Discover the resources that Robert Kennedy College students have access to.
To log in, select a resource from the list below and choose University of Salford. When prompted, enter your University of Salford email and password.
Key contact
Sue Barker-Mathews - Academic Support Librarian
I usually work Monday to Friday. Contact me using this form, if you need help to find or reference information for your assignments or research projects.
Resource access
Books
Ebook Central – Our biggest eBook collection, with over 170,000 books on different subjects. A great place to start if you need background information on a topic. Access the link with your Salford email and password.
Business Expert Press eBook Collections - Collection of books on business topics, including :
- Economics
- Entrepreneurship
- Digital
- Social Media
JSTOR Archive Collections - Collection of books and archived journal articles on different subjects. Great for classic texts and understanding how ideas have changed over time. Topics include:
- Business
- Development Studies
- Economics
- Finance
- Labour & Employment Relations
- Management & Organisational Behaviour
- Marketing & Advertising
- Law
Gale Reference Complete - Access to newspapers, E-books, journal articles, and magazines.
Journals
ProQuest Central - Collection includes:
- Scholarly journals
- Trade journals
- Newspapers
- Dissertations
- Market, Industry, and Country Reports
From Economist Intelligence Unit, BMI, ISI Emerging Markets. In subject areas such as:
- Business
- Economics
- Accounting
- Finance
- Management
- Taxation
- Law
Business Source Ultimate - Business database including:
- Journal Articles
- Country and Industry Reports
- SWOT analyses
- Global company profiles.
To access:
- Enter your University of Salford email and password.
- Click the link for All EBSCO databases in the EBSCO Host box.
- Tick the box for Business Source Ultimate.
Science Direct – Collection of books and peer-reviewed journals by Elsevier, useful for Finance and Accounting topics.
Wiley - Collection of peer-reviewed journals on:
- Business & Management
- Economics
- Finance & Investments
- Accounting
- Law
Taylor & Francis - Collection of peer-reviewed journal articles, published by Taylor and Francis and Routledge. Covering:
- Economics
- Finance
- Business & Industry
- Tourism
- Hospitality
- Events
- Law
SAGE Journals - Wide range of academic journals.
Cambridge University Press (CUP) - Collection of journals and books across different subjects.
Emerald - Access to the Emerald Management Portfolio is provided by Robert Kennedy College. Check the announcement on RKC OnlineCampus for more details
Law
Westlaw - Includes full-text legal cases and statutory materials, such as:
- Legal Journals Index
- Journals and books
- UK case law and legislation
- EU legislation and cases
- US cases and statutes
- Articles from legal journals
- International legal materials
Enter your name and email in the "First Time Registration" form to access it.
Open Access
Unpaywall - A browser extension that gives you access to millions of free research articles. Click the link to download.
When you search on Google Scholar or other websites, a green tab will appear next to articles you can read for free.
Other sources of help
Enquiry Desk: General Library help
Email: AskUs@salford.ac.uk
Telephone: +44 (0)161 295 5535 (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm)
Digital IT Service Desk: Computing related enquiries and help with passwords, email, and Blackboard.
Email: Digital-ITServiceDesk@Salford.ac.uk
Telephone: +44 (0)161 295 2444 (Mon-Fri 08:00 - 17:00 GMT)
Help is available via Skills, our online platform providing eLearning, guides, and videos to help you with your studies. It includes advice on referencing, plagiarism, and assignments. These guides help you through every step, from planning to understanding your feedback.
They cover topics such as:
- Writing at Master's level
- Time management
- Critical analysis
These resources can help you improve your academic skills.
University Repositories
University of Salford Institutional Repository (USIR) - Online database of research produced by University of Salford academics. It includes a database of past exam papers, which can be accessed off-campus using your Salford network ID and password.
LSE Research online - Institutional repository for the London School of Economics and Political Science. It contains research by LSE staff, including:
- Journal Articles
- Book Chapters
- Books
- Working Papers
- Conference papers
When you're on campus
You can access the Library's resources, which include study areas, printing and photocopying, and certain electronic materials. Library materials are also available for loan. Don't forget to carry your ID card.
Issues logging in?
To keep your University of Salford account safe, your password will expire regularly. Please set up multi-factor authentication (MFA) as soon as possible. Once you’ve done this, you can reset your password anytime, anywhere using the self-service password reset (SSPR). The links below have information and videos to help you:
- How to Set up Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) and Self-Service Password Reset (SSPR)
- How to Set up an Alternative Authentication Method
- How to Use Self-Service Password Reset (SSPR)
If you have any problems contact our IT Service Desk on (44)161 295 2444 to request a password reset.