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Welcome to the Online Library

A service dedicated to students of the University of London's Distance learning community. We provide online resources, professional support and guidance to all our students whenever, and from wherever they have chosen to study.

Explore the Online Library with Library Search (formerly Summon)

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You can also browse our databases, resources and Publications Search. If you need help, refer to the Library Search guide. 

If you're new to the Online Library, take a look at Getting Started with the Online Library or watch one of our Webinars. To learn more about how to use and make the most of the Online Library for your studies, please visit our Online Library Webinar Page.

Log into Refworks, the Online Library's reference management tool. To set up your RefWorks account and learn how to use it, see our reference management guide.

The Online Library must be used within copyright law. Do not share your password or any materials in the library with other people. This could lead to the removal of your access to the library.

Online Library Enquiry Service will close for Easter

We will be unable to answer your enquiries from 2nd to 7th April, although you will still be able to talk to our Chatbot. Books, articles and support materials will still be available 24/7.

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Library News

Library Enquiry Service will close during the Easter break

30 Mar 2026

Please note that the Online Library Enquiry Service will be closed from Thursday 2nd April inclusive, and will open again on Wednesday 8th April. During this period we will be unable to answer your enquiries. If you contact us, we will respond as soon as we can after we have come back.

Happy Easter!

29 Mar 2026

 

spring flowers and books

 

Chag Pesach Sameach - Happy Passover 2026

28 Mar 2026
glasses clink over matzah plate with honey

 

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