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
AppsAnywhere gives you access to a wide range of apps, from Microsoft 365 to more specialist apps such as SPSS, Visual Studio, Resolve and many more! You can use the AppsAnywhere portal on university computers and your own personal devices, wherever you are. It can be used on Windows and Mac devices.
- Open a web browser and go to http://appsanywhere.salford.ac.uk/
- Sign in with your University email address.
- Search for the app you need.
- If prompted, approve the Multi-factor authentication (MFA) request to authenticate your account.
If you have any questions please check out the Service Portal articles below. For further help call the Digital IT 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 Microsoft 365 online training
- Access Trainer-led webinars
- Add IT qualifications to your CV with our Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certification programme.
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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.
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.
