School of Information and Risk Management
Discover which resources School of Information and Risk Management 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 if you need help finding or referencing information for your assignments or research projects.
Resources
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.
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
Statista – Source of global market and consumer data, covering different topics and industries. Includes:
- Statistics
- Reports
- Infographics
- Surveys
- Industry
- Market Reports
Directory of Open Access Journals (DOAJ) - Peer-reviewed open access journals covering different subject areas.
Other sources of help
Enquiry Desk: General Library help
Email: askus@salford.ac.uk
Telephone: +44 (0)161 295 5535 (Mon-Fri 09:00-17:00)
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 also 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 please contact our IT Service Desk on +44 (0)161 295 2444 to request a password reset.