Library news
RFID installation at campus libraries
Wednesday 1 December 2021RFID software and hardware is being installed at all Victorian campus libraries over the next two weeks to enhance lending services and collection management. You may experience some disruption at Library entrances while the installations take place. Works are scheduled to occur on the following days: Monday 6 December - Mt Helen Tuesday 7 December - SMB
Library webinar - Journal Impact Factors
Sunday 14 November 2021Journal Impact Factors What are Journal Impact factors, which are relevant and how can you make them work for you? 1:30pm - 2:00pm, Monday, November 29, 2021 Register here or browse other research development offerings in the
Incites for academic promotions - Webinar
Wednesday 3 November 2021Incites for academic promotions Be aware of some key bibliometric measures and get practical advice on using Incites to support your Academic promotion. 12:30pm - 1:00pm, Thursday, November 18, 2021 Register here or browse othe...
Libraries reopening
Monday 1 November 2021We are very pleased to welcome students and staff back to all campus libraries in a COVIDSafe way. Come to the Library to use a PC or solo study space, receive assistance from InfoPoint staff, use the printer/scanner, collect your holds and browse the physical collections. The Brisbane and Victorian campus libraries are open as follows:
Last days - REDI (Research Events for Development and Information) Calendar - Survey
Tuesday 12 October 2021Have your say and help shape the REDI calendar. This short survey (less than 10 minutes) will be open until the 14th of October so please let us know what you think.
Research Data Management B: Your research data and the world - Webinar
Sunday 10 October 2021This webinar will look at data cleanup, data formats, working with metadata (making your data findable and citable), data analysis, data publication and licensing (and increasing the citations on your related research publications), long-term data storage.
Research data management Part A: Your research data and you - Webinar
Thursday 7 October 2021This webinar will help you come to grips with data management wording for grant applications, finding and using existing data sets, planning your data management early to prevent later problems, research methodology and data collection, data and collaboration, data organisation and versioning, data security and sensitivity.
REDI (Research Events for Development and Information) Calendar - Survey
Wednesday 29 September 2021In February the Library, Research Services and the Graduate Research School launched the REDI calendar as your one stop shop for Research development and information events.
Data skills for HASS
Wednesday 29 September 2021OpenRefine for Social Science Data Preparing data for analysis involves data cleaning, where errors in the data are identified and corrected or formatting made consistent. OpenRefine (formerly Google Refine) is a powerful free and open source tool for working with messy data: cleaning it and transforming it from one format into another. This ...
Choosing where to publish - Webinar
Tuesday 28 September 2021Find out about the tools to identify the best journals for your work and avoid the traps of predatory publishers at this short and informative webinar. Time: 1:30 pm Date: Monday, October 4 Location: Online via MS Teams Register and browse other events > ...
Data Skills for HASS
Tuesday 21 September 2021Are you researching in the Humanities or Social Sciences and feeling a little out of your comfort zone when recording and managing your data? If so, you're not on your own and this hands on webinar will help you come to grips with how best to set up spreadsheets to record and work with your data effectively.
Secure storage for your completed research data: Federation.figshare- Webinar
Tuesday 21 September 2021Time is running out to Register for Thursday's Webinar. This 30 minute session will show you how you can easily and securely store and retrieve your research data, while adhering to Federation policies on research data retention. Time: 2 pm Date: 23 September Location: online via MS Teams Register and check out other events ...
Ask A Curator Day
Tuesday 14 September 2021Today is Ask a Curator Day. Take this opportunity to ask about items in our Art and Historical Collections, or beyond. Have you been wondering if there is anything in our collections to assist with your research, illustrate your journal article, inform your interests, or whether your grandparents feature in a photograph or document? Ask your question via&n...
Libraries are open again
Tuesday 10 August 2021We are very pleased to welcome students and staff back to all regional Victorian and the Brisbane campus libraries in a COVIDSafe way. Come to the Library to use a PC or solo study space, receive assistance from InfoPoint staff, use the printer/scanner, collect your holds and browse the physical collections. The Brisbane and regional Victorian campus libraries are open as follows:
Your Federation Library is open
Monday 2 August 2021We are very pleased to welcome students and staff back to all Victorian campus libraries in a COVIDSafe way. Come to the Library to use a PC or solo study space, receive assistance from InfoPoint staff, use the printer/scanner, collect your holds and browse the physical collections. All campus libraries are open as follows:
Open access webinar
Sunday 25 July 2021Open access: How does it work and how can you get involved? What will it mean to make your work available via Open Access ? Will you be cited as often? Will it comply with funder requirements? Find out this and more in this 30 min webinar. When: 1:30 pm Monday August 9 Where: Online - MS Teams Register for this webinar ...
Export your Proquest Ebook Central bookshelf today ahead of the single sign-on upgrade to OpenAthens
Tuesday 13 July 2021From 20th July 2021, Federation University Library will offer a better client experience for ProQuest Ebook Central through OpenAthens single sign-on. With single-sign on, you only need to: sign in once, gaining access to the Ebook Central patron site and your personal Ebook Central account remember one password for all electronic resources...
Change to authentication service for Library resources - OpenAthens
Tuesday 13 July 2021ITS and the Library have been working together on implementing a new authentication service that enables Federation University Australia staff and students seamless and secure access to Library electronic resources anytime and anywhere through OpenAthens.
Copyright and course readings Moodle checklist
Sunday 11 July 2021Teaching staff: Give your Moodle content a brush up! Self assess your course in terms of Copyright, Course Readings, and Library content against the checklist of critical factors.
Werrunangity larr Wimmerata: Wimmera Library opening hours 29-30 July
Monday 28 June 2021Please be advised that the Wimmera library will be closed on the afternoons of Tuesday 29 and Wednesday 30 June. The PC lab in C building will be available between 9:00am and 5:00pm, accessible from the door in the corridor. Be sure to check our Current Library Services and
Berwick Library closure
Sunday 6 June 2021Due to the State Government COVIDSafe settings the Berwick Campus library will remain closed. Library items can be requested and will be mailed out. Please contact the InfoPoint if you have any questions. ...
Please contact the InfoPoint if you have any questions.
Sunday 6 June 2021The Gippsland, Mt Helen, SMB and Wimmera Libraries will be open to provide study spaces which can be booked online, and a Click and Collect service. There will be no access to collection spaces. Please check opening hours ...
Berwick Campus Library opening hours extended
Friday 21 May 2021We are very pleased to announce extended opening hours at our Berwick Campus Library. From Monday 24 May the Library at Berwick will be open from 8.30am - 4.30pm Monday - Friday. Please contact the InfoPoint if you have any questions. ...
Australian Standards - update
Monday 10 May 2021Access to Australian Standards from SAI Global has changed. To download and view a standard you will need to install the FileOpen plugin and Adobe Reader.
CSIRO read and publish agreement - Library webinar
Sunday 9 May 2021Would you like to publish in CSIRO journals and make your article open access without paying an article processing charge? We now have an agreement with CSIRO which would allow you publish an open access article in one of the nominated journals without attracting a charge. Come along and find out more. When: Thursday May 13, 12:30 pm Where: Online via MS Teams ...
Copyright resources
Thursday 6 May 2021You are likely to create and use copyright material in your work and study with Federation University. The Copyright Office helps staff and students make best use of material for teaching, studying, researching, and working at Federation University while ensuring the provisions of the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth) are complied with.
CSIRO read and publish agreement - Library webinar
Wednesday 28 April 2021Would you like to publish in CSIRO journals and make your article open access without paying an article processing charge? We now have an agreement with CSIRO which would allow you publish an open access article in one of the nominated journals without attracting a charge. Come along and find out more. When: Thursday May 13, 12:30 pm Where: Online via MS Teams ...
Your Federation Library: Access to collections and spaces
Monday 26 April 2021Library staff are very pleased to advise that you can now access collections and more areas of the Victorian campus libraries. You can use a great range of learning spaces, receive assistance from InfoPoint staff, and browse and obtain items directly from physical collections. Hand sanitiser and cleaning wipes are available for all to use while on site.
Incites for research benchmarking and analytics - Webinar
Sunday 21 March 2021It's not too late to register for this 30 minute webinar and become aware of some key bibliometric measures. Get practical advice on using Incites to benchmark and track your research performance, assess collaborations, identify subject matter experts, and more.
Incites for research benchmarking and analytics - Webinar
Monday 8 March 2021Attend this 30 minute webinar and become aware of some key bibliometric measures. Get practical advice on using Incites to benchmark and track your research performance, assess collaborations, identify subject matter experts, and more.