Cambridge University Libraries
The university has over one hundred libraries in Cambridge. As well as your own college library, you will also be able to use and borrow from the University Library and most Faculty and Department libraries.The Library Essentials guide has all the essential information you need to start exploring and using the wealth of library spaces, collections and services on offer to you.
Finding things in Cambridge University Libraries
Use iDiscover to search our print and online collections. Ask us or see the iDiscover LibGuide for further details and searching tips.
Finding reading lists and other course materials
Links to your reading lists and other course materials can be found on each of the individual Moodle course pages. Links to print and online versions of all the Philosophy Tripos reading lists can also be found on the Faculty Reading Lists page (Raven login required)
Finding electronic books and journals for Philosophy
The Philosophy eresources page of our LibGuide provides information and quick links to help you find electronic books, journals articles and other online resources for your subject.
Researching a topic
See the Researching a topic page of our LibGuide for advice on finding books, articles and other information relevant to your subject.
Accessing eresources off-campus
To find out how you can avoid hitting unnecessary paywalls and login screens when accessing electronic books, journals and databases awy from Cambridge, take a look at this guide to Accessing & using e-resources.
Finding exam papers
You can browse past exam papers for the Philosophy Tripos via the Faculty's Undergraduate Exams page. There you will also find links to sample answers, examiners' reports, guidance on undertaking and presenting extended essays and dissertations and other important information about exam arrangements and avoiding plagiarism.
Finding examples of extended essays and dissertations
Some examples of dissertations which were awarded Firsts are available via the Faculty's Extended Essays & Dissertations page. Print copies of other good examples of coursework are available to read in the Philosophy Library. A list of these can be found on the Extended Essays and Dissertations Moodle page (Raven login needed to self-enrol) and they can be requested at the library desk.
Referencing your work
For advice on presenting and referencing your coursework, see the Referencing page on our LibGuide.
Further support
Please feel free to contact us with your questions and we will be happy to help!