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Communication : Finding Books

Library catalogue

The Library Catalogue is the best place to start searching for books and ebooks.

Try it out using the search box below.

Where can I find ebooks in the Library?

You can easily access most of the Library's ebooks using the Library Catalogue.  This short video will show you how to find them.
Check our ebooks guide for more details about ebook collections in the library.

Where are the books shelved?

Here are some shelf numbers (shelfmarks) to get you started. 

Topic     Belfast           
     
Advertising 659.1
Communication    302.2
  Communication disorders    616.855
Counselling 361.06
Discourse analysis 401.41
Grammar 415
Language 400
  Language acquisition 401.93
  Lobbying 324.4
  Management communication  658.45
  Marketing 658.8
  Mass media 302.23
  Psychotherapy 616.8914
  Public relations 659.1
  Socioloinguistics 306.44
   

Where can I find dictionaries and encyclopaedia?

Dictionaries and encyclopaedia are a great place to start if you are new to a topic.  Here are some of the best for Communication.

Looking for a reading list?

Why not check to see if your reading list is available online? Search by module title, module code or lecturer.

Reserving books

You may request or reserve books from any campus whether they are on loan or not, using the 'Reserve this item' button in the Library catalogue.

Choose where you want to collect the item and you will be notified when it is available to collect. (Two day Loan material is excluded).

Getting books not available in any of the University libraries

 

 If the book you need isn't in the Library catalogue, then you can request a copy of the book using our Document Delivery Service.