Data Science
Discover the best information, whether you’re a new Data Science student starting your first assignment or delving into a research project.
Library essentials
Reading Lists
These are set up by your tutors to guide you to good quality, relevant and useful materials to help you with your studies. They are a great starting point before doing your own research.
Library Search
Did you know? The citation tool in Library Search can help you create references! Learn how to make the most of Library Search through our short, interactive guide: Use Library Search to find academic information for your assessments.
Subject specific resources
Key resources for data science students
Databases
Databases are searchable collections of good quality, academic material, particularly journal articles. They can be small subject specific or large collections covering a wide range of subject areas. Most databases provide access to full-text items.
| Use this to find journals and conference proceedings from the ACM (Association for Computing Machinery) and affiliated organisations. | |
| A database providing access full text journals covering a wide range of business topics, industry and company profiles, trade publications, case studies and SWOT analysis. | |
| Contains more than six million documents and other materials from some of the world's most cited publications in electrical engineering, computer science, and related sciences. | |
| Provides a comprehensive collection of journal articles, conference papers, books, and more on a wide range of science, engineering and technology subjects. | |
| Provides a large collection of journals and books, mainly in the science, technology, engineering, and medicine subject areas. | |
| The largest abstract and citation database of peer-reviewed literature. It also provides access to patents from five patent offices | |
| Gives access to Springer’s online collection of journals, eBooks, reference works and protocols across a vast range of subject disciplines. | |
| An abstract and citation database, covering the fields of science, engineering, and technology. |
Standards
A standard is an established norm or set of requirements which describe the best way of doing something. This can relate to products, the use of materials, or delivering a service. Standards cover a huge range of activities.
| Use British Standards Online when you need to know the officially recognised specifications, procedures and quality required when designing a product, managing a process or delivering a service. |
Industry Websites
Industry websites provide information, resources, and updates related to a specific sector or type of business. They can be valuable resources for staying informed about industry trends, accessing research materials, and discovering more about organisations and industry professionals.
| Provides researchers with support, training and access to the UK’s largest collection of social, economic and population data. | |
| Responsible for raising standards of competence and conduct across the IT industry. | |
| A portal to US Government science and technology websites. |
LinkedIn Learning
LinkedIn Learning offers more than 9,000 professionally produced online courses covering a wide range of technical, creative and professional skills.
Always use our institutional link to log in – you will need your University email address and password. The first time that you log in, you will be taken through a setup process to discover courses tailored to your interests.
Discover more in our video: Using LinkedIn Learning at Salford.
Print Books
You can borrow print books from the Library. The location details below are a guide, it is best to search Library Search for exact location of items:
| Classmark | Subject Area |
| 004-006 | Data Science |
Inclusive Collections
Expand your research with diverse voices and perspectives using our Inclusive Collections initiative. Explore school-based collections to find high-quality, inclusive resources.
Develop your skills
Finding information skills
Developing information skills saves time and give you stronger sources for your assessments. Finding information on the Skills website covers everything you need to learn how to search for resources effectively.
Further support
The Skills website has eLearning to help you achieve your study goals - from academic writing support and referencing guidance to help with presentation skills, using generative AI, time management and more.
You can also attend our academic skills workshops. If you need extra support you can contact the Academic Skills Team to ask a question or request a one-to-one appointment.