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The Design Library contains books, journals, audio visual material, academic databases and eBooks, to support you in your studies.

We offer regular workshops and research sessions to all on-campus and online Design students, to ensure that you are able to find what you need.

 Library News

  • Take a look at the many helpful How to videos videos. Let us know if you would to see a video created on a library or research skills topic of your choice.
  • NEW database O'Reilly . Up to date ebooks, articles, videos, learning paths for Photography, Computer systems, Game Design, Interior Design, and more.
  • Design campus libraries each have Pantone swatches available for in-class use, as well as a Pantone light-booth. Speak to your lecturer or library staff to find out more. 

            

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Search the library catalogue by title, author, keyword or general subject area.

Study Success

Improve your study skills by attending workshops for Study Success 

Design Technology Store

Equipment loans, information and training about a range of camera, lighting and audio gear. 

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Referencing

APA Referencing Tool is your guide for APA 7th style referencing, with examples for both in-text citations and reference lists.

The Dangers of Fashion : Towards Ethical and Sustainable Solutions

Sara B. Marcketti  and Elena E. Karpova  (2021),

Making Disability Modern: Design Histories

Elizabeth Guffey and Bess Williamson

Design: The Key Concepts

D.J.Huppatz (2020)

Designing Smart Objects in Everyday Life

by  Marco C. Rozendaal, Betti Marenko and William Odom (2021)

Encyclopedia of Asian Design, Volume 1

Haruhiko Fajito & Christine Guth (2020)

Atari Design

Raiford Guins (2020)