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Use Ìýto find books, ebooks, journal titles, DVDs, streaming media and all of the other resources available in the library. For tips on how to find what you need, take a look at the . There is also a guide on how to .

But there are other starting points for findingÌýinformation that you need, including the Library's . Compiled by the Library's liaison librarians (our resident information searching experts), each of these guides provide an introduction to the most useful resources and how to find the correct information, fast.

Library Essentials are short courses available in MyUni, designed to support you in finding, using, and referencing information. We encourage you to self-enrol in the relevant course for your program. Our Library Essentials and other training resources are available on theÌýTraining page.

The Library provides access to required textbooks for periodic reference, in electronic format where possible. However, students are expected to purchase their own copies of textbooks. See our Textbook purchasing guidelines for more information.

For support to find your textbooks, see our .

The referencing support page includes an interactive Harvard UofA guide for referencing, answers to FAQs, helpful tips and tools to get you referencing quickly as well as guides for other referencing styles.

The Library provides access to readings compiled for your course through Course Readings.

To find these, navigate to your course in MyUni and look for the link to Course Readings on the left. From here, you will be able to access books, journal articles, websites, and other relevant material.

Learn more in the .

Your student ID card is also your library card, and you can borrow books and other items yourself using one of the self-check machines located at each library. Alternatively,Ìýsimply take the book to the nearest Ask Library service point for staff assistance.

Undergraduate studentsÌýcan borrow up to 50 items at a time (including two High Use items). Most books are automatically renewed unless they have been requested by another user (or are from the High Use Collection).ÌýLearn more about borrowing at the library.

IfÌýthe item you want is located at a different campus to your pickup location you can request the item. Learn more about requesting.

To find out what you have out on loan simply login toÌýMyLibrary. MyLibrary contains a list of all your current and previous loans, and also lets you track the status of yourÌýrequests.

The library has a range ofÌýdifferent study spaces to suit your study style, whether you need a computer, a quiet study spot or a group discussion area. Some spaces are able to be booked.

Each library has different opening hoursÌýthat change throughout the year. For those who like to study late (or early), level 3 of the Barr Smith Library is open 24/7 (including the High Use Collection). Please note that you will need your University ID card for after-hours access.

Ask Library is here to help you with using the library and finding the resources you need.Ìý

You may also like to:

• Start with a for help with finding and evaluating different types of information.
• Take an online Library Essentials course for your subject.
• Watch our , a series of short videosÌýto help you get started at the library.
• If you need help with referencing, check out the resources available on the Library’s referencing support pages.
• Watch LinkedIn Learning online videos to support your study and employability skills development.

The Library offers a wide range of standard and specialist technology and equipment, from access to computers, scanning, and printing, to the loaning of laptops and ipads. Learn more

Printing, photocopying and scanning is available at each library. Scanning generally requires aÌýUSB drive and is free, and photocopying and printing both use the University print quota. Learn more about printing, photocopying & scanning.

Go on a self-guided tour of our libraries using theÌýGooseChase app!

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The library has a range of services to supportÌýremote and offshore students.

• View services for remote students.
• View services for offshore students.