There are multiple ways to search for books, journals, and other content in TU Dublin libraries. You can find material using our main Search All search box, our Library Catalogue, or by using LibKey Nomad.
To search all of our resources, use Search All, the main search feature on the Library homepage.
- Search All allows you to search through most of what the Library has all at once e.g.:
- Journals and journal articles
- Books and e-books
- Newspaper and magazine articles
- Streaming video and audio
- Dissertations and theses
- Search All allows you to search by:
- Title
- Keyword
- Author
- ISBN
- DOI
- You can filter results to increase their relevance by year, online availability, item type, location, subject terms and language.
- By selecting Full Text as a filter, you can get easy access to thousands of online articles
Searching the Library Catalogue can be a quick way to find books and other physical items held by the Library.
- Shelf numbers in the catalogue tell you where you can locate books and other items in the Library. The shelf numbers range from 001-999. Each number corresponds with a subject area, so similar books are grouped together. The shelves are laid out and labelled in numerical order.
- You can search the catalogue by:
- Title
- Author
- Keyword
- The catalogue will differentiate between physical items available to borrow and consult, and online items like e-books.
- Physical items will display an availability status. If an item is not available you can place a hold to request it next.
- To find out how to access online books and journals off campus see the Library Essentials Libguide on Finding Information.
LibKey Nomad is a browser extension that gives you fast, one-click access to scholarly articles on the open web. LibKey Nomad lets you quickly and effortlessly skip paywalls to access material available to you via the Library.
- LibKey Nomad is available on most major web browsers and takes moments to install.
- Once LibKey Nomad is installed, look for the button on websites you visit that include scholarly references. Nomad will activate on scholarly websites like Google Scholar, PubMed, Wikipedia, and hundreds of publisher websites to quickly connect you to full text.
- Nomad uses the Library's existing authentication process, so you do not have to provide any personal information, and you do not need to create a separate account in order to use it.
For further information on searching our library collections and the support available to you, visit Library Essentials or contact your Faculty Liaison Librarian.