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Finding books and eBooks with SmartSearch

Finding a book

Search for the book using the book title or the author and a keyword from the title
Diagram explaining structure of book reference: Author, Publication year in brackets, Title of book (in italics). Place of publication: publisher.
Search the Library Catalogue using the book title and the name of the Editor

Can't find what you need?

Can't find what you need? 

You can contact us at library@aston.ac.uk or speak to start a Live Chat with a member of the Library team. 

Live Chat is available Mon-Fri, 9am-6pm. 

 

Managing your library books

  • Undergraduates can borrow 20 books, taught postgraduates 25 books and researchers 35 books at any one time.
  • If you need a book for longer you can renew the book by going to your Library Record.
  • If all copies of a book are out on loan and you would like to get hold of a copy you can reserve it
  • If there is an electronic copy (e-book) click on the link and login.  E-books are exactly the same in terms of content as a printed book; they are just in a different format. We buy e-books from a number of different sources, please check the help files on the specific platform or contact the library@aston.ac.uk for further help.

Can't find what you need?

If you cannot find the book you're looking for in Library SmartSearch you can suggest that we buy the book using this form.

If there are books on your Reading List which the Library doesn't have please contact lis_readinglists.ac.uk and we will contact your lecturer.