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Research Writing Retreat - applications close December 11

Sunday 4 December 2022

Do 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 2022

TAFE 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 2022

To 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.

Research Writing Retreat

Sunday 27 November 2022

Do 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 2022

Reminder: 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 2022

During 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 2022

Results 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 2022

This 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 2022

As 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 2022

Welcome 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 2022

In 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 2022

This 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 2022

Last 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 2022

Reminder: 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 2022

Join 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 2022

The 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 2022

Due 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 2022

Due 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 2022

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 linking to online resources. Any links containing EZproxy in the url (via...

Literature reviews Part A: Different kinds for different purposes

Sunday 21 August 2022

Find 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 2022

Collect 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 2022

The 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 2022

You 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 2022

The 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 2022

The 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 2022

The 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 ...

ORCID (Open Researcher and Contributor ID)- Webinar

Monday 4 July 2022

Collect 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...