Economics resources and support

• Most of the print resources for Economics are in the Arts and Social Sciences Library on the first floor.
• We use the Library of Congress Classification Scheme, and you can find books and print journals here: : HB - Economic theory and demography; HC - Economic history and conditions; HD - Industries, industrial management, labour.
• To find our electronic resources, use MetaLib. We are now buying eBooks which are listed on the catalogue or on MetaLib.
• Recommended textbooks (books in high demand for essays, for example) are kept in the Short Loan Collection (SLC)
• Examination papers: past papers can be found online. Please ask at the EFM Graduate or Undergraduate offices.
• University of Bristol Economics PhD theses are held in the Arts and Social Sciences Library thesis collection, kept in a locked cage on the first floor. They can be looked at in the library, and you will need to complete a slip for each one. Please ask at the library issue desk.

• Quick search on the Library homepage
  search for books, journals, or articles and databases using our various search tools, plus Internet search using Google Scholar.
• The Subject resources section of these pages includes key economics databases (via MetaLib) and key management databases (via MetaLib) for searching for journal articles references, etc, quick reference tools, and Internet links.
• Our Library collections and eResources pages give full advice on finding all types of materials.
• The Inter-Library Loans (ILL) service can be used to obtain Items not held in print in the University's branch libraries or available online. See below for more details. Access to other university libraries and the British Library may be a useful alternative.

• The Inter-Library Loans (ILL) service can be used to obtain Items not held in print in the University's branch libraries or available online.

  • Undergraduates and taught postgraduates should see their personal tutor before applying for an Inter-library loan. If the tutor agrees, it may be possible to issue you with an Inter-library loan voucher.
  • Complete an inter-library loan form on the Catalogue page: https://www.lib.bris.ac.uk/ALEPH/
  • Collect a voucher from the Graduate Studies Office
   

• Our Research support pages cover finding information, managing information, and exploiting your research, together with sources of further help and advice.
• Each academic department in the university has its own library representative, whose duties are detailed in these guidelines. The Library economics rep is Jahirul Islam.
• New academic staff are welcome to contact the Subject Librarian to arrange a session on how the Library can help you. You may want to discuss, for example, information literacy sessions for students; or perhaps want some instruction yourself in using a particular database. Whatever your library needs - run them past us, and we'll see if we can help!

• key economics databases (via MetaLib)
• key management databases (via MetaLib)
  These links take you to a list of databases and other information resources, with a cross-search option. For details of a particular resource click on the Info icon next to the resource name.

• Here is a list of useful free websites I have collected on delicious: http://delicious.com/angejoyce/economics

Printed dictionaries of Economics can be found in the Arts and Social Sciences Library, on the first floor at HB61, and there are a number of useful online resources. They can be used to get a good overview of the subjects, or to research specific aspects of them. Examples are:

• New Palgrave dictionary of economics at HB61 NEW
• We also recommend an e-book, The new Palgrave dictionary of economics online, which you can find on the Library catalogue
• Also see the list of economics resources (via MetaLib), which include online encyclopedias

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Your Subject Librarian runs classes on library and information skills.  If you need help, please email her  angela.joyce@bristol.ac.uk

• Video tutorials - topics include the Library Catalogue, understanding references on reading lists, using the MetaLib resource gateway, off-campus access to eResources, etc.
• Finding and using information pages - covering key aspects of information skills, including researching a topic, effective use of Google, evaluating your search results, avoiding plagiarism, etc. Also includes a Jargon-buster page.
• Library guides - downloadable guides to each branch library, our main search tools, special library services, etc.
• External resources for developing your information skills - including online tutorials and downloadable guides.
• Find out about referencing in your written work and EndNote referencing software in 'Referencing help'.

• General referencing guidance
• General advice on journal title abbreviations

• General advice on writing and style guides
• Our Plagiarism: information and advice for students page explains what plagiarism is, how to avoid it, and the consequences of plagiarism.

EndNote is the University of Bristol's recommended bibliographical management software, which can be used to collect, store, organise and manage references, and to output them as reference lists or bibliographies. A particularly useful function is 'Cite While You Write', enabling you to format Word documents, producing bibliographies and adding references within the text.

• EndNote Basic (formerly EndNote Web) help, advice and training sessions
  This is the recommended version for all undergraduate and taught postgraduate students - it is available free to UoB students and staff.
• EndNote Desktop support
  Academics, researchers and research postgraduates can use the desktop version, which may be installed on their UoB PC. See the 'Help and support' page of EndNote Desktop support for details of self help training materials.