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Social Sciences

Our collection covers social sciences disciplines including, but not restricted to anthropology, criminology, economics, education, management and business studies, media studies, politics, psychology, research methods and social policy.

Requesting items

Readers can request social sciences journals, and printed books to consult in our Reading Room. 

We have a large international collection of academic literature covering a wide field of subject disciplines that can support your studies including key journals and books. 

You can use our interim catalogue to find shelfmarks for journals, books and reports. If the item you want is not readily available on open shelves, you can request it to be delivered to the Reading Room using our online form.  

Find out how to request items before you visit the Library. 

Speak to the Reference team in the Social Science Reading Room if you need help locating your material or contact us in advance.  

Find out more about requesting: 

  • official publications material 

  • law and legal studies material  

  • electoral registers.