Library tutorials
Introduction to the Library tutorials
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.
Tutorials are held in the Library Computer Lab, Level 1.
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 at +61 7 5430 2807 or email infodesk@usc.edu.au
Get to know your Library
The computers are on Level 1, maybe you’ve found the books, but what about the catalogue, ereserve, study rooms, journal articles and borrowing? A hands-on class for new students at the University.
| Date |
Time |
| Tuesday 16 March |
1.30–3pm (international students) |
| Thursday 18 March |
9.30–11am (international students) |
| Wednesday 24 March |
11.30am–1pm (international students) |
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Get to know your Library better
Most university lecturers want you to use resources other than the internet. Learn some effective techniques to find the right books for your topic, journal articles for online information and how to look for good quality information on the internet.
| Date |
Time |
| Monday 8 March |
3–4pm |
| Tuesday 9 March |
12–1pm
5.30–6.30pm (mature-age students) |
| Wednesday 10 March |
2–3pm |
| Thursday 11 March |
10–11am |
| Friday 12 March |
12–1pm |
| Tuesday 16 March |
10–11am |
| Thursday 18 March |
2–3pm |
| Wednesday 31 March |
12-1pm |
| Tuesday 6 April |
11-12 noon |
How to find journal articles
Most new to university students don’t even know what a journal is and they are expected to find journal articles for their assignments. Learn how to get the information you (and your lecturers) want using online databases.
| Date |
Time |
| Monday 22 March |
12–1pm |
| Tuesday 23 March |
5–6pm (mature-age students) |
| Thursday 25 March |
2–3pm |
| Tuesday 30 March |
10-11am |
| Wednesday 7 April |
1-2pm |
| Thursday 8 April |
12-1pm |
| Tuesday 13 April |
12-1pm |
| Wednesday 14 April |
10-11am |
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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. Endnote Troubleshooting is aimed at practitioners.
Indicate your interest in attending an Endnote tutorial by contacting the Library Information Desk
+61 7 5430 2807 or email infodesk@usc.edu.au
Beginners Endnote
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 will be are held at the following times in the Library Computing Lab:
| Date |
Time |
| Friday 19 February |
10–11am |
| Thursday 25 March |
10–11am |
| Thursday 22 April |
10–11am |
| Thursday 20 May |
10–11am |
| Thursday 24 June |
10–11am |
| Thursday 22 July |
10–11am |
| Thursday 26 August |
10–11am |
| Thursday 23 September |
10–11am |
| Thursday 21 October |
10–11am |
| Thursday 25 November |
10–11am |
| Thursday 17 December |
10–11am |
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Endnote troubleshooting
For staff and students already using Endnote. This is a session where we can help answer your questions and problems. Faculty Librarians are also able to assist academic staff in the offices during faculty drop-in.
| Date |
Time |
| Wednesday 27 January |
10–11am |
| Wednesday 10 February |
10–11am |
| Wednesday 10 March |
10–11am |
| Wednesday 7 April |
10–11am |
| Wednesday 12 May |
10–11am |
| Wednesday 9 June |
10–11am |
| Wednesday 7 July |
10–11am |
| Wednesday 11 August |
10–11am |
| Wednesday 8 September |
10–11am |
| Wednesday 6 October |
10–11am |
| Wednesday 10 November |
10–11am |
| Wednesday 8 December |
10–11am |
Additional tutorials can be arranged by contacting the Faculty Librarians at +61 7 5430 2807 or email infodesk@usc.edu.au
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