Library news
Research Writing Retreat
Sunday 27 November 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:
Reminder: Important changes required for linking to library resources
Sunday 13 November 2022Reminder: Important changes required for linking to library resources ITS and the Library have implemented changes to the authentication for electronic resources. Currently EZproxy and OpenAthens authentication are working in parallel but from the 30th November 2022 EZproxy authentication will cease l...
Library - ThirdIron trial
Monday 7 November 2022During November the Library will be trialling ThirdIron products, LibKey and Browzine. These products are designed to enhance the user experience to online library resources. LibKey works with library databases to connect users directly to the full text PDF of an article. While searching QuickSearch during the trial you may come across LibKey linki...
Library Client Survey - The results are in!
Friday 4 November 2022Results have been received for the recent Library Client Survey: - There were 1120 responses from across the University community, including all campuses and partner providers and across the Institutes and Research Centres. - We received a weighted total score of 83.3% and an overall satisfaction score of 5.95 (/7.00). These results place us squarely within the top 25% as be...
Library webinar: Journal impact factors
Monday 31 October 2022This library webinar examines journal impact factors, looking at which are relevant and how can you make them work for you. 12pm Thursday, 3 November 3 Online via MSTeams Register now or browse this and other offerings in the
Webinar: Finding Open Data for your research
Monday 24 October 2022As part of the Library's suite of webinars for International Open Access Week we are pleased to share information on 'Finding Open Data For Your Research'.
Open Access Week - Library events
Thursday 20 October 2022Welcome to Open Access Week! To celebrate all things open, the Library will be hosting a number of events, Publishing Open Access - free options, Webinar What are the options for making your work Open Access without paying an Article Processing Charge? This session will introduce you to the read and publish agreements that Federation University is engage...
Celebrate Open Access Week with the Library
Wednesday 19 October 2022In celebration of Open Access Week the Library will be hosting a number of events, Publishing Open Access - free options, Webinar What are the options for making your work Open Access without paying an Article Processing Charge? This session will introduce you to the read and publish agreements that Federation University is engaged in and the "Gre...
Journal impact factors - Webinar
Wednesday 19 October 2022This library webinar examines journal impact factors, looking at which are relevant and how can you make them work for you. 12pm Thursday, 3 November Online via MSTeams Register now or browse this and other offerings in the
15-minute Library webinar - SAGE research methods
Monday 17 October 2022Last chance to sign up to a 15-minute introductory webinar to the SAGE research methods database presented by the Library this Thursday at 12 noon. A short introduction to the wide range of resources available on the SAGE research methods database. This resource is valuable for HDRs, supervisors and those publishing outside of their regular fields of expertise.&nb...
Reminder: Important changes required for linking to library resources
Wednesday 5 October 2022Reminder: Important changes required for linking to library resources ITS and the Library have implemented changes to the authentication for electronic resources. Currently EZproxy and OpenAthens authentication are working in parallel but from 30 November 2022 EZproxy authentication will cease linking to online resources. Any links containing EZproxy in the url ...
Academic Integrity CoP : this Friday 2pm
Tuesday 4 October 2022Join us to discuss Academic Integrity in a Community of Practice at Federation this coming Friday 4th October at 2pm, including invited presenters: Assoc Prof Elisa Zentveld providing background and context to the revised Academic Integrity Policy and Academic Misconduct Procedure; and&nb...
Library webinars: Writing reviews parts F and G
Monday 3 October 2022The Library is running the final two webinars on conducting reviews. Literature reviews part F: Writing the literature review. Thursday October 6, 12:00-12:30 Finding the "eye of the storm": How to write up a literature, scoping or systematic review article. Literature reviews part G: Useful online tools for reviews.
Date change due to public holiday - Getting the most out of EndNote Desktop
Wednesday 14 September 2022Due to the public holiday on September 22, the library webinar "Getting the most out of EndNote Desktop" will now be held on Thursday September 29 at 1:30. Participants who have already registered have been contacted by email, and registrations remain open for the new date. The webina...
Library webinar date change due to public holiday
Tuesday 13 September 2022Due to the public holiday on September 22, the library webinar "Literature Reviews Part D - Selecting and charting the evidence" will now be held on Wednesday September 28 at 12:00. Participants who have already registered have been contacted by email, and anyone else who wishes to register is requested to ...
Important changes required for linking to library resources
Wednesday 31 August 2022Important changes required for linking to library resources ITS and the Library have implemented changes to the authentication for electronic resources. Currently EZproxy and OpenAthens authentication are working in parallel but from the 30th November 2022 EZproxy authentication will cease linking to online resources. Any links containing EZproxy in the url (via...
Literature reviews Part A: Different kinds for different purposes
Sunday 21 August 2022Find out which type of review is right for you. This session will look at the different types of reviews and their best uses. Date: Thursday, September 1, 2022 Time: 12:00pm - 12:45pm Location: Online via MS Teams Register for this webinar at
ORCID (Open Researcher and Contributor ID) What is it and why do I need one?
Wednesday 17 August 2022Collect 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. Time: 1.00 – 2.00 pm Date: Thursday 25 August 2022 Location: Online via MS Teams Register for this webin
New Library acquisitions
Tuesday 26 July 2022The Library has negotiated access to two packages of ebooks from Sage Publications and Cambridge University Press. Under the agreement, Federation University Australia has access to the entire output of Sage Publications, and to over 45,000 titles from Cambridge University Press (excludes textbooks). These ebooks have no restrictions on the number of simultaneous users, or on the abil...
Academic Integrity Community of Practice - Invitation
Monday 25 July 2022You are warmly invited to join the Community of Practice focusing on Academic Integrity process and practice at Federation. We are creating a forum bringing together diverse staff involved in various aspects of practice and process of Academic Integrity to strive for a unified and best practice ac...
TAFE computer skills classes
Tuesday 19 July 2022The library is once again offering TAFE computer skills classes in Semester two. We recommend these classes to help students get connected to Federation University information and systems. Classes can be tailored to suit the needs of your students and may cover: Student email accounts Passwords Moodle ...
Don't miss out - Library workshops for researchers
Monday 18 July 2022The Library is celebrating the return to an in-person format for this year's HDR conference by providing face-to-face workshops for researchers. Data organisation in spreadsheets 2:00-5:00pm Wednesday, July 20, Library Skills Room 2, Mt Helen Library In this session we will ...
Register now - Face-to-face library workshops for researchers
Tuesday 12 July 2022The Library is celebrating the return to an in-person format for this year's HDR conference by providing face-to-face workshops for researchers. Data organisation in spreadsheets 2:00-5:00pm Wednesday, July 20, Library Skills Room 2, Mt Helen Library In this session we will ...
Save time! Submit your course readings list for Semester 2 here. Let the Library do the work for you
Monday 11 July 2022Watch this 1-minute
The Library can assist you with your semester 2 course readings list. Submit here.
Monday 4 July 2022Watch this 1-minute
ORCID (Open Researcher and Contributor ID)- Webinar
Monday 4 July 2022Collect 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. When: 11 am Monday July 11 Where: Online- MS Teams Register to reserve your place or browse this and other events in th...
Now is the time to prepare your semester 2 course readings list. Submit here.
Monday 27 June 2022Watch this 1-minute
InfoPoint and Victorian libraries closed: 28 June 2022
Monday 27 June 2022All Victorian campus libraries and the Virtual InfoPoint Service will be closed on Tuesday 28 June for staff to attend a planning day. Services will resume at 9 am on Wednesday 29 June. All after-hours study spaces will be available while the campus libraries are closed.
Read and publish agreements - Library webinar
Monday 13 June 2022Read and publish agreements are a form of Open Access publishing with no article processing charges attached. Publish Open Access without the costs, thanks to these agreements with CSIRO, Springer, Wiley and Cambridge. Find out more in this short session. 10:00am - 10:15am, Thursday, June 16, 2022 Registe...
15-minute webinars: Library support and resources for academic staff, 14 - 20 June
Sunday 5 June 2022To assist you with your teaching, the Library is presenting a series of 15-minute online sessions on Library support and resources. Please select the sessions you would like to attend using this link. A calendar invitation will ...