Getting Started

How to use this guide 

This guide identifies the most useful resources for Kent Business School and keeps you up to date with library skills and news dedicated to business. 

Use the menu tabs at the top of this page for more information on accessing journals, databases, help with referencing, and decolonising your research. 

Getting started 

The best place to get started with searching for resources is your online reading list and Library Search.  

Reading lists

Your online reading list can be found via your course moodle. Here is a short video with instructions on how to access and use your reading list.

Library Search

Library Search allows you to search the library’s collection of books, journals, databases, av materials, and special collections. You can search by keyword, or by specific titles, authors, and publications. 

You can choose to search everything including all print, electronic, AV, and special collections, as well as using filters to only search specific collections.  

You can watch a quick 4 minute video here which demonstrates how to use Library Search