Library news
Learning Resources (formerly Course Readings) virtual drop-in sessions
Wednesday 14 February 2024Would you like extra assistance with setting up or compiling your Learning Resources list for Semester 1? The Library is offering a series of virtual drop-in sessions to provide assistance with rolling over or creating a new list, adding resources, creating resources links, deleting resources, or organising your resources list.
Researcher development opportunities from the Library
Sunday 11 February 2024The library is offering a range of researcher (including HDR candidate) development opportunities for 2024. We will be running webinars or workshops relating to EndNote use, literature reviews & search protocols, publishing, research data management, researcher identifiers & metrics, and searching & maintaining current awareness.
Researcher development opportunities from the Library
Sunday 28 January 2024The library is offering a range of researcher (including HDR candidate) development opportunities for 2024. We will be running webinars or workshops relating to EndNote use, literature reviews & search protocols, publishing, research data management, researcher identifiers & metrics, and searching & maintaining current awareness.
Last chance to book your TAFE class in for computer skills classes with the library
Wednesday 24 January 2024TAFE teachers planning your class schedules for first semester? Consider booking your TAFE computer skills classes with the library now to get your students off to the right start! We recommend these classes early in the semester (around week 3 is ideal) to help students get connected to Federation University information and systems. Classes can be tailored to...
Changed SMB Library opening hours: 25 and 26 January 2024
Tuesday 23 January 2024Please note there will be changes to the SMB campus Library and online enquiries opening hours on Thursday 25 and the public holiday on Friday 26 January 2024. - SMB Campus Library will be closed on Thursday 25 January and will be open on Friday 26 January 2024 - The Library online enquiries service will be available on Friday 26 January 2024 Please check our
Researcher development opportunities from the Library
Monday 15 January 2024The library is offering a range of researcher (including HDR candidate) development opportunities for 2024. We will be running webinars or workshops relating to EndNote use, literature reviews & search protocols, publishing, research data management, researcher identifiers & metrics, and searching & maintaining current awareness.
TAFE computer skills classes for 2024
Wednesday 10 January 2024TAFE teachers planning your class schedules for first semester? Consider booking your TAFE computer skills classes with the library now to get your students off to the right start! We recommend these classes early in the semester (around week 3 is ideal) to help students get connected to Federation University information and systems. Classes can be tailored to...
TAFE computer skills classes for 2024
Tuesday 2 January 2024TAFE teachers planning your class schedules for first semester? Consider booking your TAFE computer skills classes with the library now to get your students off to the right start! We recommend these classes early in the semester (arround week 3 is ideal) to help students get connected to Federation University information and systems. Classes can be tailored t...
Ongoing Lift works at Mt. Helen Library
Friday 15 December 2023A reminder that the lift in the Mt. Helen Library (Building L) is being replaced, and brought up to current standards. This involves widening the entrances on each floor, so there may be some significant noise in the Library as these works are undertaken.
Lift closure at Mt. Helen Library
Thursday 7 December 2023Work on replacing the lift at Mt. Helen Library (Building L) will commence in the week beginning 11 December. This work will be ongoing throughout the Summer, with an expected finishing date of 24 February.
TAFE Computer skills classes for 2024 - Book with the Library now!
Monday 4 December 2023TAFE teachers planning your class schedules for next year? Consider booking your TAFE computer skills classes with the library now for 2024 to get your students off to the right start! We recommend these classes early in the semester (arround week 3 is ideal) to help students get connected to Federation University information and systems. Classes can be tailor...
ORCiD webinar: Linking your researcher profiles
Tuesday 14 November 2023Web of Science ResearcherID, Scopus Author ID, and other researcher IDs and profiles are great, but none of them tell the full story. Link your profiles to your ORCiD to easily collate all this information in one place and build a profile that truly represents your achievements as a researcher.
ORCID - Making it work for you
Monday 13 November 2023A reminder that the library is running a webinar on: ORCID - Making it work for you. Collect your publications in one place and stand out with an ORCiD persistent identifier for researchers. Find out what an ORCiD can do for you in this short webinar. Wednesday November 15, 10:00-10:30 Register on the
Werrunangity larr Wimmerata: Wimmera Campus Library - Changed opening hours 13-17 November 2023
Friday 10 November 2023Please note there will be a change to the opening hours at Werrunangity larr Wimmerata: Wimmera Campus Library for the week of 13-17 November 2023, to allow staff to take leave. The Library will be open from 9:00am to 1:00pm from Tuesday 14 to Thursday 16 November, inclusive. The PC lab adjacent to the Library will be open from 9:00am – 5:00pm Monday – Friday for student u...
Searching for scoping, systematic and other reviews
Wednesday 8 November 2023The library is pleased to offer a series of ten half hour online workshops on systematically searching the literature for conducting scoping, systematic and other types of review. They will run from 12:30-1:00 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 14th November to 14th December.
ORCiD: Making it work for you
Tuesday 7 November 2023Collect your publications in one place and stand out with an ORCiD persistent identifier for researchers. Find out about what an ORCiD can do for you in this short webinar. Wednesday 15th November, 10:00-10:30am Book through the REDI calendar. ...
Library - QuickSearch authentication upgrade
Monday 6 November 2023The Library and ITS are upgrading the authentication system for electronic resources via QuickSearch from LDAP to SSO (Single Sign On). It is planned that this upgrade will occur Wednesday 15th November, 2023 10.00 pm (AEDT) Some users with saved records/alerts in QuickSearch might be impacted by this change and library staff have contacted these people directly via email. If us...
Open Access Week 2023
Friday 20 October 2023Community over Commercialization Open Access Week October 23 - 29, 2023 “Open Access Week 2023 is an opportunity to join together, take action, and raise awareness around the importance of community control of knowledge sharing systems.” - https://www.openaccesswe...
Open Access Week 2023
Friday 13 October 2023Community over Commercialization Open Access Week October 23 - 29, 2023 “Open Access Week 2023 is an opportunity to join together, take action, and raise awareness around the importance of community control of knowledge sharing systems.” - https://www.openaccesswe...
Open Access Week 2023
Wednesday 11 October 2023Community over Commercialization Open Access Week October 23 - 29, 2023 “Open Access Week 2023 is an opportunity to join together, take action, and raise awareness around the importance of community control of knowledge sharing systems.” - https://www.openaccessweek.or...
Introduction to Covidence webinar reminder
Tuesday 10 October 2023Join us as part of he REDI calendar of events for a short introduction to Covidence on Thursday 12th October, 12:30-1:00. Register here.
Library webinar: Introduction to Covidence
Tuesday 3 October 2023Join us as part of he REDI calendar of events for a short introduction to Covidence on Thursday 12th October, 12:30-1:00. Register here.
Library 15 Minute webinar - Getting the most out of EndNote Desktop
Monday 2 October 2023Join us as part of the REDI calendar of events on getting the most out of EndNote Desktop on Thursday 5th October at 10am. Register here.
Library 15 Minute webinar - Choosing Where to Publish
Tuesday 12 September 2023Join us as part of the REDI calendar of events for an introductory webinar on Choosing Where to Publish on Thursday 14th September at 10am. Register here.
Library 15 Minute webinar - Predatory Publishing
Monday 11 September 2023Join us as part of the REDI calendar of events for an introductory webinar on Predatory Publishing, what is it and what to look out for on Wednesday 20th September at 12pm. Register here.
Read and Publish agreements - webinar
Sunday 10 September 2023Publish Open Access without the cost of Article Processing Charges, thanks to agreements which have been negotiated with a number of academic publishers. Find out more in this short session. Time: 10.30 - 11.00am Date: Tuesday 19 September Location: Online via MS Teams Register for this webinar:
Great Book Swap
Friday 1 September 2023Join us in making a difference! The Aboriginal Education Centre and Federation University Library are thrilled to announce the start of our book donation drive for the annual Great Book Swap, proudly supporting the Indigenous Literacy Foundation. Date: 4th - 15th September 2023 Where: Berwick, Gippsland, Mt Helen a...
Indigenous Knowledge in Research: Intellectual Property and ethical use
Tuesday 29 August 2023The Library, in collaboration with the National Centre for Reconciliation, Truth and Justice, is proud to present Dr Virginia Marshall (ANU) and Professor...
Indigenous Knowledge in Research: Intellectual Property and ethical use - Panel event
Monday 28 August 2023The library is proud to present Dr Virginia Marshall (ANU) and Professor Emma Lee in this panel chaired by Andrew Gunstone, Associate D...
Journal impact metrics - webinar
Sunday 27 August 2023What are Journal Impact metrics, which are relevant and how can you make them work for you? Time: 10.30 - 11.15am Date: Tuesday 5 September Location: Online via MS Teams Register for this webinar: https://federation-edu-au.libcal.com/event/5612821 Browse other offe...