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ebooks

Access

A number of ebooks have been purchased by NSCD Library for student & staff use. These are provided via two platforms, Taylor & Francis ebooks & VLeBooks, we also provide links to a range of open access ebooks available on the web…

Onsite…

If you are using an NSCD computer, you can view ebooks directly by clicking on the book title links below or on the library catalogue. If you are prompted for a log in, select the ‘OpenAthens login’ option for Taylor & Francis & VLeBooks, select ‘Northern School of Contemporary Dance’ from the dropdown & then enter the relevant log-on credentials (your school login details).

Off-site…

  • OpenAthens | log into OpenAthens & select Taylor & Francis or VLeBooks ebooks from the resource list
  • Taylor & Francis ebooks | click on the ‘login’ icon, select ‘with shibboleth or openathens’, select ‘Northern School of Contemporary Dance’ from the drop down, then enter your OpenAthens username/password
  • VLeBooks | select ‘OpenAthens’ button, select ‘Northern School of Contemporary Dance’ from the drop down, then enter your OpenAthens username/password

Your OpenAthens log in username/password are the same as the account you use to access your school email.

VLeBooks Taylor & Francis ebooks

VLeBooks

We have purchased a range of ebook tiles on the VLeBooks platform for student & staff use. Follow the links and if prompted sign in via the OpenAthens button on the VLeBooks site, using your school log on credentials – the credentials you use to access the timetable, email, etc. If you are accessing the platform onsite you’ll be authenticated automatically.

The VLeBooks Quick Reference Guide will help you get the best out of the online ebook reader.

VLeBooks VLeBooks | OpenAthens

Taylor & Francis ebooks | A

As well as the titles we’ve purchased for your use on the platform, you can view abstracts & excerpts from a wide range of other dance/performance titles. You will also find a range of open access titles on the database.

OpenAthens Taylor & Francis ebooks

Taylor & Francis ebooks | B

As well as the titles we’ve purchased for your use on the platform, you can view abstracts & excerpts from a wide range of other dance/performance titles. You will also find a range of open access titles on the database.

OpenAthens Taylor & Francis ebooks

Taylor & Francis ebooks | C-G

As well as the titles we’ve purchased for your use on the platform, you can view abstracts & excerpts from a wide range of other dance/performance titles. You will also find a range of open access titles on the database.

OpenAthens Taylor & Francis ebooks

Taylor & Francis ebooks | H-L

As well as the titles we’ve purchased for your use on the platform, you can view abstracts & excerpts from a wide range of other dance/performance titles. You will also find a range of open access titles on the database.

OpenAthens Taylor & Francis ebooks

Taylor & Francis ebooks | M-R

As well as the titles we’ve purchased for your use on the platform, you can view abstracts & excerpts from a wide range of other dance/performance titles. You will also find a range of open access titles on the database.

OpenAthens Taylor & Francis ebooks

Taylor & Francis ebooks | S-Z

As well as the titles we’ve purchased for your use on the platform, you can view abstracts & excerpts from a wide range of other dance/performance titles. You will also find a range of open access titles on the database.

OpenAthens Taylor & Francis ebooks