English short title catalogue (ESTC)

The English short title catalogue (ESTC) is an international project established at the British Library in 1977. Its aim is to create a machine readable bibliography of books, serials, pamphlets and other ephemeral material printed in English speaking countries from 1473 to 1800, based on the collections of over 1,600 institutions world-wide.

Access

Access is available directly from this page by connecting to the ESTC web site - you'll be prompted to login to MUSE as necessary. To access the Library's eResources collection whether on or off campus, simply log into MUSE & connect via the Library eResources links, located on the Library tab. Alternatively, access via the eResources A to Z links on the Library Web pages & login to MUSE when prompted.

Support

If you experience any difficulties in using this eResource please call the Library on extension 27200 or email library@sheffield.ac.uk.