TMC Library: Humanities and Social Sciences: Online Resources

About Online Resources

The library pays for you to be able to use high quality information collected together into databases. In library research, a database is where you find:

journal articles
images
films, TV and radio programmes
specialist subject information

Each database contains thousands of items which you can search simultaneously and quickly to find the most recent or most relevant information. If the database has a Search icon, you can use the library search tool to find what you need.

Remember, if you can’t find what you are searching for, ask one of the library staff, or if you would like more direct one to one support on library searching or advanced library searching, you can book an appointment with a member of the library team.

Issues Online

eBooks and articles covering various social issues, many of which are relevant to humanities and social sciences!

How to log in:

1. Click "Login" in the top right of the homepage
2. On the right-hand side of the page, click "Go to the login area"
3. Type "The Manchester College"
4. Log in with your college email address and password.

Need more help? Visit the Issues Online user guide or email library@tmc.ac.uk

History Online Resources

Historical Texts
Historical Texts is a full text digital archive enabling you to cross search, view and download over 460,000 texts dating as far back as the 15th century
British Library
For research, inspiration and enjoyment. An interactive timeline allows you to explore primary sources from medieval times to the present day.
British Library 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 Image Quest
Access over 3 million copyright free images.
Gale OneFile: News
Search this full-text collection of UK and international newspaper articles instantly by title, headline, date, subject, and many other fields.

Social and Community Work Online Resources

Department for Education
Responsible for education and children’s services in England.
Schools Health Education Unit
Information about health issues affecting young people including food, drugs, exercise, health, relationships and sexuality education.
Issues Online
A comprehensive reference source addressing contemporary social issues. Sixty main topics with articles, news, key facts, statistics and much more.

Sociology Online Resources

British Sociological Association
Covering the whole spectrum of sociology, BSA provides a huge range of information to help you whilst studying.
Education forum with Sociology
Free to use lesson resources and revision activities for GCSE and A Level courses in Sociology and other subjects.
Equality and Human Rights Commission
Monitors human rights, protecting equality across 9 areas- Age, Disability, Gender, Race, Religion & belief, Pregnancy & maternity, Marriage & civil partnership and Sexual Orientation.
The Joseph Rowntree Foundation
Pushing for lasting change for people and places in poverty; communities where everyone can thrive, and a more equal society.
Stonewall
Information on work and research in areas that affect the lives of LGBTQIA+ people in the UK.

Environmental Studies Online Resources

UK National Association for Environmental Education
The National Association for Environmental Education has spent the last 50 years supporting the education given across the board with regards to the environment.
legislation.gov.uk
To learn all about the current legislation regarding the environmental laws in the UK, legislation.gov.uk is the website you should be going to. This is the government’s official website and will provide you with all of the information you need.
World Wildlife Fund
The world's largest and most experienced independent conservation organization, with around 5 million supporters and a global network of 27 national organizations, 5 associates, and 21 program offices.
British Ecological Society
As the worlds oldest ecological society, the British Ecological Society aims to ensure that as many people as possible are educated on all types of ecological matters.