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As a Birkbeck, University of London – Bengaluru student, you have access to Birkbeck Library's books, e-books, journals and research databases, online and wherever you study.

Search the Birkbeck Library catalogue

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Looking for journal articles or book chapters? Use Articles Plus to search across most of the Library's digital collections at once.

Getting started

Most of what you need is online. Follow these steps at the start of each module.

Step 1

Sign in to your student account
Use the same Birkbeck Bengaluru credentials you use for Moodle. Some databases will ask you to sign in again when you open them from off campus.

Step 2

Open your reading list on Moodle
Each module page on Moodle lists the essential and recommended reading for that module, with direct links to online copies where available.

Step 3

Search for further reading
Use the catalogue for books and e-books, and Articles Plus or the subject databases for peer-reviewed journal articles.

Step 4

Ask for help early
If a link does not work or you cannot find a resource, contact student support before your assessment deadline.

Search our resources

These links open Birkbeck Library's services in a new tab.

Library catalogue

Search for books and e-books by title, author or subject, and check which titles you can read online.
Open catalogue

Articles Plus

Keyword search across e-books, e-journals and databases to find articles and chapters for assignments and projects.
Open Articles Plus

Databases A–Z

Choose a specific database or online resource, including business, management and analytics sources.
Browse databases

Journals by title

Look up an e-journal by name to check whether the Library subscribes and open it directly.
Find a journal

Subject guides

Find the best starting points for your subject, selected by Birkbeck's Academic Services Librarians.
View subject guides

Library guides and policies

Step-by-step guides to searching, referencing and using the Library, plus the regulations that apply to all Library users.
Read the guides

Studying on campus

The Bengaluru campus at Sattva Tech Park, Whitefield, has spaces for independent and group study alongside your classes, including:

  • Dedicated computer laboratories
  • Collaborative learning spaces
  • Meeting and project rooms for group work
  • Student breakout areas

Accessing resources from home

All e-books, e-journals and databases are available off campus. When a resource asks you to sign in, choose the institutional login option, select Birkbeck, and sign in with your student account.
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Online resources are licensed for your personal study only. Please do not share your login or download content in bulk.

Need help with your application?

Our student support team can help with signing in, broken links and finding the resources on your reading list. Include your student ID and module name when you get in touch.

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