Scholarly Communications

A guide covering key aspects of scholarly communication.

SCONUL access

Access academic libraries in Ireland and the UK with a SCONUL (Society of College, National, and Academic Libraries) card. Visit UCD Library as a member of the SCONUL Access scheme.

Search tips

Some help in developing the best search strategy.

Self service

Find out how to borrow items using our self-service machines.

Sensory spaces

More information and how to book our Sensory Spaces

Service desks

Find out about the service desks throughout our libraries.

Short Loan Collection

Find out how to access and use our Short Loan Collection.

Social Justice resources and support

See our guide.

Social Media to Promote Research

See our guide for researchers.

Social Policy and Social Work resources and support

See our guide.

Social spaces

Find out about the Library Hub and other social spaces around the Library, where quiet talking and group work is allowed.

Sociology resources and support

See our guide.

Software tools

Tools like SPSS and NVivo to aid researchers.

Special Collections

Explore UCD Library's Special Collections.

Sports and Exercise Management resources and support

See our guide.

Staff contacts

Find library staff contact information by name or team.

Standards

How to find standards in print and online.

Store

Find out how to get items that are located in one of our stores.

Strategy and Plans

We have a page with information and documentation on our strategy and planning.

Student Advisers

UCD Student Advisers website

(Library) Student Guides

Our library student guides are here to help you while in the James Joyce Library.

Student jobs

See our student jobs page for current vacancies.

Study rooms

Information about our group and individual study rooms.

Study skills

A collection of titles to help with all aspects of study skills.

Study Skills for International Students

Check this guide for study tips for students from abroad attending UCD.

Subject guides

We have a full range of starter guides highlighting key resources for studying individual subjects.

Subject Librarians

Now called College Liaison Librarians. What/Who are College Liaison Librarians? Find out how to contact them and how they can assist you.

Systematic Review

A guide to undertaking a systematic review.