Most of what you need for your coursework and research — books, journal articles, eBooks, and more — can be found using LibrarySearch, the University’s main search tool.

Start your search below, or scroll down to explore our guides for finding resources by format (such as journals, datasets, theses, or statistics) or by search tool (such as Google Scholar, Semantic Scholar, or specialist literature mapping tools).

Finding Information by Format

Whether you need books, journal articles, statistics, images, or specialist materials, these guides show you how to find and access different kinds of sources — using both Abertay Library resources and trusted external tools.

Not sure which search tool to use?

Start with LibrarySearch for most academic research needs.

Need to go further? Our Search and discovery tools guide explains when and why you might use Google Scholar for broader searching, Semantic Scholar for STEM research, LibKey Nomad for accessing full text on external sites, literature mapping tools for exploring research connections, or GenAI research assistants for quick summaries and exploration.

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