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Old Norse-Icelandic language and literature: Eresources

Intended for students and researchers studying Old Norse-Icelandic at the University of Oxford

Introduction

The English Faculty Library is seeking to expand its provision of eresources for Old Norse-Icelandic language and literature in step with the Bodleian Libraries e-first policy. On this page you will find information about accessing ebooks, ejournals and free online resources applicable to the study of Old Norse-Icelandic language and literature.

Electronic books (ebooks)

Ebooks are digital versions of written works. Broadly speaking they come in two forms: they are either 'born digital' or are digital reproductions of printed books. See the tabs above for details of different ebook resources relevant to those studying Old Norse-Icelandic language and literature.

Features

Many ebooks have enhanced functionality, such as connectivity with reference management software, the ability to annotate and accessibility features.

Access

Members of Oxford University can use ebooks that the Bodleian Libraries have purchased for free. Search for them on SOLO. They can be read on a desktop computer, laptop, tablet, e-reader or mobile phone; you just need your Oxford Single Sign On to access them. Individually purchased ebooks are all searchable on SOLO, but not all purchased ebook collections are, so it is important to visit the websites of ebook collections too. Look at the 'ebook collections' tab above.

Note, some ebooks have restrictive access and usage terms, for example they can only be read by one person at a time.

Some books are acquired via 'electronic Legal Deposit'. These must be read on a library desktop computer in one of the Bodleian Libraries. Further information on how to identify and access electronic Legal Deposit items on SOLO is at the link below.

Help with ebooks

The links below are provided for those wishing to learn more about ebooks.

Below you will find key texts available as ebooks for Old Norse-Icelandic language and literature.

You will need your Oxford Single Sign On to access the ebooks if you are not on the University network.

The following is a list of ebook collections applicable to those studying Old Norse-Icelandic language and literature at Oxford. Not all ebook collections are available on SOLO, so it is important to visit ebook collection websites to expand your search. You can browse and search across all ebooks on the provider's website and encounter titles of interest you may not have otherwise found.

Access

The ebook collections have been selected by the Bodleian Libraries and you are able to access them for free because of institutional subscriptions to the content. You will need your Oxford Single Sign On to access the collections if you are not on the University network.

Electronic journals (ejournals)

Ejournals are digital versions of select types of serial publications. Broadly speaking they come in two forms: they are either 'born digital' or are digital reproductions of physical works.

The tabs at the top of this section list key ejournals, ejournal collections and free online resources relevant to the study of Old Norse-Icelandic language and literature.

Access

Members of Oxford University can use ejournals that the Bodleian Libraries have purchased for free. Search for them on SOLO. They can be read on a desktop computer, laptop, tablet, e-reader or mobile phone; you just need your Oxford Single Sign On to access them. Individually purchased ejournals are all searchable on SOLO, but not all purchased ejournal collections are, so it is important to visit the websites of ejournal collections too. Look at the 'ejournal collections' tab above.

Note, some ejournals have restrictive access and usage terms, for example they can only be read by one person at a time.

Some books are acquired via 'electronic Legal Deposit'. These must be read on a library desktop computer in one of the Bodleian Libraries. Further information on how to identify and access electronic Legal Deposit items on SOLO is at the link below.

Help with ejournals

The links below are provided for those wishing to learn more about ejournals.

Below you will find key texts for Old Norse-Icelandic language and literature. 

Access

Depending on the journal provider, you may need to use your Oxford Single Sign On to access materials.

The following is a list of ejournal collections and journal indexing services applicable to those studying Old Norse-Icelandic language and literature at Oxford. Not all ejournal collections are available on SOLO, so it is important to visit ejournal collection websites to expand your search.

The platforms that host ejournal collections allow you to browse and search across all ejournals on their site and encounter titles of interest you may not have otherwise found. Unlike search engines, such as Google, these platforms allow you to effectively refine your search. You can be confident content is credible as it has been collated by the platform editors. It is clear where articles can be read for free through the Bodleian Libraries' subscriptions.

Access

The ejournal collections have been selected by the Bodleian Libraries and you are able to access them for free because of institutional subscriptions. You will need your Oxford Single Sign On to access the ebooks if you are not on the University network.

Free online resources

There are many resources for Old Norse-Icelandic language and literature available freely online. This box points to some useful sites including blogs, online texts and research projects. If you have any suggestions to help expand this page, please email efl-enquiries@bodleian.ox.ac.uk.

We accept no responsibility for the content of these external websites, which may have their own terms and conditions.

Finding eresources

The best way to find eresources purchased or subscribed to by the Bodleian Libraries is through SOLO. Find out more by visiting the SOLO guide below.

Help

For help finding and consulting eresources in the English Faculty Library, please visit the help desk or contact the library in the first instance. Visit the link below for details.

Additional sources of support are available. Visit the link below for more information.

Recommend an eresource

If the Bodleian Libraries don't have the eresource you are looking for, you can make a recommendation by completing the form below (Oxford Single-Sign On required).