Library news
Library Webinars and Events this month
Sunday 30 June 2024EndNote Desktop: Getting Started A session for those new to using EndNote, guiding you through Installing and setting up Endnote Desktop and building your library of resources. Online: Thursday July 4, 11 am – 12 pm
Last chance to register for writing retreat
Monday 24 June 2024Shut up and Write retreat This one-day writing retreat may be just what you are looking for. Events like these are a great way to progress that writing project and kick start a writing habit. Register now to lock in some uninterrupted writing time away from the distractions of home and office ...
Writing Retreat - Berwick Campus
Sunday 9 June 2024In response to the positive feedback and publishing outcomes from last years research writing events, the library is offering more opportunities for researchers (including HDR candidates) to take time away from their day-to-day distractions and find some dedicated writing time.
Calling for Open Textbook author/s
Friday 7 June 2024Do you have an idea for an Open Textbook? Not sure where to start? Ready to dive in? Federation Library is seeking academic author/s to publish an Open Textbook with us through the CAUL OER Collective on the Pressbooks platform. For examples view the catalogue of output for the project and the first ...
Indigenous Knowledges and Research: Library tools
Sunday 2 June 2024Federation library has adopted the Indigenous Referencing Guidance for Indigenous Knowledges, which was developed by the Indigenous Archives Collective . This referencing guide and toolkit was featured in a presentation by D...
Library events and webinars in June
Sunday 26 May 2024Please check the Research Training and Development Calendar for these and other development opportunities from the Library, Research Services and the Graduate Research School.
ABS Data sets for Research
Tuesday 21 May 2024Those of you who use, or may wish to use the ABS datasets for your research may be interested to know that the following datasets are now available in TableBuilder: Employee Earnings and Hours, 2023
What type of review is right for you?
Monday 20 May 2024There are many types of reviews, such as systematic, scoping and integrative, and choosing the right one to meet the learning needs of your students or to answer your own research question can be challenging.
Library workshop series: Searching the literature systematically
Friday 17 May 2024Searching the literature systematically when doing reviews can strike terror into the hearts of experienced researchers. How do I know I have found everything out there? What if I get a million results?
Document Delivery requesting just got easier!
Monday 13 May 2024The Library is continually looking at ways we can improve our service delivery to our clients. We are now excited to announce that requesting Document Delivery resources is now much easier. We have placed the Document Delivery request form within the Library's QuickSearch function so that when you come across a resource that sounds perfect for your research but the library doesn't s...
Changed Wimmera Library opening hours: 30 April - 2 May 2024
Monday 29 April 2024Please note there will be changes to the Werrunangity larr Wimmerata: Wimmera Campus Library opening hours, as follows: - On Tuesday 29 April, the Library will be open from 9:00am to 1:00pm - On Thursday 2 May, the Library will be closed Please check our opening hours for full details. The Wimmera PC Lab wi...
Library events and webinars in May
Friday 26 April 2024Shut up and Write sessions. Do you really need to be working on that article / book chapter / thesis? Can’t find the time or headspace? These monthly shut up and write sessions may be just what you are looking for. Events like these are a great way to progress t...
Library Research Webinar - Demonstrating research impact for Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
Friday 19 April 2024Researchers working in Humanities, Arts and Social Science (HASS) areas and wanting to demonstrate impact for promotions, grants or awards, may find that 'traditional' research metrics such as citation reports gathered from Web of Science (WOS), Scopus or Google Scholar do not portray a full picture of your scholarly output.
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...