e-Library basics

E-Library is the access point to electronic (non-print) resources at Salford University. E-Library provides access to databases for searching, and electronic books, journals and dictionaries. You can access e-Library from the Student Channel. You will need your university username and password to log in.



Use e-Library QuickSearch to carry out basic, introductory searches.  Log in to e-Library and select QuickSearch. You will see the following screen:



Enter your keyword(s) into the search box


Tick the Health and Social Care option, then click Go.



Your search will be carried out in health and social care related databases – once the search has finished you will be automatically taken to the results screen.


To view the record for a result click on the title.

To narrow your search down, use the options in the grey box on the right of the screen – you can select by keyword, date, author or journal.

 To see if Salford University has access to the full text click the Find It button.