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Students Based Off Campus

Whether you're a student based off campus in the UK or overseas, you can access a wide range of resources and support from the University Library. 

Help and support is available in a number of ways outlined below. If you have any questions about our services, please get in touch.

Members of the University of Wolverhampton are able to use a large number of electronic databases, journals and books.

Using these electronic resources requires logging in with your University IT account username and password; you are then recognised as a valid user.

Your IT account will be activated during enrolment. Advice about password issues is available on the or you can contact IT Services on +44 (0)1902 322000 or itsupport@wlv.ac.uk

Accessing Resources from LibrarySearch and Databases A-Z 

The first time you click on a link to an electronic resource from these sources you may be prompted to log in. If an Sign In page appears, use your standard IT username and password (the same as you would use to sign in to Canvas, myWLV or University email).

 

You should then be taken to the resource.

Accessing a Resource Directly

It is generally easier to follow a link from our website or library catalogue to access a resource. If you go directly to a resources website you can still log in, providing we have a subscription to that resource.

You need to find the option to log in on the resource page. It may be called any of the following:

  • Shibboleth login
  • Institutional login
  • Log in via your institution
  • OpenAthens login

You should be asked what institution you are from - just find University of Wolverhampton in their list and follow the instructions (the interface will vary between providers. Some will let you search, others give you a drop down list).

You may also like to install the browser extension to help you access articles you come across when browsing.

Further Help

Please check the list of frequently asked questions on the . If you are still having problems please .

We have a wide range of eResources available to all students – these include eBooks, journal articles, and online databases. 

To log in to eResources, you will need to use the following details:

    • Username: student number
    • Password: IT password
  • If you have any issues with logging in, you can contact us by calling 01902 32 1333, emailing library@wlv.ac.uk, or via ASSIST.

The University provides access to thousands of ebooks and ejournals. Wherever possible, we buy ebook versions of the books recommended on course reading lists, as well as ebooks for background reading.

You can:

  • read them on mobile devices
  • print and download sections according to copyright law and publishers’ allowances
  • have 24-hour access, on and off campus
  • do keyword searches, make notes and export details to reference management systems like RefWorks.

You can find ebooks and ejournal articles using LibrarySearch. First, put your keywords into the library catalogue’s search box then use the drop-down menu to select ebooks or articles and click Search.

LibrarySearch

If you want to access an ebook, click on its title. Sign in with your University IT account username and password if requested.

eBook Dawsons

Our ebooks come from different sources, so how you use them and how they look can vary.  

For help using ebooks, try our FAQs or refer to the ebooks’ own help pages.

Skills for Learning

Skills for Learning offer a wide range of online tutorials and study guides to help you improve your academic study skills. These include academic writing, critical thinking, referencing and much more. 

The Skills for Learning webpages can be found here. 

If you want specific help with academic skills contact the Skills Team:

In the UK

If you are a student or member of staff at Wolverhampton, you may also be able to visit other university libraries that are members of SCONUL. You can apply for access through SCONUL https://www.sconul.ac.uk/. Once you have received a confirmation email, please contact the institution you would like to visit to arrange this.

During the course of your study you may wish to make use of resources at other libraries:

To find your local Public Library in England and Wales https://www.gov.uk/local-library-services

Outside the UK

  • WorldCat is the world's largest network of library content and services. It lets you search the collections of libraries in your community and thousands more around the world. Select ‘Find a Library’ to search for a library near you.

For more information contact us using Ask the Library

For help with any aspect of our library services, please contact us through one of the channels below.  

  • You can talk to us via ASSIST, our online chat service, any time of the day or night

Assist is available 24/7, 365 days of the year.  Our staff are happy to help from 8.45am until 7.15pm on weekdays and from 10.15am until 6.45pm at weekends. Outside of these hours queries will be answered by librarians at other institutions who will be able to answer most enquiries and refer any others back to Wolverhampton staff if needed.

  • Email: Ask the Library
  • Call the library on +44 1902 321333 (outside UK), 0845 4081631 (inside UK)

If you want specific help with academic skills contact the Skills Team:

You might find the help you want in our FAQs or our Logging in page.