Discover research

Use discovery tools to explore what’s available to you.

StarPlus

StarPlus, via ‘My services’ in MUSE, is a good starting point for your literature search as it connects you to the wealth of information available via the Library. You can use the Advanced Search functionality to focus and refine your search criteria.

Learn more about StarPlus

Subject-specific resources

As a student at Sheffield, you have access to a wide range of specialist databases and resources. In many cases these discipline-specific resources will give you additional search options.

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Special Collections and Archives

Special Collections and the National Fairground and Circus Archive hold extensive collections of rare books and archives.

Explore our Collections and Archives

Freely-available material

The UK, like many countries, is moving towards making research openly available to all. There are now several tools to help you locate copies of articles you wouldn’t otherwise be able to read without paying a fee.

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The University Library