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Distance learners

A guide for distance learning and online students

Online student library services

Digital library

Students that have enrolled on 'online' courses will have full use of our digital library to access ebooks, chapters, journal articles and more: Library homepage

NB You will not have use of our print collections as a student but if you live near the Exeter campuses you would be welcome to apply via this form for an external borrower account as a 'Local resident'.  

Library search screen

 

Study skills

It may be a while since your last piece of academic writing, or this may be a completely new skill to you. Don’t panic! You can find guidance on Study Zone Digital on a number of study-related areas, including:

  • Reading and note-making strategies
  • Study and time management
  • Critical analysis
  • Digital skills
  • Presentation skills
  • Academic writing process
  • Revision and exam strategies

 

Online study skills resources

There are online study skills resources available here.

Bookable study skills online appointments

You can book online appointments with a study skills advisor here.

Maths and stats online appointments

You can book maths and stats online appointments here.

Your Liaison librarians

Select your subject from the drop down menu to find your subject librarian and get in touch or book an appointment

Reading list support

Online reading lists provide quick and easy access to digital and print resources. You can find out more about the Reading List service via the Reading List support materials in Sharepoint.

Copyright support

As a member of the University you will encounter copyright issues during the course of your work and study, whether using other people's copyright works or creating your own. You can find comprehensive guidance and support via the Copyright Toolkit in Sharepoint.

Online resources

Digital library

Distance learners have full use of our digital library to access ebooks, chapters, journal articles and more: 

Library homepage

Library Search

Journal search

 

Single sign on

Enter your University email address and password to authenticate using 'Single sign on'.

 

Library search

Use library search to find ebooks in our collections:  https://librarysearch.exeter.ac.uk/discovery/search

Once you have typed your keywords in the search box you can 'Refine your results' by selecting your preferred options in the column on the left.  For example, you could select: 'Available online' to avoid scrolling through titles that are not available to you unless you can visit the libraries in person.

Databases

You can also browse for ebooks, ejournals, newspapers archives, financial data and so on, in individual databases:

Select your subject guide

There is a carefully prepared subject guide ready for you.  It will introduce you to your dedicated Liaison librarian that you can book an online appointment with for help.  It will also point you to key resources and databases.  Please select from the list below:

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