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The Library welcomes recommendations from staff and students, provided they are current editions and support the learning, teaching and research interests of the University. Make your request through the Collection Recommendation Service.
The library offers over 200,000 print and electronic books. Print books are arranged by shelf number, which are found using LibrarySearch and on the book binding, the most relevant numbers are -
| Subject | Shelf Number |
| Research methods | 001.43 |
| Education theory | 370.1 |
| Educational psychology | 370.15 |
| Action research in education | 370.72 |
| Teaching methods | 371.1 |
| Teaching in higher education | 378.17 |
| Curriculum design | 378.199 |
| Arts education | 707.1 |
Journals provide up to date research in your area of study, they may be available in print or electronic format and can be found using LibrarySearch. A list of all current journals can be found using the Journals A-Z, the most relevant are -
Databases bring together specialist collections of articles, images and electronic books. A list of all current databases can be found using the Databases A-Z, the most relevant are -
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This link opens in a new windowIndexes and provides the full text of journal articles on art, design, advertising, architecture, crafts, interior design, photography, textiles, television and video.
This link opens in a new window This link opens in a new windowScholarly research on education, including journals (abstracts and full text), books and conference papers.
This link opens in a new window This link opens in a new windowTimes Higher Education is the leading voice of global higher education, and your source of the latest news and analysis from across academia. The World University Rankings, providing trusted performance data on universities for academics and sector leaders, and students.
This link opens in a new window This link opens in a new windowCovers articles on Art, Architecture, Literature, Mythology and Folklore, History, Philosophy, Performing Arts, Politics, Science, Medicine, Food & Drink, and Social Sciences.
This link opens in a new window This link opens in a new windowInternational, peer-reviewed journals, including high-impact research titles published on behalf of over 400 scholarly and professional societies.
This link opens in a new windowBoB is on demand TV and radio service for education which allows staff and students to record programmes from over 75 free-to-air channels; and search our archive of over 2.2 million broadcasts. See - Using BoB to learn more about how to setup and use BoB.
This link opens in a new windowKanopy is a video streaming service with a Netflix-style interface which can be accessed via the link above or using the Kanopy mobile app for Android and iOS.
Login required off campus to watch films (log in with your UCA details to create a Kanopy login).
This link opens in a new windowA comprehensive listing of UK television and radio broadcasts. Selected programmes of value to higher and further education are reviewed. Click the login button and select the University for the Creative Arts from the dropdown - you will then be taken to a login page.
Over 2.5 million rights-cleared and high quality images from 46 of the world's leading collections.
Archives offer access to rare and unique insight into the work of artists and creators, and often include original letters and artwork. Details of all the collections can be found in the ArchiveSearch, the most relevant for learning and teaching are -
Artists Books
Are works of art in a book, or book-like form. The appearance and production of the work is determined by the artist as a limited edition. Digitised front covers can be viewed in ResourceBank
Diagram Group Archive
Founded by Bob Chapman and Bruce Robertson in 1960’s. Diagram was one of the most prolific creators of visual information books in the 20th century – we care for most of its manuscripts and art works.
Typographic Circle
Poster collection (2008 - 2015). Founded by Maggie Lewis in 1976, Typographic Circle brought together people with an interest in typography and type.
