Explore: Finding books, journals and more

Explore Access Points provide public access to our Explore service in UCL Libraries. These terminals cannot be used for any other online activities, such as accessing e-mail, or browsing the web. To log in please enter your barcode (long number on the back of your ID card or library card) and select the type of user you are (UCL/NHS/Other). 

If you are using an Explore Access Point in one of our libraries, these sections provide extra help:

• What can I do with the Explore Access Point?
• Who can access online resources?
• Saving files to a USB stick
• Saving PDF files
• Ejecting your USB stick
• Getting help

The Explore Access Point will allow you to:

• Search and view online resources.
• Save files to a USB stick as long as it does not carry encryption software.
• Send references to yourself using Explore’s e-mail functionality.

The terminals cannot be used for any other online activities, such as accessing e-mail, or browsing the web. Printing is not possible from Explore Access Points.

For security reasons, do not use an Explore Access Point to pay fees or fines. Instead use your own device (i.e. laptop, mobile phone, etc.).

Most of UCL's online resources are licensed for use by visitors as well as UCL students and staff. We have a number of Explore Access Points in UCL libraries, via which visitors can view most of our online resources.

There are some electronic resources you will not be able to access because of licensing restrictions unless you are a UCL member (note: you will be required to login).

These resources include the following:

• Lexis Library
• Nexis UK
• Quintessence
• Westlaw UK Journals and Law Reviews

Insert your USB stick into one of the free USB slots on the left hand side of the PC. Your USB stick will be known as 'Removeable Disk (E:)' or be identifiable by its name if it has one.

• Open the .pdf file you wish to save. The file will display in Adobe Reader.
• Click the save icon and in the window which opens, find your USB stick ('Removeable Disk (E:)' or identifiable by its name if it has one) under 'Computer'.
• Click your USB stick and navigate to the location on the stick you want to save your file to.
• Enter a name in the 'File name:' box and click 'Save'.

Please make sure you eject your stick when you have finished your session.

• Click on the up icon in the bottom right hand corner of the screen followed by the 'Safely Remove Hardware and Eject media' icon (plug with green tick).
• Click the entry for your device on the list which appears and you should see a pop up saying it is safe to remove your hardware.

Staff are available to help you with your enquiries throughout UCL's libraries. Please ask at one of our Help Desks.

To open a link in a new tab, click and drag the link to the tabs area at the top of the browser.

Use of the online resources is subject to copyright law and the licence agreements that UCL signs with the e-resource providers - please make sure you read the terms and conditions of use below and if you have any questions, ask us.