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Here you will find all sorts of resources to help you with your studies, such as:

Subject Guides

Your subject guide is your go-to place for everything you need to know about the library services and resources specific for your course. Click on your learning provider below to find out more.

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Online Resources

Read The Room - Library Podcast

Our brand new podcast from the Manchester College library team.

"Read The Room" is where we talk about tips and tricks to help you develop your academic skills and survive assessments in college, university, and beyond.

Drama Online

Excellent online resource for plays, critical analysis and performance. Lots of full-text plays and playwright information.
Drama Online user guide

Box of Broadcasts

BoB is an on demand TV and radio service for education. Record programmes from over 65 free-to-air channels, and search the extensive archive.
BoB user guide

Digital Theatre +

Provides a growing number of recent British theatre productions with study guides, interviews with leading playwrights, directors, producers, actors, and technical theatre staff.
Digital Theatre + user guide

Anatomy.tv: Primal Pictures

Interactive online learning modules on anatomy and physiology, systems of the body and cell biology.
Includes interactive 3D models and animations, as well as case studies, clinical content and quizzes.
Primal Pictures user guide

Britannica Academic Encyclopedia

Academic edition of this well known and highly respected reference book. Search for articles, biographies, primary sources and statistics.
Britannica Academic Encyclopedia user guide

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IT Handbook

Download our IT handbook below, this booklet will help you with

  • Managing your network account and resetting your password
  • Connecting to the TMC Wi-Fi
  • Setting up Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)
  • Printing from your own device

 

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eBooks

As well as the books in our campus libraries, you have access to our collection of thousands of eBooks.

Our eBooks are available 24/7, at home or in college. Click the buttons below to view eBooks.