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This link opens in a new windowiFind, the Library catalogue is the main way to search resources provided by Swansea University Library.
The reading list for your module is an essential source of revision material. You can find your module reading list by searching iFindReading or going to the reading list section of Canvas.
The Library & Information Centre @ Singleton Park is on 4 floors and is divided into East and West wings. You enter the library on level 3 of the West Wing. Books are arranged on the library shelves according to subject. Every subject has its own call number, and the call number will be found on the spine of each book.
Take a look at our guides on how to use iFind, the library catalogue, to search for resources.
Book Locations in Singleton Park Library
The majority of books and journals used by Modern Languages, Translation and Interpreting Studies students are mainly at the classmark P on Level 1 West of Singleton Park Library.
Background reading on the History, Society, and Culture of France, Germany, Italy, and Spain & Latin America is located on Level 2 West at classmarks DC, DD, DG, and DP & F, respectively.
Some examples of useful classmarks and subject headings:
| Classmark | Subject Headings | Location |
| PC2001-3761 | French Language | Level 1 West |
| PN1993 | French Film | Level 1 West |
| PQ1-3999 | French Literature | Level 1 West |
| PF | German Language | Level 1 West |
| PN1993 | German Film | Level 1 West |
| PT | German Literature | Level 3 East |
| PC1001-1977 | Italian Language | Level 1 West |
| PN1993 | Italian Film | Level 1 West |
| PQ4001-5999 | Italian Literature | Level 1 West |
| PC4001-4977 | Spanish Language | Level 1 West |
| PN1993 | Spanish Film | Level 1 West |
| PQ6001-8999 | Spanish & Latin American Literature | Level 1 West |
| P306 - P308 | Translation Studies & Interpreting Studies | Level 1 West |
Most general language dictionaries are at the following call numbers:
| English | PE279 - PE3727 |
| Arabic | PJ6640 |
| Chinese | PL1145 – PL1488 |
| French | PC2075 – PC3747 |
| German | PF3120-PF4327 |
| Greek | PA1139 |
| Italian | PC1130-PC1977 |
| Polish | PG6640 |
| Portuguese | PC5145 – PC5335 |
| Russian | PG2127-PG2693 |
| Spanish | PC4031 – PC4797 |
| Welsh | PB2190-PB2194 |
Business dictionaries are at HB61, HD, HF1001-1002. Banking and finance - HG151. Management terms - HD30.15
Science and technology dictionaries are at Q, R, and T, (i.e. computing terms at QA76.15, biological terms - QH, aeronautical engineering - TL509, medical terms - R121).
Legal dictionaries are at K120, in the Law Library, Level 4 East.
Reference books are often particularly useful when you are beginning to look for information on a topic. The reading list below contains many reference works useful for Modern Languages, Translation Studies, and Interpreting Studies:
Click on the button below to see a list of all our e-book databases. Refine your search further by choosing a Subject from the drop-down list.
LibraryPlus - That extra support for your studies
We offer a number of specially designed services, known as LibraryPlus, aimed at making your student life easier.
Who can use LibraryPlus? All students, with particular emphasis on:
Go to the LibraryPlus webpage for more information