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Library Webinars for Researchers
Friday 25 August 202310:30am - 11:15am, Tuesday, September 5, 2023 Journal impact metrics What are Journal Impact metrics, which are relevant and how can you make them work for you? Register here 10:00am - 10:30am, Thursday, September 14, 2023 Choosing where to publish
Great Book Swap: Call for book donations
Thursday 24 August 2023The Aboriginal Education Centre and Federation Libraries are supporting the Great Book Swap once again this year, to raise money for the Indigenous Literacy Foundation. If you have any quality second-hand books you would like to donate for the event please drop them off at your closest campus library by the 1st of September. The Great Book Swap&n...
Research Webinar – Keeping current
Tuesday 15 August 2023Keep on top of trends and developments in your discipline by setting up saved searches and alerts to notify you of the latest publications. Time: 11.00 – 11.30 am Date: Tuesday 22 August Location: Online via MS Teams Register for this webinar: https://federation-edu-au.libcal.co...
SAGE Research Methods - webinar
Sunday 6 August 2023Need to design a questionnaire? Run a focus group? Thinking about data mining? Wondering about data visualisation? SAGE Research Methods is an extensive database of research methodology concepts and techniques across all disciplines, from initial planning through research design, data collection and analysis, to final publication. This short session will give...
Upcoming Library webinars in August
Thursday 20 July 2023Sage Research Methods - Tuesday 15 August 10.00am SAGE Research Methods is an extensive database of research methodology concepts and techniques across all disciplines, from initial planning through research design, data collection and analysis, to final publication. This session will give you a quick overview of finding the methodology information you need f...
Library research webinar - Choosing where to publish
Monday 3 July 2023This webinar, part of the REDI calendar, will introduce you to some tools available to identify the best journals for your work and avoid the traps of predatory publishers. Wednesday, July 12, 2023 1.00pm - 2.00pm - Register Here The full REDI calendar can be viewed
Acting Director University Library
Wednesday 28 June 2023Ms Kay Steel will be the Acting Director, University Library from Monday 3 July 2023 to Friday 7 July 2023 inclusive by the authority of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic) Professor Wendy Cross....
TAFE Library and computer skills classes for Semester 2
Monday 19 June 2023TAFE teachers planning your class scedules for next semester? Consider booking your TAFE computer skills classes with the library now for semester 2. 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 suit the needs of your students and can cover...
Upcoming Library webinars for researchers
Tuesday 13 June 2023Getting started with Data Organization in Spreadsheets In this introductory session we will talk about: Good data entry practices - formatting data tables in spreadsheets How to avoid common formatting mistakes Recognising and reformatting dates in... Date:
Library 15 Minute webinar - Predatory Publishing
Monday 1 May 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 May 10 2023 at 2pm. Register Here.
Library 15 Minute webinar - Predatory Publishing
Friday 28 April 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 May 10 2023 at 2pm. Register Here.
Writing program and retreat
Monday 3 April 2023Do you really need to be working on that article / book chapter / thesis? Can’t find the time or headspace? This writing program and retreat may be a great way to progress that writing project and kick-start a writing habit. The program will provide participants with a mentor who they can meet with on a regular basis to progress the de...
Mentors required for writing program and retreat
Monday 3 April 2023Are you an experienced author who is passionate about supporting other researchers to develop their writing skills and practice? We are seeking mentors who can work with researcher/s as they develop a writing project and build their skills. You will be required to meet with your mentee/s on a regular basis to progress the development of their writing project over 3-4 months in the lea...
Mentors required for writing program and retreat
Monday 20 March 2023Are you an experienced author who is passionate about supporting other researchers to develop their writing skills and practice? We are seeking mentors who can work with researcher/s as they develop a writing project and build their skills. You will be required to meet with your mentee/s on a regular basis to progress the development of their writing project over 3-4 months in the lea...
Writing program and retreat
Monday 20 March 2023Do you really need to be working on that article / book chapter / thesis? Can’t find the time or headspace? This writing program and retreat may be a great way to progress that writing project and kick-start a writing habit. The program will provide participants with a mentor who they can meet with on a regular basis to progress the de...
15 Minute Library Webinar - A quick introduction to Endnote
Thursday 23 February 2023Join us as part of the REDI calendar of events for two 15 minute Library webinars introducing Endnote bibliographic managment system. Register Here for Tuesday 28 February 2023 at 1pm we will introduce you to the program and how to set it up. Following up with another 15 minute session introducing th...
Closing this week - Grants available for academic authors in open textbook publishing
Tuesday 7 February 2023Open textbooks help bring equity and access to education and align with the University’s Living Values of Inclusion, Innovation, Excellence, Empowerment, and Collaboration. Grants of up to $4500 are available for the development of open educational texts through the
Libkey and Browzine -Library
Tuesday 31 January 2023After a trial of ThirdIron products last year and with positive feedback received, the library has now enabled ongoing access to LibKey and Browzine. These products are designed to enhance the user experience to online library resources.
Still open - Grants available for academic authors in open textbook publishing
Monday 30 January 2023Open textbooks help bring equity and access to education and align with the University’s Living Values of Inclusion, Innovation, Excellence, Empowerment, and Collaboration. Grants of up to $4500 are available for the development of open educational texts through the
Reminder: Important changes required for linking to library resources
Monday 23 January 2023ITS and the Library have implemented changes to the authentication for electronic resources. EZproxy links are no longer supported since 30th November 2022 . EZproxy authentication has ceased linking to online resources.
TAFE computer skills classes for 2023
Sunday 22 January 2023TAFE teachers: Planning your class schedules for this year? Consider booking your TAFE computer skills classes with the library for 2023 now. We recommend these classes early in the teaching period (around week 3 is ideal) to help students get connected to Federation University information and systems. Classes can be tailored to suit the needs of your students ...
Grants available for academic authors in open textbook publishing
Thursday 12 January 2023Now with the correct links! Open textbooks help bring equity and access to education and align with the University’s Living Values of Inclusion, Innovation, Excellence, Empowerment, and Collaboration. Grants of up to $4500 are available for the development of open educational texts through the
Grants available for academic authors in open textbook publishing
Wednesday 11 January 2023Open textbooks help bring equity and access to education and align with the University’s Living Values of Inclusion, Innovation, Excellence, Empowerment, and Collaboration. Grants of up to $4500 are available for the development of open educational texts through the CAUL Open Textb...
Changed InfoPoint and Victorian libraries opening hours, 3-16 January 2023
Monday 2 January 2023Please note there will be some changes to Victorian campus InfoPoint and Library opening hours between 3rd and 16th January 2023, to allow staff to take leave. - Werrunangity larr Wimmerata: Wimmera Campus Library will be closed from Thursday 22nd December and will reopen on Monday 16th January 2023 - SMB Library will be closed from Thursday 22nd December and will reopen on Mon...
Changed InfoPoint and Victorian libraries opening hours, December 2022 - January 2023
Tuesday 20 December 2022Please note there will be some changes to Victorian campus InfoPoint and Library opening hours and the Online InfoPoint service on Thursday 22nd and Friday 23rd December 2022, to allow staff to take leave.
Reminder: Important changes required for linking to library resources
Thursday 8 December 2022Reminder: Important changes required for linking to library resources ITS and the Library have implemented changes to the authentication for electronic resources. OpenAthens is the supported authentication method. From December 2022, the Library will no longer support EZproxy links to Library resources. Any links containing E...
Last call - Research Writing Retreat, applications close December 11
Wednesday 7 December 2022Do you really need to be working on that article / book chapter / thesis? Can’t find the time or headspace? This two-day writing retreat may be just what you are looking for. With day attendance or residential options, this is a great way to progress that writing project and kick-start a writing habit. Inclusions: &midd...
Research Writing Retreat - applications close December 11
Sunday 4 December 2022Do you really need to be working on that article / book chapter / thesis? Can’t find the time or headspace? This two-day writing retreat may be just what you are looking for. With day attendance or residential options, this is a great way to progress that writing project and kick-start a writing habit. Inclusions:
TAFE computer skills classes for 2023
Wednesday 30 November 2022TAFE teachers planning your class scedules for next year? Consider booking your TAFE computer skills classes with the library now for 2023. 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 to suit the needs of your students and&n...
Brief Infopoint closures, 13 Dec 2023
Tuesday 29 November 2022To allow all Library staff to attend Christmas celebrations, there will be some brief closures of the InfoPoints at the Victorian campus libraries and online from 12:30-1.30pm and from 3:00-4:00pm on Wednesday 13 December 2023.