searching & locating information

effective use of the library catalogue

• tips on searching the ACU Library catalogue - step-by-step guide (suitable for printing)
• online tutorial via Web-ezy - learn how to use the ACU Library catalogue

search the ACU Library catalogue

search another library catalogue

• renewing items online - extend your loans (conditions apply)
• requesting items online - place a hold on an item (conditions apply)

* ACU Web Online students, please use request forms under Locating Resources below.

effective use of databases

• how to use databases - introduction to databases
• preparing a search strategy - identify key words and concepts
• selecting a database - choose the right database for your needs
• searching for information - use boolean operators to combine search terms
• online tutorial via Web-ezy - learn how to search databases.

search the databases

Remember to select the off-campus option if working from home. (Usernames & passwords required)

• understanding what you have found - fulltext or bibliographic; what do I do now?
• evaluating information from databases -

ereserve

access ereserve

Readings made available by your lecturer. (Username & password required)

locating resources

• request an inter-campus loan - request items held at other ACU libraries (ACU staff & students only)
• request an inter-library loan - request items held in libraries other than ACU (ACU staff & higher degree students only)
• reciprocal borrowing schemes - register and borrow from an academic library near you

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