Electronic resources

Library's electronic resources

The Library provides access to many resources in electronic format that complement the Library's print collection and support research into the regions of Africa, Asia and the Middle East.

A-Z databases
Quick links to all SOAS resources
News sources
Access newspapers, news wires and news transcripts
Usernames and passwords 
How to access e-resources off campus
Terms of use
Please read before using databases
Electronic journals 
Using online journals at SOAS
Exam papers 
SOAS students and staff only
Electronic books
A extensive collection of e-books; with some free access; others via library subscription.
Current awareness
Keep your research up to date
Data and statistics
Access World Bank, UN, OECD, IMF data/statistics
Training
More help for SOAS students & staff
Subject/regional resources 
Web-sites selected by library staff
Recommendation form
Recommend new resources
Information skills 
Develop your online research skills
Walk In user access to e-resources at SOAS Library

For help with e-resources

  • Visit the Library Enquiry Desk Room E10: Level E (Ground floor), 10:00am to 4:00pm, Monday to Friday.
  • Email electronic@soas.ac.uk
  • Message us via X or Facebook
  • Call +44 (0) 20 7898 4163/4141

BLE Moodle

Bloomsbury Learning Environment (BLE) Moodle

SOAS staff and students should use their institutional ID and password to access the BLE.