FedUni online and domestic partner students
Welcome to the FedUni Library. We offer an integrated library service across all campuses, and aim to provide a range of high quality scholarly information resources and services to assist you with your studies.
Skills workshops
The Library offers free classes to assist students with their researching skills. Go to the Library skills timetable to check for upcoming classes or to enrol.
In addition, some courses have embedded skills development sessions based on specific assessment tasks or types of writing. These are generally held during your scheduled lecture or tutorial times.
Online YouTube tutorials are available if you cannot attend a Library skills class.
Contact us for assistance at other times.
Borrowing
Borrowing guidelines for FedUni undergraduate and TAFE students
| Maximum no. of items | Borrowing period | Number of renewals | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FedUni undergraduate and TAFE students* | 30 | 14 days (2 weeks) | 20 |
| Non FedUni undergraduate students | 30 | 14 days (2 weeks) | 3 |
*Students studying online and off-campus have an extended borrowing period to allow for postage of items.
Borrowers please note:
- Items in the Equipment, Reserve and Realia collections can only be borrowed in person by FedUni students and staff.
- Items in the Textbook collection can only be borrowed by FedUni students and staff.
- Multimedia items can be borrowed for a 14 day/2 week loan period only
- Copyright regulations restrict non-FedUni borrowers from borrowing off-air video and audio recordings from within the Multimedia collection
- Items held in the Blainey, Creedy, Journal, Law, Reference and Research collections are not available for loan
- Recreation reading items can be borrowed for a 42 day/6 week loan period by FedUni students and staff, and a 14 day/2 week loan period for all other borrowers.
- Items in the Reserve collection can be borrowed for 2 hours and may be taken out of the library
Returning or renewing library items
Provided no hold(s) have been placed on the item(s), and you have no overdue items, you can renew items:
- online using myLibrary@FedUni
- by phoning 1300 552 567
- in person at the Information Desk, upon presentation of your current FedUni ID or borrowing card.
You can return your library items by:
- placing them in the designated book return chutes at any campus library
- posting them to any campus library
Items must be returned by closing time on the due date to prevent overdue penalties.
Holds and inter-campus requests
You can request an item that is currently unavailable or located at another campus library. You can do this:
- via the FedUni Library catalogue, using the 'Request' button at the top of the entry for the item you require,
When the requested item becomes available you will be emailed a collection notice, which will advise you when this item must be collected by.
Students can borrow items from any FedUni campus library using their current FedUni student ID card. Arrange your student ID card today.
Login and changing password
Logging in
- Username: your FedUni student ID number
- Password: your first password is (lower case) the first initial of your first name, full stop, full date of birth.
Example: John Smith born 14 August 1980, therefore his password is j.14081980
Before you start using the library databases, you must change your password.
Changing your password
Go to the Password self service page to change your password or reset if you have forgotten your password.
Finding resources
QuickSearch
- Books and eBooks
- Journal articles
- Theses
- Multimedia
Databases
- Journal articles
- Book chapters
- Conference papers
- Research reports
Subject guides
- Go to your chosen topic and select from the subject guides available
Catalogue
- DVDs
- Videos
- eBooks
- Journals
e-Journal titles
- Find eJournal titles easily using our various search fields
Document delivery: Intercampus copies
Journal articles and book chapters held in print at any campus library can be copied and sent to you electronically.
Requesting items
- Download the Journal Article/Book Chapter Copy Request form (login required)
- Email the completed form to docdel@federation.edu.au
Please allow three business days for the copy to be emailed to you.
Note: Your request will not be processed if you have overdue library loans or you are blocked from borrowing because you have exceeded the demerit point limit.
Visit the Document Delivery Services: Intercampus Copies page for more information.
Referencing
FedUni uses the American Psychological Association (APA), Modern Language Association (MLA), Chicago/Turabian, and Australian Harvard styles of referencing. Download the General Guide to Referencing (pdf, 3.06mb) to learn more. Refer to your unit descriptions, or contact your lecturers and tutors for the preferred citation style for each subject you undertake.
FedUni students also have access to EndNote, a referencing and bibliography tool. Go to the Referencing page to find out more.
Further referencing support can be provided by your lecturers and tutors, and our Information librarians. Ask at the Library information desk or email us for assistance.
Further information
The Library provides support for partner providers in Australia, for TAFE and higher education institute partners.
Students at partner providers in Australia have access to electronic resources and books in the FedUni Library.
Ask the Library or visit the Library 'how to' page for further information to help you with your studies.