Photography
The Library and Learning Centres provide a wide range of resources and this guide highlights those which are relevant to your course.
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Online resources
These resources are available on and off campus. If asked, select UK Federation login, Home Institution and/or Shibboleth, enter New College Lanarkshire then log on to the resources using your college username and password.
ClickView
This is a video collection of over 19,000 titles including current TV recordings.
Articles, statistics, personal accounts and links to websites on a wide range of topics.
To access the Complete Issues site, click the link above. You will then be taken to the Moodle Home screen – click on the top right-hand corner of the page to log in with your college email and password. A page will then be displayed which contains a link to click to access Complete Issues, and below the link the Username and Password required to access the site are also displayed.
Gale News, Business and Reference
Access to a large range of online reference materials including journals, newspaper archives and e-books.
A collection of journals covering a wide range of subjects such as; sociology, business and science. You need to register on the website to gain access to the resources. If you need assistance, ask a member of the library staff.
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A range of databases from the National Library of Scotland. They cover many subject areas and include e-books, newspapers, journals, audio-visual resources and images. You need to register on the website to gain access to the resources.
Expert authors combine facts, analysis, new insights, and enthusiasm to offer concise and original introductions to a wide range of subjects.
The archive of American Vogue, from the first issue in 1892 to the current month. The Vogue Archive preserves the work of the world's greatest fashion designers, stylists and photographers and is a unique record of American and international fashion, culture and society from the dawn of the modern era to the present day.
Useful Websites and Open Access resources
Provides information on photography exhibitions, news and articles.
British Journal of Photography
Website containing the latest photography news and features.
CCF Project: Vocational Resource Bank
Website offering a collection of videos and other resources covering many subjects.
Online magazine providing information on the latest photography equipment, buying guides, tutorials and reviews.
Website containing useful tips and money-saving ideas for managing your own photography project.
Website containing photography articles, news and reviews.
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Books and Electronic Books (e-books)
Most of the print books for your course can be found in the Photography, Digital photography and Cinematography sections of the library (shelf mark 770 and above), as well as books on Photoshop technique (shelf mark 006 and above)
All books on Photography can be found on the LLC catalogue.
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The LLC also has a range of ‘English for speakers of other languages (ESOL)’ books, as well as a selection of fiction books.
E-books for Photography can be found on the catalogue or through our providers Ebook Central, VLe Booksand E-books for Further Education. Further e-books are available through the 'Useful websites and Open Access resources' section above.
Below are just a few of our most popular e-books – click on the title or image to access the book. If asked, select UK Federation login, Home Institution and/or Shibboleth, enter New College Lanarkshire then log on to the resources using your college username and password.
Photography: Basics, Business and Best Practices by Andrew Ludewig
Creative Photography Lab: 52 Fun Exercises for Developing Self-Expression With Your Camera by Steve Sonheim and Carla Sonheim
Photography Second Edition by John Ingledew
The Photography Storytelling Workshop: A Five Step Guide to Creating Unforgettable Photographs by Finn Beales
Journals
Journals provide up-to-date information about a subject. In addition to the print titles we hold below, we have access to many online titles on Gale News, Business and Reference and Emerald Insight.
Business Review (Coatbridge, Motherwell)
Economic Review (Coatbridge, Motherwell)
Further journals are available through the 'Useful websites and Open Access resources' section above.
Accessibility
Our campus libraries have lots of resources to assist you with your accessibility needs – click here to learn more.
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