with your usual University username and password.
Books E-books Catalogue
You can access books and e-books via the Catalogue (also known as Library Catalogue Plus) to search for and check their availability. The Catalogue also provides links to e-books and displays the shelf marks of physical books in the Library. We have detailed the shelf marks of the most popular topics below (the level is for the Library in Loughborough).
| Subject / title | Pilkington level | Shelfmark |
|---|---|---|
| Mathematics (general) | 1 | 510-511.2 |
| Algebra & number theory | 1 | 512-512.9 |
| Mathematical models | 1 | 511.8 |
| Arithmetic | 1 | 513-513.9 |
| Geometry | 1 | 516-516.9 |
| Statistical mathematics | 1 | 519.4-519.8 |
Videos View more
Use the videos to learn more about some resources or finding information.
Frequently asked questions View more
Here are some of the most popular questions asked by students in this subject. If you have a different question, check 'View more' or ask your Academic Librarian.
Does the Library provide learning support?
The Library offers a variety of ways to support your studies including specialist help from Academic Librarians and online research skills resources including the Academic Research Kit tutorials (ARK). The Academic Language Support Service (ALSS) and the Library have also created a Learn module that supports Study Skills.
How do I access an eBook?
From Library Catalogue Plus look at the options at the side of the page and click on ‘eBook’ in the ‘Format’ section to limit the results to eBooks. Click on ‘Get full text’ to open the eBook.
How do I access resources off-campus?
You need to search via the VPN and multi-factor authentication (MFA) when you are off campus, this link will show you how to download this onto your device.
