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Library workshops
Introduction to the Library workshops
Introduction to the Library sessions are usually offered during Orientation Week and the first three weeks of semester.
These sessions provide an introduction to Library services and resources.
Classes for international and mature age students contain the same content, but recognise that students have a variety of learning styles and experience.
Tutorials are held in the Library Computer Lab, Ground Floor. Classes for International Students ate held in the Library Computer Lab Level 1. Endnote tutorials are for staff, postgraduate and honours students only.
Tutorials after Orientation Week have hands-on experience and may include:
- an introduction to the resources of an academic Library and searching the Library catalogue
- principles of developing a research strategy, and literature searching with specific course reference tailored to an assignment, essay, or project
- searching specific databases and other online information services
- navigating the internet and conducting research on the web
Additional tutorials can be arranged by contacting the Faculty Librarians on Tel +61 7 5430 2807 or email infodesk@usc.edu.au
Tutorials are held in the Library Computer Lab, Level 1.
| Date |
Time |
Tutorial session |
| Tuesday, 21 February |
12-1pm |
Decipher your reading list |
| Tuesday, 21 February |
5.30-6.30pm |
Decipher your reading list - for mature age students |
| Wednesday, 22 February |
11.30am-1pm |
Assignment Research for International Students |
| Wednesday, 22 February |
2-3pm |
Decipher your reading list |
| Thursday, 23 February |
3-4pm |
Decipher your reading list |
| Friday, 24 February |
11am-12pm |
Decipher your reading list |
| Monday, 27 February |
2-3pm |
Research your topic |
| Tuesday, 28 February |
12-1.30pm |
Assignment Research for International Students |
| Tuesday, 28 February |
5.30-6.30pm |
Research your topic - for mature age students |
| Wednesday, 29 February |
1-2pm |
Decipher your reading list |
| Thursday, 1 March |
10-11am |
Decipher your reading list |
| Thursday, 1 March |
3-4pm |
Research your topic |
| Friday, 2 March |
9-10am |
Research your topic |
| Monday, 5 March |
2-3pm |
Research your topic |
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Databases Doctor
When you need help with databases or journal articles, visit Databases Doctor which is held alternate Tuesdays and Thursdays.
You must confirm your attendance. If no one has booked to attend, the session will not run. Contact us via Tel. +61 7 5430 2803 or email the Information Desk at infodesk@usc.edu.au to register to attend.
| Date |
Time |
Location |
| Tuesday 27 March |
10-11am |
Library Computer Lab, Ground Floor |
| Thursday 5 April |
1-2pm |
Library Computer Lab, Ground Floor |
| Tuesday 10 April |
10-11am |
Library Computer Lab, Ground Floor |
| Thursday 19 April |
1-2pm |
Library Computer Lab, Ground Floor |
| Tuesday 24 April |
10-11am |
Library Computer Lab, Ground Floor |
| Thursday 3 May |
1-2pm |
Library Computer Lab, Ground Floor |
Tutorial Series for Researchers
For members of the USC community who need advanced knowledge of research tools. Tutorials are designed for higher degree by research students, research assistants and honours students who have a specific research interest. Classes are repeated through the year. All classes are held in the Library Computer Lab, Ground Floor.
| Date |
Time |
Tutorial |
|
| Monday, 20 February |
1-2pm |
Useful research stuff - before you start |
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| Monday, 27 February |
1-2pm |
Use Scopus and Web of Science |
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| Monday, 5 March |
1-2pm |
Using Google |
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| Monday, 12 March |
1-2pm |
Books |
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| Monday, 19 March |
1-2pm |
Finding Statistics |
| Tuesday, 27 March |
1-2pm |
Databases - Companies, countries, markets |
Endnote Tutorials
Endnote is a references database and bibliography maker that manages your references and creates bibliographies automatically in Word. Endnote is available to all staff, postgraduate and honours students.
The Beginners Endnote tutorial is for those who have not yet begun using Endnote. Indicate your interest in attending an Endnote tutorial by contacting the Library Information Desk on Tel +61 7 5430 2807 or email infodesk@usc.edu.au
Endnote tutorials are for staff, postgraduate and honours students only. The Beginners Endnote tutorial will cover:
- how to create a reference in Endnote
- how to search in an Endnote library
- creating your own Endnote library
- downloading from electronic databases
Beginners Endnote tutorials are held in the Library Computer Lab, Ground Floor. Booking is required. Please indicate your interest and discipline area by contacting the Library Information Desk email infodesk@usc.edu.au
| Date |
Time |
| Monday 6 February |
12pm - 1.30pm |
| Friday 24 February |
1-2.30pm |
| Thursday, 8 March |
2 - 3.30pm |
| Wednesday, 21 March |
9 - 10.30am |
| Tuesday, 3 April |
11.30 - 1.00pm |
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Additional tutorials can be arranged by contacting the Faculty Librarians on Tel: +61 7 5430 2807 or email infodesk@usc.edu.au
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