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Journals & Databases 
Information about recommended academic journals and databases.

Image & Film Research 
Magazines, image archives and audiovisual content. 

Materials & Design Practice 
Information on the Materials Library collection and supporting databases for the study of material objects and suggested starting points for research and practice in design.

Course Reading Lists

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Finding Books & eBooks

The Library has access to thousands of books, both in print and online. Search the Library Catalogue below to find the books available in the Library and where you can find a book on the shelf.

Click here to browse some of the latest design books in the Library.

Use Library Search Plus to find our books available online only. eBooks can be downloaded, are searchable and provide tools for saving and managing. You can also access eBooks through individual eBook platforms like those below.

When searching for print books in the Library, the following numbers can be helpful in locating particular subject areas.

001.6443 Computer Aided Design
006.696 3D Modelling
306.3 Consumer Culture
600 Technology
621.0228 Model Engineering
629.1 Transport Design
690 Building Construction
709 Art History
710 Environment Design
720 Architecture
741.6 Graphic Design
741.671 Packaging
745 Design
745.2 Product Design
745.2024 Sustainable Design
745.4 Design Aesthetics
745.501 Craft Theory
749 Furniture

What Does Your Subject Librarian do?

Your Subject Librarian can help with:

Conducting research and finding high-quality sources

Using information resources and search tools effectively

Referencing, from in-text citations to your bibliography