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Transport, Logistics, Supply Chain, Operations & Business Analytics: Journals & books

A Library subject guide for Transport and Logistics, Operations and Supply Chain Management

Journal databases

Add to the results you've identified on Library Search by using these specialist journal databases to find quality articles for your assignments. The following databases provide the abstracts of relevant journal articles (and often conference proceedings, books and theses) and in some cases may also provide a link to the article itself. For more information on using electronic journal databases, see the information on our library guide to journals.

Browsing journals

Browse many of the library's business journals on BrowZine's virtual shelves. Easily discover, read and monitor the key journals in your field online or via the app.

Books

Search Library Search to see details of all our print and electronic books. You can read ebooks off-campus by logging in - for more information see our guide to using ebooks.

The library's books on general business and management topics can be found on floor 3 of the Library. Transport books are also found on floor 5.

Print books have a floor number and shelfmark which helps you to locate them on the library shelves. They are located with other books on the same topic. Here are some useful floor numbers and shelfmarks for browsing the library:

Air transport management
Floor 5 - 387.7068

Business intelligence & analytics
Floor 3 - 658.4

Computer software & modeling
Floor 6 - 003-006

Logistics & supply chain management
Floor 3 - 658.7

Operations management
Floor 3 - 658.5

Project management
Floor 3 - 658.4

Research methods for business
Floor 3 - 658.0072

Transportation management
Floor 5 - 388

Accessing ebooks

How do I find an ebook?

You can find ebooks using Library Search. If an ebook is available you will see a link to the eBook full text online as well as an orange online icon.

You can also use the filters on the left hand menu to refine your search to items available online.

 
 
Who can use ebooks?

Ebooks are available through Library Search to all students and staff at the University of Huddersfield.  You will be required to log in using your University username and password.

Can I access ebooks off-campus?

You can access ebooks off-campus. Go to Library Search and you will be prompted to log in using your University username and password to access an ebook.

An ebook is visible in Library Search, but I can't read or download it?

Please email library@hud.ac.uk to report the problem.  It maybe that the amount of credits for the ebook has run out and is awaiting renewal or that there is a problem with an ebook platform.

How to use Library Search

Advanced search tips

Phrasemarks ("") find only results where those words are together in that exact order e.g. “supply chain management”.

An asterisk (*) will search for any group of letters e.g.market* will find market, markets, marketers, marketing, marketisation, etc.

A question mark (?) will search for any letter in its place e.g. organi?ation will find organization and organisation.

Introduction to ebooks videos