You can access library resources and services from the library website, the MyEd 'Studies' tab or the subject guide for business.
Resources
The University Library provides access to a vast range of ebooks, ejournals, and databases. The main route to the Library's collection is via DiscoverEd. The majority of online resources are also available off-campus via this route.
The Business School also provides access to specialist databases which you may use later in your studies. These include company, financial, market, and global news databases including Refinitiv Workspace, Datastream, Bloomberg, S&P Capital IQ Pro, and more.
Study Space
There are great spaces to study at the University. There are formal and informal areas, areas for quiet individual study or for group working, and all the facilities you need to study effectively. The Main Library, George Square, is open 24/7. You can download the SeatEd@UoE app to view study space locations and check live occupancy details. For group study, there are pods in the Main Library or you can book a group study room.
Get Started
To help you get started with your studies, the following Business School guide will introduce you to the IT, teaching, library and study facilities and services in the Business School and wider University.
An introduction to IT, teaching, the Library and study for Business School undergraduate students
Skills Development
As you continue with your studies, there are many opportunities to develop your skills to help you succeed with your studies and support your continuing professional development.
The Digital Skills and Training team provide courses on software, data skills, and a series of 30 minute Bitesize courses focused on library and information skills.
Digital Skills and Training Resources
They also provide a recorded presentation which highlights some of the many ways you can develop your digital skills during your time at the University, including the Digital Skills Framework and the free LinkedIn Learning online learning service.
The Library offers self-paced Learn courses on using the Library resources. LibSmart 1 will support you with information on accessing and using online library resources, finding material for an essay and good academic practice with citation and referencing.
Develop your skills in using digital library resources with LibSmart
The Institute for Academic Development Study Hub provides support on academic skills such as effective studying and academic writing.
An essential part of academic writing is citing and referencing, this is the process you will use to acknowledge sources used in your coursework and assignments.
We recommend that you complete the following Business School tutorial to ensure you are aware of our expectations for your academic coursework.
Citing, referencing, and avoiding plagiarism
Contacts
Angela Nicholson
Academic Support Librarian for Business
Catherine Ure
Business School Librarian