Widening the range of our digital resources - Overton

13 Apr 2026

Digital Archive Collection showcase: Overton

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We are pleased to highlight Overton, the world’s largest searchable database of policy documents and grey literature - information produced outside traditional academic and commercial publishing, including government papers, NHS reports, and think‑tank publications.

Benefits for Student

Enhance literature reviews and dissertations
Develop critical and analytical skills
Explore the real-world influence of research

Benefits for teaching and research

Track individual and University-wide research impact
Identify opportunities to contribute to policymaking
Support grant and research applications

Comprising material from over 188 countries, including the Global South, Overton also contributes to a more equitable research network.

For further details, see our Library News article and our Knowledge Base entry on Policy Citations, produced by the Office for Open Research.

Access Overton via Library Search.