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Frequently Asked Questions

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  • Can I access past examination papers?
    Last Updated: Jun 21, 2022 | Topics:
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  • How do I reference my work?
    Last Updated: Nov 17, 2022 | Topics:
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    |     Views: 1110
  • How do I download SPSS and NVIVO?

    Information and Links for Downloading SPSS to your personal device

    Last Updated: Oct 06, 2022 | Topics:
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  • Can I borrow a laptop from the Library?
    Last Updated: Feb 25, 2022 | Topics:
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    |     Views: 557
  • How do I set up Library Links on Google Scholar?
    Last Updated: Nov 17, 2022 | Topics:
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    |     Views: 553
  • Can I access my files (my M drive) from home?
    Last Updated: Nov 17, 2022 | Topics:
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    |     Views: 406
  • Is the Library open at weekends?
    Last Updated: Sep 26, 2021 | Topics:
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  • How do I use Harvard Referencing?
    Last Updated: Feb 01, 2018 | Topics:
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  • How much does printing and photocopying cost?
    Last Updated: Dec 14, 2017 | Topics:
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    |     Views: 339
  • How much print credit do I have?
    Last Updated: May 23, 2021 | Topics:
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  • How do I access electronic resources?
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  • How do I access my library account?
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  • Do books get renewed automatically?
    Last Updated: Sep 28, 2022 | Topics:
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    |     Views: 196
  • How do I borrow printed books?
    Last Updated: Sep 26, 2021 | Topics:
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    |     Views: 187
  • How do I access ebooks?
    Last Updated: Jun 29, 2021 | Topics:
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  • I can't log in to online library resources
    Last Updated: Nov 17, 2022 | Topics:
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    |     Views: 175
  • How do I access WGSN?
    Last Updated: Feb 09, 2018 | Topics:
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    |     Views: 171
  • What is Discover@Bolton?
    Last Updated: Nov 17, 2022 | Topics:
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    |     Views: 170
  • Can I add more money to my printing/photocopying account?
    Last Updated: Aug 11, 2020 | Topics:
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    |     Views: 169
  • How do I access my student email?
    Last Updated: Jun 07, 2021 | Topics:
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  • How do I print?
    Last Updated: May 23, 2021 | Topics:
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    |     Views: 153
  • Will I be charged for overdue items while the Library is closed?

    This answer relates to Library services during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic

    Last Updated: Jul 02, 2021 | Topics:
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    |     Views: 152
  • Are there any examples of University of Bolton theses I can look at?
    Last Updated: Nov 05, 2020 | Topics:
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  • Can I get my work bound?
    Last Updated: May 18, 2022 | Topics:
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    |     Views: 132
  • Can I access online library resources as part of my Library for Life membership?
    Last Updated: Jun 29, 2021 | Topics:
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  • I am having trouble using online Library resources - how can I get help?

    This answer relates to Library services during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic

    Last Updated: Nov 17, 2022 | Topics:
    • COVID-19
    • Online Library resources
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    • Using the library
    |     Views: 37
  • Is there a specific member of staff I can contact for subject-related support?
    Last Updated: Nov 17, 2022 | Topics:
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    |     Views: 21
  • How can I access my reading list?
    Last Updated: Nov 17, 2022 | Topics:
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  • Is there any software available that will help me reference my work?
    Last Updated: Nov 17, 2022 | Topics:
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    |     Views: 59
  • What is LEAP Online and how do I use it?
    Last Updated: Nov 17, 2022 | Topics:
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    |     Views: 55
  • Can I limit results on Discover@Bolton to just resources I can access online?
    Last Updated: Nov 17, 2022 | Topics:
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    |     Views: 26
  • Is there a list of all the electronic journals I can access?
    Last Updated: Nov 17, 2022 | Topics:
    • Discover@Bolton
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    |     Views: 95
  • I'm being asked to pay to download an article
    Last Updated: Nov 17, 2022 | Topics:
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    • Troubleshooting
    |     Views: 29
  • How do I receive my University Login Details as a Regents College Student?

    How do I receive my University Login Details as a Regents College Student?

    Last Updated: Nov 17, 2022 | Topics:
    • Library account
    • Partner institutions
    |     Views: 5
  • How do I access LEAP Online?
    Last Updated: Nov 17, 2022 | Topics:
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    |     Views: 31
  • Can I print out articles from electronic journals?
    Last Updated: Nov 17, 2022 | Topics:
    • Journals
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    • Partner institutions
    • Research
    |     Views: 30
  • Can I access my files (my M drive) from home?
    Last Updated: Nov 17, 2022 | Topics:
    • IT help
    • Partner institutions
    |     Views: 406
  • What's my username?
    Last Updated: Nov 17, 2022 | Topics:
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    • Troubleshooting
    • Using the library
    |     Views: 95
  • I can't log in to online library resources
    Last Updated: Nov 17, 2022 | Topics:
    • Ebook Troubleshooting
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    • Partner institutions
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    |     Views: 175
  • How do I change the language settings on Discover@Bolton?
    Last Updated: Nov 17, 2022 | Topics:
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    • Discover@Bolton
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    • Online Library resources
    • Partner institutions
    • Research
    |     Views: 25

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