How can I recommend a resource?
Teaching staff, researchers and students can suggest the purchase of resources such as books, journals, databases and others through the Recommend a resource service.
Our team at the Library will evaluate the possibility of including the resource using the following criteria:
- The interest and relevance of the topic and the authors in relation to the university's fields of study, teaching and research
- The resource's availability in digital format (this will be prioritized)
- Budget availability and resources already present in the collection, to ensure thematic balance
The Library will inform you whether your request has been approved or declined.
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What documents can you request?
You can request any books relating to teaching, learning and research at the UOC.
Digital titles will be given priority, and we will only send you a paper version if the book is not available in digital format.
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I have finished my course. Can I carry on using the Library?
You can continue to use the Library's search engine to consult content that is published in open access.
UOC Alumni can also continue to benefit from many of the Library's services.
Please note that some Library content, databases and platforms have a limited number of user licences, and priority access is reserved for educational purposes. This is why you can only consult them while you are a student at the UOC.
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Who can use the Library's services and resources?
Access to the website and search engine will be open to everyone. However, some subscription services and resources will only be available to members of the UOC community (depending on their user profile).
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I'm not yet familiar with the Library. What can I find there?
- Specialized digital content(books, journals, etc.) for your field of study, accessible 24 hours a day.
For example, an atlas of the human body, an online art gallery, newspaper archives, documentaries, recordings of concerts and plays, and publications including The Washington Post and The Wall Street Journal.
- Services: we clear up any doubts you may have, and help you find information and expand your searches.
- Information and guidelines for passing your assignments.
- Library guides: guides with selected content for looking at various topics in more depth (cryptocurrencies, speech therapy, climate change, etc.).
- Seminars and self-training modules: go to the Library's BiblioSkills training site, and find out how to search for information, avoid fake news and cite references correctly.
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