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Subject guide to Information Studies

Key resources Where to study
Use StarPlus to find online and print materials including books, journals and databases. The Information Commons is where you'll find most of the books recommended for your modules. In some cases these will also be available as ebooks. The IC provides a range of study environments, including bookable group study rooms and silent study space.
Use myResource Lists to find materials on your reading lists. Alternative study spaces are available at St George's Library where you'll find books and print journals.
Information about our other sites
Key databases Key web sites
Emerald reviews ipl2
Scopus Internet Library for Librarians
Web of Knowledge (WoK) Other useful web sites for information studies
Library literature & information science General internet resources
LISA via ProQuest
Other useful databases for information studies
Information literacy Contacts and News
Information skills tutorials for information studies Your subject librarian is Alastair Allan a.allan@sheffield.ac.uk
Information literacy Social Sciences blog
Social Sciences News
Library News
Library Twitter @UniSheffieldLib