Off campus study
Our guidance will help make studying off campus easier.
Popular pages on the Library website
Stay on track with these tips for off-campus studying:
- Discover online journals, e-books and other learning resources.
- Use Library Search for speedy access.
- Check your Reading Lists for direct links to module materials.
- Use the Lean Library tool for simpler off-campus research.
- Improve your digital skills with e-learning and LinkedIn Learning courses.
- Get subject specific advice.
- Explore using other libraries.
Please note: Some services are only available to registered Salford students in the UK due to licensing rules. Partner college students - read our tailored information.
Access our apps remotely
A new service from Digital IT allows you to get the apps you use on campus on your own personal devices.
Applications include SPSS / Visual Studio / Resolve and many more!
We've put together some short guides to help you - choose from the options below.
If you have any questions please check out the articles on the Service Portal. For further help call the Service Desk on 0161 295 2444.
Develop your IT skills

Learn about the key IT services and resources to support your studies. You can:
- View Online training
- Access Trainer-led webinars
- Add IT qualifications to your CV with our Microsoft Office Specialist certification programme.
Interactive Library tour
Finding resources
The subject-specific resource lists created by our academic support experts are a good starting point.
Develop your academic skills
Our Skills team offer online learning and workshops to help you develop study, research, digital and IT skills.
Support from the library
Contact the Library by email: library@salford.ac.uk
Borrowing material
Off-campus students have the same borrowing rights as on-campus students. You can borrow material from the library while you are on placement. Items must still be returned on time.
We are unable to offer a postal loan service.