Collections
General Collection
The general collection includes a range of resources and formats, to support the learning, teaching and research areas of the University, accessible through the library catalogue.
Reserve Collection
Copies of texts and recommended readings listed on course outlines are held in the Reserve Collection. These can be used in the Library building for two hours. The Reserve Collection is updated for the start of each semester.
Online collections
Databases
For use by staff, students and other authorised users. To access databases off-campus you will be prompted for your network username and password.
Journal and newspaper titles
The Library provides access to full-text journal and newspaper databases and indexes for staff, students and other authorised users. To access them off-campus you will be prompted for your network username and password.
Facts online
The Library provides links to selected electronic reference tools such as dictionaries, referencing guides, government and statistical sites
e-Reserve
e-Reserve (electronic reserve) includes online readings and materials, usually in .pdf, linked through the Library catalogue and for access by students and staff. To access these services you will be prompted for your network username and password.
Curriculum Collection
A collection of resources including anatomy models and classroom teaching aids. Special borrowing conditions apply to material in the Curriculum Collection.
Reference
For use only in the library:
- dictionaries
- encyclopaedias
- atlases
- fact-finders
or use facts online.
Newspapers
The Library receives the national and Sunshine Coast regional daily newspapers for reading in the Library. These are stored opposite the Information Desk on level one. Back issues are retained for one week, except for the Financial Review which is retained for six months. Many Australian daily newspapers are also available online.
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