Websites
The websites for Creative Digital Media are listed on a separate page.E-book collections
The college has access to the following 2 e-book collections:Ebrary
The collection of Further Education e-books supplied by JISC. (Login with Athens when you are off site.)Myilibrary
Myilibrary is a growing collection of electronic books or ebooks bought by the college to support your course. The full texts of these books are available electronically and the collection is expanding all the time. (Login with Athens when you are off site.)Online Resources
EBSCOhost Research Databases
EBSCOhost is an online reference system with a variety of popular full text databases ranging from general to subject specific ones. (Login with Athens when you are off site.)EBSCO Academic Elite
EBSCOhost is an online reference system with a variety of popular full text databases ranging from general to subject specific ones. (Login with Athens when you are off site.)
Film and Sound Online
Download film, video and audio from a huge range of subjects for educational use.Free Tech Books
A collection of free online computer science, engineering and programming books, textbooks and lecture notes.Gale Databases
The College Library subscribes to a large number of electronic journals and magazines through a service called 'Gale Databases'. If you have never used 'Gale Databases' and need help here is a short user guide.International Index to Performing Arts (IIPA)
A performing arts journal index with resources covering film, animation and performing arts.Mintel
Mintel is a global supplier of consumer, media and market research. Mintel can help you discover opportunities, monitor competitors, develop products and services, and hone your marketing and advertising efforts.Manchester Metropolitan University, Partner Institutions
MMU Students in partner institutions have access to a number of MMU resources designed to support them in their studies. (You will need your MMU login details to access them.)Books
| Subject | Shelf Mark |
| Printing and typography | 686 |
| Art history | 709 |
| Drawing | 741 |
| Animation | 741.5, 778.5347, 791.433 |
| Graphic art and design | 741.6 |
| Graphic art and design history | 741.609 |
| Graphic design in advertising | 741.609045 |
| Digital photography | 775 |
| Film and video | 778.59 |
| Games design | 794.81526 |
| Writing for visual media | 808.066302 |
Journals
- Art Monthly
- Art Review
- Flash Art
- Creative Review
- Digital Arts
- Personal Computer World
- Computer Active
Toolbox
How to use the Internet
The Intute Virtual Training Suite provides free Internet tutorials to help you learn how to get the best from the Web for your education and research. The tutorials are written and updated by a team of subject specialists based in universities and colleges across the UK. Click the list of tutorials and then chose the one that interests you, or have a look at the Internet Detective which will also help you to evaluate the reliability and usefulness of web pages.
Athens
Some of the Learning centre's electronic resources will require you to log in using the Athens validation service (especially if you use them outside College). You will need an Athens username and password to do this. Click on the Athens Information link on the front page of the Virtual LRC and complete and send the relevant application form. You will receive notification of your account through your student or personal e-mail account.