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During the holiday break our campus Library services will be closed from Saturday 24 December 2022 to Monday 2 January 2023. We will reopen… Read More
As the year draws to an end, we’re counting down the five top Library Connect blog posts from 2022. Library Connect is your one-stop-shop… Read More
We’re counting down the five most popular Library Connect blog posts from 2022. Library Connect is your one-stop-shop for news about Library services, upcoming… Read More
As end of the year approaches, we’re counting down the five most popular Library Connect blog posts from 2022. Library Connect is your one-stop-shop… Read More
As the year draws to an end, we’re counting down the five top Library Connect blog posts from 2022. Library Connect is your one-stop-shop… Read More
Each month we like to highlight good news stories which have caught our eye. This month, read about a tiny population of endangered marsupials… Read More
From 12 December 2022, new Library opening hours are in effect at our Nathan and Gold Coast campuses. You can now study safely at… Read More
10 December is Human Rights Day, which commemorates the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR). Read More
25 November is International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women. This day marks the start of a 16-day campaign… Read More
Food is more than a matter of taste. Edited by Dr Carody Culver, Griffith Review 78: A Matter of… Read More
Australia is home to a diverse population from many different cultural backgrounds and with many differing needs. As we go about our lives it… Read More
Are you a researcher or higher degree by research candidate looking to further your learning and development? Our upcoming online workshops this November will… Read More
Open Access Week (24–30 October) is a great time to discover how you can make your research more visible and accessible. In… Read More
It’s Open Access Week (24–30 October) and this year’s theme is ‘Open for Climate Justice’. The term… Read More
Whilst conversations around climate change and its impact are part of our everyday lives, potentially less familiar are the conversations around climate justice and… Read More
Trimester 3 is approaching fast, and the Library is here to help teaching staff get their courses ready. Library workshops, presentations and… Read More
With cost of living and environmental concerns at the forefront of many people’s minds, now is a great time to consider ways in which… Read More
Exams are coming up and the Library is here to help with extended opening hours. Our opening hours from Monday 10 October to Friday… Read More
Sharing protocols, methodology, code, data and findings in a way that enables free access and reuse by others through open research offers many benefits… Read More
Often when we think about sustainability and our impact on the environment, our thoughts turn to energy usage, recycling or reusable bags and cups. Read More
The Library has recently expanded our access to Springer ebook collections. You can now discover ebooks from all 22 subject areas,… Read More
Editing your Reading list is now easier with the new mini guides! The mini guides are built into the Reading list system to quickly… Read More
If you’re looking for resources for your studies or research, the Library catalogue is a great place to start. Search the… Read More
Join us on Tuesday 20 September at the Gold Coast campus Library for an evening with Dr Dinesh Palipana… Read More
Two Toowoomba-based springer spaniels have been credited with protecting Bundaberg’s turtle colony from foxes and other invasive predatory species. Since 2017… Read More
It’s the start of another month and the Library has been putting together a program of online workshops to help you with writing and… Read More
With six libraries across five physical campuses, the Library has spaces to suit all your study needs, whether you need some quiet or silent… Read More
Join Dr Dinesh Palipana OAM… Read More
Griffith researchers are conducting world-class research, driven to better understand our world and improve people’s lives. Each month, Library Connect profiles… Read More
Would you like to keep track of the books you’ve borrowed from the Griffith Library? You… Read More
No, not Twitch streamers (though we’re sure they’d be excited about this too)—we’re referring to twitchers: twitcher noun Colloquial… Read More
Follow our blog Library Connect to find out everything you need to know about what’s going on at the Library. You can… Read More
It’s show time! Here are the upcoming changes to the Library’s opening hours. Logan Show holiday Logan Library will be… Read More
The Researcher Education and Development (RED) team are running a range of useful workshops for researchers throughout August, delivered by our… Read More
Sage Business brings business to life. SAGE Business Cases provides access to thousands of international case studies highlighting real world… Read More
Dr Adele Pavlidis is a Senior Lecturer in Sociology with the School of Humanities, Languages and Social Science, and previously a… Read More
Recently, Griffith Research Online (GRO) has seen elevated interest in tourism-related research. In fact, this topic accounted for approximately 10% of the repository’s over… Read More
Whether you’re a student or staff member, we all have a responsibility to behave online in ways that protect ourselves, our professional… Read More
NAIDOC Week provides an opportunity for all Australians to learn about First Nations cultures and histories. So why not take some time… Read More
The DevilComeback breeding program has experienced its second successful year, with nine new Tasmanian devil joeys born in regional New South… Read More
Are you a researcher or higher degree by research candidate looking to further your learning and development? Our upcoming online workshops this July will… Read More
Trimester 2 is fast approaching and the Library is here to help. As a teaching academic, you can access a range of support including… Read More
We’re not saying that you should take the law into your own hands, however we would recommend getting your hands (and your head) around… Read More
Over the next couple of weeks, you will see some changes in the Library. Next week (20-24 June), the existing self-checkout units in our libraries… Read More
Some of the Library’s full text links may be unavailable from this Saturday 18 June to Sunday 19 June. This is due to planned maintenance while our vendor… Read More
Beginning with its first intake of students in 1992, the… Read More
As a higher degree or academic researcher, you are producing impactful, high-quality work. But how can you best communicate your research achievements to future… Read More
8 June is World Ocean Day. The 2022 theme for the day is ‘One Ocean, One Climate, One Future – Together.’… Read More
Queensland Day is a celebration of Queensland’s past, present and future. Commemorated annually on 6 June, Queensland Day ask all Queenslanders to… Read More
Are you a researcher or higher degree by research candidate looking to further your learning and development? Our upcoming online workshops this June will… Read More
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are advised that this post may mention and contain the images of deceased peoples. National… Read More
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are advised that this post may mention and contain the images of deceased peoples. Today is… Read More
Are you undertaking an independent or honours project involving a First Peoples research topic or question? Or perhaps you’re enrolled in a course that… Read More
The past month has been dense with public holidays allowing us all to spend more time with our families and friends. With Easter, ANZAC… Read More
Nappies are one of the world’s biggest waste problems. In Australia, almost 800 million disposable nappies end up in landfill each… Read More
This week (2-8 May) is Privacy Awareness Week (PAW), an annual event to raise awareness about the importance of protecting and… Read More
Today, 25 April, is Anzac Day, the national day of remembrance for Australians and New Zealanders who served and died in… Read More
All Griffith Library locations will be open at reduced hours during the ANZAC Day public holiday on Monday 25 April. Campus libraries:… Read More
Continuing our Researcher Profile series for 2022, Dr Camila Shirota and Kelsey Chapman spoke with the Library about… Read More
Need resources for your business management studies? Griffith now has the Business Source Ultimate (BSU) package. As the name… Read More
Most of our Griffith Library locations will be closed from Friday 15 April to Monday 18 April and will resume normal opening hours from… Read More
Our multi-skilled team of Library specialists are experts in assisting students with their research and study needs. They can support learning from undergraduate students… Read More
In 1981, the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) conducted its first national survey of Australians living with a disability. The trailblazing Survey… Read More
If you’re reading this post you probably already follow the Library Connect blog, but did you know we have Facebook and… Read More
Are you a researcher or higher degree by research candidate looking to further your learning and development? Our upcoming online workshops this April will… Read More
The O’Reilly for Higher Education online database is now available in the Griffith Library collection. With topics including programming, IT networking,… Read More
Library guides are amazing online resources that assist you in your learning by collating specific discipline-related material all in one place. Our librarians have… Read More
Continuing our Researcher Profile series for 2022, Dr Maria Halili spoke with the Library about her research and her advice for… Read More
Due to the current weather event across South-East Queensland all our libraries will be closed until Monday 7 March. Please check our… Read More
These days academics have to shape-shift to suit a diverse range of audiences. What you include to apply for a grant will be very… Read More
Are you a researcher or higher degree by research candidate looking to further your learning and development? Our upcoming online workshops this March will… Read More
From preschool to postgrad, from private to public, and from sandstone to the school of life, what do the parameters of our educational experiences… Read More
Trimester 1 is approaching fast, and the Library is here to help. We offer a range of assistance from eLearning resources and in-class workshops… Read More
Are you a researcher or higher degree by research candidate looking to further your learning and development? Our upcoming online workshops this February will… Read More
Due to maintenance work occurring on campus, the Nathan Library will be closed on Sunday 30 January 2022. Library support will still be available… Read More
The Library will be closed on Wednesday 26 January for Australia Day and will reopen on Thursday 27 January. During this time… Read More
It’s a new year and all Library services have reopened for 2022, with campus libraries open and our friendly staff here to help—check our… Read More
The Library would like to wish everyone a joyous and safe holiday period! Our campus Library services will be closed from Friday 24 December 2021 to Monday 3… Read More
Library Connect is your one-stop-shop for news about Library services, upcoming events and workshops and more. We cater to members of the Griffith community,… Read More
World Energy Conservation Day raises awareness of energy consumption and its impact on the sustainability of global ecosystems. Over the last few years, the… Read More
This week you may notice some changes to Library chat. To continue to provide you with easy access to live chats with our friendly and knowledgeable… Read More
Dr Alexis Kallio was appointed the Deputy Director (Research) of the Queensland Conservatorium, Griffith University (QCGU) in 2021, adding to her extensive experience in… Read More
Are you a researcher interested in open research practices? The Open Research Toolkit is now available on the Council of Australian University Librarians (CAUL)… Read More
In Australia, most of us take safe, hygienic access to a toilet for granted. People living in other parts of the world are not so lucky. According… Read More
Queensland Research Bazaar (ResBaz) 2021 is coming up! ResBaz is a skill and community-building festival where researchers come together to upskill in digital research tools… Read More
EIU Viewpoint is the new platform for The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) collection of analyses and forecasts on key industries and provides insights into more than 200 countries’ political, policy… Read More
The 11th of November is Remembrance Day. On the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month, a minute’s silence is observed and… Read More
Whether you’re returning to your studies in Trimester 3 or you’re a new student experiencing university for the first time, our friendly Library Services team is… Read More
Sometimes, we all need to get away… From mermaids and space matriarchs to fresh starts and flights of fancy, Griffith Review… Read More
Did you know the American Psychological Association (APA) writing and referencing style originated in 1929? The style has experienced many changes since then; most recently, in October… Read More
Are you a researcher or higher degree by research candidate looking to further your learning and development? Our upcoming online workshops this November will provide… Read More
25 – 31 October marks Open Access Week. To celebrate the work of Griffith researchers who are advancing open access to information, we caught up with Professor Leanne… Read More
This week is International Open Access Week! This year’s theme, ‘It Matters How We Open Knowledge: Building Structural Equity’, is closely aligned with the… Read More
In late September, the Bloomsbury Popular Music collection moved to a new platform: Bloomsbury Music and Sound. Bloomsbury Popular Music is a truly unique… Read More
Trimester 3 is approaching, and the Library is here to help. We offer a range of assistance from eLearning resources and in-class workshops, to help with Reading lists and… Read More
HDR Careers Week is from 18 to 22 October. This year’s program is packed full of sessions to assist candidates in exploring and preparing for the… Read More
Are you working on or about to conduct a literature review? It’s important to design an effective search strategy to capture all… Read More
Today, 4 October 2021, is World Habitat Day. When you hear the term ‘habitat’ you most likely think of natural habitats with diverse plant and animal life, such… Read More
Are you using the right digital tools to conduct your research? Are your methods as efficient and secure as they could be? Can you… Read More
This month the Library is proud to be showcasing the creative talents of a selection of Griffith Film School’s 2018 Animation graduates. If you’re visiting our Libraries from… Read More
Griffith has access to the latest high-quality content in over 37,000 ebook titles via the ScienceDirect platform. ScienceDirect offers unlimited concurrent usage and DRM (Digital Rights Management) free terms enabling the greatest flexibility in research and education delivery. ScienceDirect includes ebooks, handbooks, journal… Read More
September 20 to 26 is Dementia Action Week. This year’s theme is ‘A little support makes a big difference.’ Griffith University supports positive outcomes… Read More
Do you like hearing about the fantastic research coming out of Griffith University? Are you an aspiring academic who loves reading about new and exciting… Read More
What are the possibilities and pitfalls of imagining a better future? Where will it take us next? And do we even want to go… Read More
Today is R U OK? Day and this year the message is: Are they really OK? Ask them today. Do you know how the people… Read More
On 7 September 1936, the last Tasmanian tiger died in Hobart Zoo, signaling the extinction of the thylacine species. Sixty years later in 1996, 7 September was declared… Read More
6 – 12 September 2021 is Social Sciences Week, a week-long series of events that brings together experts from professional associations and universities across Australia to offer… Read More
It’s Uni Mental Health and Wellbeing Week! From 6 — 10 September, Griffith will be hosting a range of fun activities across the Nathan and Gold Coast campuses and online to promote mental health… Read More
Today, 27 August 2021, is Wear It Purple Day! This day is an opportunity to show our support for LGBTIQ+ young people and… Read More
It’s time to embrace the new and improved SciFinder-N. With an improved interface and a faster and smarter search algorithm (including ranking results by relevance) SciFinder-N is the key to unlocking chemistry research and development productivity. Benefits to… Read More
Established 21 years ago through Griffith University and Queensland Government investment, the Institute for Glycomics has become one of Australia’s flagship multidisciplinary biomedical research institutes. With its remarkably… Read More
Submission of the final thesis is the ultimate milestone for any higher degree research (HDR) student. As theses are the culmination of years of work, it’s only fitting that… Read More
Are you starting to write your thesis, confirmation paper or some other publication? Are you having formatting issues or don’t know where to start? Formatting… Read More
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are advised that this post mentions and contains images of deceased peoples. Leaving no one behind… Read More
Did you know? Indigenous peoples are nearly three times more likely to live in extreme poverty than… Read More
Everyone has the right to feel welcome, comfortable and safe in our Library spaces. Assault, harassment and disrespectful behaviours are not tolerated at Griffith. With your help, we… Read More
Did you know our Library services are still available online despite our campus libraries being closed due to the current South East Queensland COVID-19 lockdown? If you’re studying from home, be sure to check out our Studying Online webpage … Read More
Do you have questions about accessing Library resources or developing study skills? The Library is here to help answer these questions and more. … Read More
Are you interested in developing new research skills? Would you like to meet researchers from other universities who may be researching in the same field or… Read More
When we experience pain, we’re often more preoccupied with alleviating it—or ignoring it—rather than acknowledging what we’re feeling. Acute pain is your body’s normal reaction to injury or… Read More
We are all familiar with the term DNA, yet many of us may not realise that it is our RNA, or Ribonucleic Acid, that creates the protein vital to our health and wellbeing. So what is RNA, and how… Read More
Our team of Researcher Services Librarians are research activity and discipline specialists who provide advice, training and support to Higher Degree Research candidates (HDRs) and researchers on how and where to: manage,… Read More
It’s now even easier to make sheet music available online for your students—as Griffith is a signatory to the Tertiary Music Agreement, this allows the… Read More
Diabetic neuropathy is one of the most common long-term complications of diabetes. As symptoms often interfere with walking, balance and coordination, it is harder for… Read More
Do you use the Web of Science database for your research? Starting today, you’ll see a new interface. Enhancements include: New look Author Records If you’ve claimed your Web of Science… Read More
Research data grows exponentially every day. This growth in data could be attributed to several factors, but an obvious one is the vast number of software, platforms… Read More
With the growing conversations around climate change and environmental sustainability, this year’s NAIDOC Week theme Heal Country! seems to have arrived at just the right time. … Read More
The body supports a significant bacterial ecosystem whose functions can impact on your health, but did you know that the composition of these microbiomes is unique to you? For World Microbiome… Read More
The Library invites you to join us in observing Refugee Week, which runs from Sunday 20 June (World Refugee… Read More
With Trimester 2 fast approaching, it’s a good time to make sure you’re prepared for teaching in the trimester ahead. The Library is a great place to… Read More
If you’re considering or conducting a systematic-style review (for example, systematic, scoping, integrative or rapid) you’ll want to take every step to make sure your… Read More
Discover Oxford collections for your research and take advantage of the all-new resources that have just landed. Oxford Handbooks Online… Read More
For World Allergy Week, 13 – 19 June, we chat with Dr Amanda Cox who is part of the Griffith University team undertaking research trials examining the effect… Read More
International Men’s Health Week 2021 is 14 – 20 June. This week serves to increase awareness of global male health issues and… Read More
Did you know it’s World Blood Donor Day? Established in 2005 by the World Health Organization, World Blood Donor Day (WBDD) is celebrated around… Read More
June 2021 brings with it the first anniversary of our Library Plus newsletter—your one-stop shop for research support services. So, what type of information… Read More
Did you know that the ocean covers 70% of the planet and produces at least 50% of our oxygen? Those are some impressive statistics! How about these:… Read More
Have you noticed something different on your Google Scholar profile lately? This new, unexpected addition is called Public Access. According to Google… Read More
Dr Ed Morgan, Griffith Research Fellow at the Cities Research Institute.Image courtesy of Dr Ed Morgan. Reimagine. Recreate. Restore.— is the… Read More
During Week 12 and the Trimester 1 study and exam period—from 31 May 2021 to 18 June 2021—the Library has extended our opening hours at the Nathan and Gold… Read More
Welcome to HDR (Higher Degree Research) Skills Week! Technological advancements have changed the way we research, manage ourselves and interact with others. From software packages… Read More
Some of the Library’s full text links may be unavailable this Sunday 30 May 2021 from 1 pm to Monday 31 May 2021 at 1 pm. This is due to planned maintenance while our vendor migrates their… Read More
Need to learn data science methods for your research or study? Today’s data is often so large, fast and complex that it’s difficult… Read More
This month, the Library spoke with Dr Jean Spinks about her research, what inspires her and the advice she has for new researchers. Dr… Read More
In one year, Australia sends 20.5 million tonnes of waste to landfill. We also produce 539,000 tonnes of electronic waste (e-waste), with 40% of this amount coming from households (Australian Bureau of… Read More
Everyone has the right to feel welcome, comfortable and safe in our Library spaces. All of our Library staff are… Read More
Looking for a way to visualise your research performance? The new Web of Science (WoS) Author Impact Beamplots feature has got you… Read More
Did you know, in 2020 Griffith’s School of Nursing and Midwifery was ranked 1st in Australia and 2nd in the world… Read More
Privacy Awareness Week 2021 runs from 3 – 9 May, and this year’s campaign is a timely reminder to make privacy a priority and… Read More
Source: Pixabay.com The Library will remain open at the Gold Coast and Nathan libraries for the Labour Day public holiday on Monday 3… Read More
Ever wondered why certain films like Vertigo, Bladerunner and The Matrix are known as classics? Our newly acquired subscription to BFI… Read More
The latest edition of Griffith Review is States of Mind, a collection of works showcasing deeply personal interrogations of discovery, resilience, loneliness,… Read More
‘Zero malaria starts with me’ and ‘Zero Malaria – Draw the Line Against Malaria’ are the rallying slogans for World Malaria Day 2021… Read More
The Library invites you to join us in observing World Book and Copyright Day on 23 April 2021. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and… Read More
On Monday 19 April 2021, Standards Australia Online is moving to a new platform called Techstreet. What is Techstreet?… Read More
We are proud to have a team of experienced staff across six campus libraries who bring a wide range of knowledge and expertise to… Read More
From a young age, Samuel Thambar knew he wanted to become a doctor. Inspired by his grandfather, who was an eye… Read More
Do you have interview data that needs to be transcribed for analysis? Griffith’s new speech-to-text service may be the answer. … Read More
Library Services will be closed from Friday 2 April to Monday 5 April and will reopen Tuesday 6 April. If you’re… Read More
With 90% of jobs in the current market needing digital skills, there has never been a better time as a Griffith… Read More
To understand the value of water and the impact of your water footprint, you need to look at how you use water in your home… Read More
Researchers, do you want to: integrate Griffith Library into your preferred search tool access full text articles outside the Library catalogue speed up access to… Read More
Many disciplines use written texts as source material for their research, including journalism, history, political science, cultural and literary studies, business, law and education. Read More
Every day we see the power of both the individual and the collective in addressing issues such as equality and culture and … Read More
Saturday 6 March is Open Data Day 2021—an international celebration of open data, including university research data! … Read More
If you’re trying to get your research published, Researcher Education and Development (RED) and the Library are offering some helpful online workshops in 2021: Publishing… Read More
Looking to upgrade your 2-D anatomy images to enhance your or your students’ learning? Then the new Visible Body updated collection is the 3-D… Read More
We agree that social justice is important, but do we understand what it means or how we can actively practice… Read More
This month, the Library spoke with Dr Linlin Ma about her research, what inspires her and what advice she has for emerging bioscientists. Dr… Read More
We’re up to Week 12 of T3 and the Library is here to help with extended opening hours this week. Our opening hours … Read More
Are you teaching in Trimester 1? The Library is here to help you prepare for your courses! We offer a range… Read More
Are you a researcher or HDR candidate looking for time-efficient methods to explore, clean and prepare data? The Library is here to… Read More
Dale Rowland is a Wiradjuri and Biripi man who comes from a proud Aboriginal family. At an early age, he observed his mother’s and grandmother’s contributions … Read More
The Library will be closed from Monday 25 January to Tuesday 26 January 2021. We will reopen on Wednesday 27 January 2021. During this… Read More
From 9am Tuesday 12 January our Nathan, Logan, Mt Gravatt, QCA and Queensland Conservatorium libraries will be open. Library opening hours In accordance with… Read More
In accordance with the Queensland Government’s ‘restricted movement’ COVID-19 directive for Greater Brisbane (issued on January 8 2021)… Read More
The Library would like to wish everybody a joyous and safe holiday period! Our campus Library services will be closed from Thursday 24 December 2020… Read More
Dr Milton Kiefel knew he wanted to be an astrophysicist when in 1969, with 200 other children and teachers crammed into a small school hall,… Read More
Does the word ‘copyright’ fill you with dread? The Library is here to help! Our resources and support can help you better… Read More
It is easy to overlook how astoundingly far society has evolved digitally, how many new online tools we use every day without batting… Read More
Fake news is news that is presented as being real with the intent to mislead. It can be fabricated or could use original stories, video, audio and images that have been altered to appear real. Fake… Read More
Did you know that in 2015, on average, each person in Australia caused the emission of 22 tonnes of carbon pollution? … Read More
Although 2020 has been a difficult year, here at the Library we embraced the challenges and endeavoured to continue delivering quality services… Read More
Writing well in an academic style is an essential skill for researchers. Grammar and syntax may sound dull, but they are important if you are… Read More
Discover more full-text eBooks and enhance your research or studies with these collections from Brill. Brill’s publishing program in… Read More
By focusing on food waste, we can all contribute to improved soil, plant and planet health. Every year in Australia over five million tonnes… Read More
International Day of People with Disability is held on 3 December each year and promotes awareness, understanding and acceptance of people who… Read More
Infectious diseases continue to be some of the world’s most significant health challenges. The Institute for Glycomics’ research into viral infections seeks to understand how… Read More
The latest edition of Griffith Review is Generosities of Spirit, a treasure trove of literary gems that explore inner lives, resilience and… Read More
The Library invites you to join us in observing the International Day for Tolerance on 16 November. The United… Read More
In Australia, 280 people develop diabetes every day—that is one person every five minutes. Diabetes Australia calls it the epidemic of the 21st century… Read More
ABS Microdata files are an important collection of data for Griffith University researchers that contain detailed information about individuals, businesses and other groups from a… Read More
Requesting workshops, presentations and eLearning resources from the Library to support student learning has never been easier! We now… Read More
Remembrance Day falls on the 11th of November each year. On the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month,… Read More
Griffith University’s School of Human Services and Social Work are pleased to invite you to the HSV Research Festival: Actualising equity, inclusion… Read More
NAIDOC Week 2020 is from 8 – 15 November and the theme for this year is Always Was, Always Will Be. … Read More
We are excited to announce the release of Griffith Review’s and the Library’s podcast for Griffith Review 6… Read More
Buy a subscription to Griffith Review before 31 December 2020 and receive a free one-year digital subscription to gift to a friend. … Read More
Trimester 3 is approaching, and the Library is here to help you prepare for your courses. We offer a range of support,… Read More
Buy a subscription to Griffith Review before 31 December 2020 and receive a free one-year digital subscription to gift to a friend. … Read More