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Is there a Routledge ABES User Guide?
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What should I do if I forget my password?
Click the forgotten password link next to the Login box. Enter your email address associated with your account and click Submit.
An email containing a link that allows the password to be reset will be sent to all email addresses associated with the accounts that match the details you enter.
Once the email has arrived, click on the enclosed link or paste it in to your web browser and then follow the instructions given on screen to create a new password between 8 and 20 characters or symbols.
For security reasons we are unable to send you a reminder of your existing password.

How do I change my email address?
Sign in and select My ABES. Your details are available to update at any time, along with your alerts, marked lists and saved searches.

Do I need a subscription to use Routledge ABES?
You can explore the Routledge ABES site and run searches without a subscription, but you will only see the first 3 results of your search.
You must have access to view complete search results and to view the full records. An institutional subscription is the most common form of access, but individual users can also purchase short periods of time-limited access. There are limited free trials available if you want to see what Routledge ABES has to offer.

Can I save my searches?
Yes, you can save an advanced search. On the search results page select the link to save your search. Previously saved searches can be accessed from My ABES.
You must be registered to save searches

How do I find a record that I want?
You could try a quick search: enter your key search terms into the search box at the top of the page and hit search. You will get a list of titles of records matching your search terms. For more complex searches, select the Advanced Search link where. For more tips see Search tips.

How do I view a record?
You can access a record from any record list screen (Browse results, search results, recommended titles and what's new results). To view any record, click on the record title in the record list screen.

How do I get from one record to the next?
You can quickly move from one record to the record above or below it in your search results by clicking the previous record or next record link in the top right of the record view screen.

You can also go back to the search results page/record list screen by clicking the back to search results link and then select the record you wish to go to from there.

What can I do in My ABES?
Registration on Routledge ABES is free and allows you to take advantage of the following features:

  • Create a marked list: build up a list of records covering your favourite articles, books and other resources for future visits.
  • Save your searches: save yourself time on your next visit by setting up your search and saving it for future visits.
  • Coming soon! Request alerts: receive notifications when new content matching your search criteria is published on Routledge ABES. Email alerts or an RSS feed will also be available for new records by literary period or key concept.

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Why should I register?
Once you have registered you can create marked lists (collections of records you are interested in) to view on a return visit. You can also request email alerts for new records added to Routledge ABES in your research area. Select the Register link at any time and you will be guided through the simple steps to register for these services.

How do I set up ABES record alerts?
New record alerts will be coming soon to Routledge ABES. This forthcoming feature will allow you to set up email or RSS alerts for new records by literary period or key concept. Email alerts will also be available based on your chosen search criteria. Once setup, these can be managed via the Create/Manage Alerts tab in My ABES.

How do I subscribe?
For institutional subscription, use the Subscribe page. If you have more general subscription questions visit the dedicated librarians pages for more information on subscription policies and pricing. Routledge ABES subscriptions can be purchased online using a credit card.



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