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      When you’re researching for your thesis or dissertation you will need to expand your horizons beyond Sheffield and look at collections further afield. Here we outline some of the options available to you.

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      Exploring other libraries

      Library Hub lists the holdings of many UK and Irish academic, national and specialist libraries. If you want to discover what’s held elsewhere, or you’re planning a visit to another library, check Library Hub first

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      Visiting other libraries

      Being a researcher at Sheffield opens lots of doors for you. The British Library has services aimed at students conducting research, and many other university libraries around the UK will welcome you and allow you to use their print collections.

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      If Sheffield doesn’t have what you need, the Library may be able to borrow books or obtain journal articles from other libraries. Before using this service check StarPlus and look online at freely-available material made available through Open Access, via CORE.

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