Librarian
March 2025
In this update University Library Services share library news and links to support we think staff and students at partner centres will find useful. It would be great if you could share these updates with students too where appropriate.
Big Talk 2025 - Student Feedback
About your library username and password
Members of partner staff who have requested access to University of Sunderland Library now have a library username and password. This is different to your main University User ID. Library usernames begin with ‘sun’ and provide access to e-resources such as ebooks and journals (where licenses allow) and the Library Reading List system.
As a reminder: when you log into the library e-resources make sure you are fully signed out of your main University User ID first.
To learn more applying for library access:
- Click here if you already have a University User ID
- Click here if you do not yet have a University User ID
To learn about what you can access and to watch a video demonstration of using the library visit the Library Guide for Partner Staff.
LibKey & Browzine trial
The University Library is running a trial of LibKey Nomad and Browzine. LibKey Nomad is a browser extension that facilitates access to subscribed and open access content. When LibKey Nomad is installed, if you start your research at a publisher's site or if you find a book on Amazon, LibKey will check if the article or book is available from the library.
Browzine is an interface that allows users to browse and access most of the library’s subscribed e-journals from a range of publishers in one place.
You can access Browzine through the ‘Journals Beta’ button on the library homepage.
For more information about LibKey and Browzine visit the LibKey Nomad Library Guide. We’d welcome any feedback about LibKey Nomad – if you’d like to provide some feedback on LibKey Nomad please contact the Distance Services Librarian, Leanne Young.
Spotlight: Cite Them Right
The easiest ways for students to access Cite Them Right are:
- Through the Databases A-Z list on the library homepage, or
- By searching for Cite Them Right on Library Search and choosing the ‘Available Online’ filter.
Both of these methods will guide students to the correct login box.
Partner staff should access Cite Them Right directly via the Cite Them Right webpage. Staff will need to choose the ‘Login via your Institution’ option and search for the University of Sunderland.
Contact the library at University of Sunderland if you need support accessing Cite Them right.
One-to-one support for students
Did you know that students can book one-to-one appointments with the Distance Services Librarian if they have a question or need some support with using library eresources? Students can book available 15 minute slots in the Librarian’s calendar if they would like to have a video call and chat with a librarian.
We’d appreciate it if you could share the information in this newsletter with your students. If you have any questions, get in touch with the Distance Services Librarian, Leanne Young