This guide covers key library and information resources to help you find quality academic evidence to support your assignments and research. Navigate using the tabs at the top of the page.
New to ARU? Welcome on behalf of the Library!
Explore our dedicated Library pages and guides to find out more about us - see our Getting Started guide for an introduction and common questions.
Look out for a Library session in your timetable - focused on finding subject information for assignments.
As well as all the British Standards, we have access to two key ASTM standards via the British Standards Online database.
ASTM E1618 - 19 Standard Test Method for Ignitable Liquid Residues in Extracts from Fire Debris Samples by Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry and ASTM E1412 - 19 Standard Practice for Separation of Ignitable Liquid Residues from Fire Debris Samples by Passive Headspace Concentration with Activated Charcoal
Interested in other ASTM Standards? Contact Us to start a discussion.
Great news! The 2nd edition of this important document is now available for public use after being restricted to Police personnel only.
This replaces the first edition that the Library subscribed to - remember to use the new version instead of any saved older version
This guide has a new page - all about 'Grey' literature - those reports and statistics published by practitioners, governments, and research bodies that aren't always easy to find.
Send useful general suggestions for resources to be added to the page to your Subject Librarian via the Ask ARU Portal.
There's also a new resource on the page: Overton - specifically designed to help you find relevant reports.
Don't forget to look at our Database page on this guide to help you find good academic literature.
Contact the library with general questions. You'll be redirected quickly to the Subject Librarian team if you need help with finding information sources or referencing,
Need more in-depth help? Book an appointment with your Subject Librarian, Andrea Packwood.