Recycle at the Library!
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
Posts relevant to academics.
Making Library spaces safe for all of us
Everyone has the right to feel welcome, comfortable and safe in our Library spaces. All of our Library staff are… Read More
Introducing the new Web of Science Beamplots tool
Looking for a way to visualise your research performance? The new Web of Science (WoS) Author Impact Beamplots feature has got you… Read More
International Day of the Midwife 2021
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: Do you know if you’re oversharing?
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
Labour Day opening hours
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
Bloomsbury Screen Studies Collection
Ever wondered why certain films like Vertigo, Bladerunner and The Matrix are known as classics? Our newly acquired subscription to BFI… Read More
Griffith Review 72: States of Mind
The latest edition of Griffith Review is States of Mind, a collection of works showcasing deeply personal interrogations of discovery, resilience, loneliness,… Read More
World Malaria Day 2021—‘Zero malaria starts with me’
‘Zero malaria starts with me’ and ‘Zero Malaria – Draw the Line Against Malaria’ are the rallying slogans for World Malaria Day 2021… Read More
It’s World Book and Copyright Day!
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
Update on accessing Standards Australia Online
On Monday 19 April 2021, Standards Australia Online is moving to a new platform called Techstreet. What is Techstreet?… Read More
Get to know your Library team
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
Early detection is the answer this Oral Cancer Awareness Month, Dr Samuel Thambar explains
From a young age, Samuel Thambar knew he wanted to become a doctor. Inspired by his grandfather, who was an eye… Read More
Speech-to-text transcription services
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
Easter opening hours 2021
Library Services will be closed from Friday 2 April to Monday 5 April and will reopen Tuesday 6 April. If you’re… Read More
How’s your Digital Dexterity?
With 90% of jobs in the current market needing digital skills, there has never been a better time as a Griffith… Read More
On World Water Day take a moment to think about your water footprint
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
Streamline your Library access to online resources
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
Text as data—new researcher workshops enable digital scholarship
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
‘Choose to Challenge’ this International Women’s Day
Every day we see the power of both the individual and the collective in addressing issues such as equality and culture and … Read More
It’s Open Data Day!
Saturday 6 March is Open Data Day 2021—an international celebration of open data, including university research data! … Read More
Need help publishing your research?
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
Visible Body: A powerful tool for anatomy and physiology study
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
Social Justice—a Rubik’s Cube of complexity
We agree that social justice is important, but do we understand what it means or how we can actively practice… Read More
Investigating magic proteins—Meet Dr Linlin Ma, lecturer in the School of Environment and Science.
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
Extended opening hours for Week 12
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
Library help is available for your T1 course preparation
Are you teaching in Trimester 1? The Library is here to help you prepare for your courses! We offer a range… Read More
Learn data wrangling skills for more time-efficient research
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
Making digital mental healthcare a reality—Meet PhD Candidate Dale Rowland
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
Library Hours – Australia Day long weekend
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
Greater Brisbane Libraries re-opening.
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
Library opening hours changes
In accordance with the Queensland Government’s ‘restricted movement’ COVID-19 directive for Greater Brisbane (issued on January 8 2021)… Read More
See you in 2021!
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
From the Moon Landing to the Institute for Glycomics—Meet Dr Milton Kiefel
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
Copyright for teaching
Does the word ‘copyright’ fill you with dread? The Library is here to help! Our resources and support can help you better… Read More
Determine your digital dexterity with Griffith Library
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
How to spot fake news
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
We can all play a part in reducing energy consumption this World Energy Conservation Day
Did you know that in 2015, on average, each person in Australia caused the emission of 22 tonnes of carbon pollution? … Read More
Here to help: 2020 highlights
Although 2020 has been a difficult year, here at the Library we embraced the challenges and endeavoured to continue delivering quality services… Read More
New Academic Writing guide
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
Brill Law eBook collections
Discover more full-text eBooks and enhance your research or studies with these collections from Brill. Brill’s publishing program in… Read More
Be lean and green this World Soil Day, 5 December
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 2020
International Day of People with Disability is held on 3 December each year and promotes awareness, understanding and acceptance of people who… Read More
Institute for Glycomics takes pioneering steps to combat viral infections
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
Griffith Review: exploring inner lives, resilience and potential
The latest edition of Griffith Review is Generosities of Spirit, a treasure trove of literary gems that explore inner lives, resilience and… Read More
International Day for Tolerance 2020
The Library invites you to join us in observing the International Day for Tolerance on 16 November. The United… Read More
World Diabetes Day—Studying the silent diabetes, type 2
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—complex and authoritative Australian data for research
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
Request Library workshops, presentations and eLearning to support student learning
Requesting workshops, presentations and eLearning resources from the Library to support student learning has never been easier! We now… Read More
Remembrance Day
Remembrance Day falls on the 11th of November each year. On the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month,… Read More
HSV Research Festival: Actualising equity, inclusion and social justice
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—Always Was, Always Will Be
NAIDOC Week 2020 is from 8 – 15 November and the theme for this year is Always Was, Always Will Be. … Read More
Lightning Talks podcast: The European Exchange
We are excited to announce the release of Griffith Review’s and the Library’s podcast for Griffith Review 6… Read More
Griffith Review—Subscribe and win!
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
Library help available for T3 course preparation
Trimester 3 is approaching, and the Library is here to help you prepare for your courses. We offer a range of support,… Read More
Griffith Review—Subscribe and win!
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
Vital clinical knowledge is at your fingertips with the LWW Health Library
magine this: You are driving a large study to improve the health outcomes of cancer survivors. Or perhaps… Read More
Making your research reproducible
The ability to replicate experiments is a key pillar of scientific progress. For researchers to replicate the work of others, to … Read More
‘Let us send poverty to the museum.’
This quote from Nobel Laureate Professor Muhammad Yunus perfectly encapsulates the message behind International Day for the Eradication of Poverty… Read More
Open Access Week 2020
Open Access Week is from 19 – 25 October this year. Open access to information—the free, immediate, online access to the results of scholarly research,… Read More
Building your researcher profile
This week is HDR Careers Week and a great time to consider your researcher profile. Building your Researcher profile and… Read More
Griffith Review—Subscribe and win!
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
New Research Metrics Webpage
Research metrics are a key means to showcase your research when applying for a grant, updating your CV or applying for a promotion. With multiple… Read More
Find your path to more open and impactful research
Every day, Griffith researchers are helping to shape a better world through their impactful research. New discoveries and insights… Read More
Higher Degree Research Careers Week—12 – 16 October
Higher Degree Research (HDR) Careers Week is next week (12 – 16 October) and brings together a broad range of professional development webinars and online… Read More
The new and improved SciFinder-N database is here!
Bigger and better than the original SciFinder, the new SciFinder-N database by Chemical Abstract Services (CAS) is a… Read More
Dr Darren Grice and the Institute for Glycomics lead the fight against middle ear infections
Many of us have experienced the pain and discomfort of a middle ear infection, either personally or in our children. While most children … Read More
Griffith Review—Subscribe and win!
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
New resources for working with research literature
How does your research relate to the work of others in your field? Identifying the unique contribution your research could … Read More
Meet the man behind the Institute for Glycomics, Professor Mark von Itzstein AO
Twenty years ago, Professor Mark von Itzstein established the Institute for Glycomics, the only one of its kind… Read More
Managing Literature
Are you working on or about to start a literature review? Identifying and analysing pertinent ideas and themes in research… Read More
Improving quality of life for people living with dementia and their families
Research has shown that social robots can help improve the quality of life for people with dementia and their family carers… Read More
How typeface research could save lives
Pilots are responsible for flight planning, determining the safest flight route, pre-flight inspections of the plane and monitoring dozens of readouts in-flight. On top… Read More
Sage Database – Data Planet
Looking for datasets for your research? Data Planet provides fast and easy access to over 50 billion data points from more… Read More
Scholarly Resource Services Librarians profile
As custodians of the Library collection, Scholarly Resource Services (SRS) Librarians ensure that Griffith staff and students have all the resources they need… Read More
Transformative change comes to Griffith with new Publish and Read agreements
As more and more academic authors seek to share published work openly, transformative agreements are one way to shift the dial. Under Publish-and-Read (PAR) agreements negotiated… Read More
Open Scholarship – Make your research visible and share knowledge
“Coronavirus crisis inspiring ‘unprecedented’ global research effort” “Covid-19: How unprecedented data sharing has led to faster-than-ever outbreak… Read More
Griffith Review podcast
In lieu of the regular Lightning Talks, Griffith Review and the Library has released a podcast for Griffith Review 68: Getting… Read More
Stroke Week 2020 – Restoring physical and mental well-being to stroke patients
With one person suffering a stroke every ten minutes the effects of this disease has an impact on all of us. Restoring physical and mental… Read More
Library reopening and safety measures
All our libraries have now reopened, and you can keep up to date with current hours here. When you do … Read More
Sustainability Week webinars
Sustainability Week is from 31 August – 4 September 2020 and this year our theme is Towards 2025: Meeting Griffith’s Green Goals. Griffith will… Read More
Welcome back to Logan!
We’re so excited to reopen the Logan campus library on Monday 24 August. Last week saw Griffith University move to Stage… Read More
Taylor and Francis eBook Collection
The Taylor and Francis eBook Collection, including CRC Press Publications is now available in the Griffith Library collection via … Read More
Access our e-resources!
Library resources can be accessed online 24/7 wherever you are. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, our Digital Library has continued to provide our… Read More
We’re extending our opening hours!
Good news – our Library Opening hours are extending! As we move to Stage 3 of our return to campus our library spaces… Read More
Learn data wrangling skills
Wish you knew how to standardise messy data? We can help! Missing, messy or inconsistent data can easily undermine your analysis. By… Read More
Meet our frontline team
Our frontline library team work hard to provide a welcoming and safe environment for our community. You might find them at the library desk,… Read More
The Library – Making a difference in 2020
COVID-19 may have shut our library spaces and our face-to-face interactions during Trimester 1, but the library worked hard to quickly adapt our… Read More
Get help with Writing, Researching and Referencing
T2 is underway and the Library has the tools to help you through your studies. Check out our Writing, Researching and Referencing guide for… Read More
Consult a SAGE – research methods made simple
The Library now has SAGE Research Methods! SAGE Research Methods (SRM) is a research tool that provides a comprehensive picture … Read More
The power of data visualisation
Did you know that visualised data engages readers more effectively than spreadsheets do? Visualised data acts as… Read More
Griffith Libraries are now open!
We have enjoyed delivering our Digital Library services over the previous three months – but now, we’re excited to have you back! As of today,… Read More
Learn about population growth this World Population Day
Whilst our day-to-day lives are seemingly unaffected by population growth, the impact over our lifetime and beyond is significant. Each year the world’s population grows… Read More
Library Plus is here! Your Researcher news and information newsletter
The Library has released Library Plus, our regular newsletter for researcher news and information. Library Plus will help you cut through the research maze by… Read More
Griffith Libraries are opening our doors and our spaces – and your health is our priority
As you may have heard, our campus libraries are re-opening from Monday 13 July. We’re excited to have you back on-campus with us! The Gold… Read More
Griffith Libraries are opening our doors and our spaces for T2!
Our campus libraries will begin a staged re-opening from Monday 13 July. Although we have always been available and will continue to support you online,… Read More
Your choice of clothes – and how you wash them – can affect our environment
Did you know that the polyester, nylon, and other synthetic fibers within your clothes are all forms of plastic? With each wash your clothes can… Read More
Digital Scholar Lab Webinars
The Library is hosting two webinars for Researchers, HDRs and Academic staff to learn about Gale Digital Scholar Lab, a new and exciting cloud-based research… Read More
Library help available for T2 course preparation
Trimester 2 is approaching, and the Library is here to help with course preparation. We offer a range of assistance from in-class workshops for students,… Read More
Moving Towards Digital Scholarship with Gale Digital Scholar Lab
What is Gale Digital Scholar Lab? The Digital Scholar Lab is a new and innovative online tool used for collecting data sets from Gale Primary… Read More
Empty your fridge to fight world hunger this Sustainable Gastronomy Day
Did you know that food waste costs Australian households $70 per week? This adds up to $3,640 per year. … Read More
Biodiversity for World Environment Day
Today the Library celebrates World Environment Day- Time for nature. This year’s theme is Biodiversity and Griffith Research continues to contribute to this global discussion. Read More
Griffith Review- Exploring the changing truth of ageing.
The latest edition of Griffith Review is Getting on. Griffith Review, Griffith University’s very own quarterly journal of ideas and new writing. The latest edition explores… Read More
Trimester 2 Reading lists are now available
The Library has released Reading lists for Trimester two for editing by Course Convenors. Why use Reading Lists? Students can: Access their course readings in… Read More
Celebrate World Bee Day
Dr Fiona Foley’s sculpture of three native honey bees in Public Artwork for Cato Square [featured below] not only recognises… Read More
New resources – Oxford Handbooks Online
Oxford Handbooks Online (OHO) is the home of scholarly research reviews and is an outstanding collection of the best Handbooks in 14 subject areas. Read More
Support and Resources Available for Academics
Library staff continue to provide Learning and Teaching support and advice even though our library doors are closed. The Library webpage has been revamped to… Read More
New Oxford Scholarship Online resources
The Library has over 1.2 million ebooks in our online databases including the Oxford Scholarship Online (OSO) database. Oxford Scholarship Online ebook titles constitute… Read More
Library Connect is Here!
Library Connect is here! Griffith Library’s new blog is our central channel of communication for updates on news, events, library tips, information and more. Be… Read More
Library Connect – Coming Soon
A brand-new Library Blog is launching soon! Library Connect will be our new look blog and our central point of information for Library news, updates,… Read More
World Malaria Day
While the world struggles to come to terms with novel coronavirus, in malaria affected countries current cases of COVID-19 remain a small… Read More
Be Part of Earth Day 2020
In 1970 we joined together for the world’s first Earth Day. This year, 22 April, we mark 50 years since this first event. The theme… Read More
Health– The Library has 6 new specialty collections
The Library has six new online health specialty collections LWW (Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins). The collections provide core resources of texts, videos and more. Read More
The Library is here to help
The doors to our Libraries on campus may be closed but our online Library is open 24/7. Our online collections, online study help and… Read More
Happy Easter
Happy Easter Everyone! We hope you’re enjoying your extra long weekend and taking some time out to relax and practise self-care. This may include… Read More
Easter Break – Library Services closed
The University is taking a well-deserved break over the Easter long weekend and we hope you will too. This means Library Services will be closed… Read More
Fun Fact Thursday
Right about now we could all use some fun and positivity in our lives, so we’re starting Fun Fact Thursday! Each Thursday we’ll be posting… Read More
Contact the Library
Library Services are available and here to help. Access Library help anywhere, anytime via our range of online support channels. AskUs… Read More
Working with Data
Good data management can save you time and help ensure that your data is protected. Griffith Library has produced best practice data guidelines… Read More
Incoming transmission…
From the Doctor. In these uncertain times and as we increasingly study and work from home we need to battle with the feelings of isolation. … Read More
Changes to Library services access
Our campus libraries will be closed until further notice due to the Australian Government’s directive on 24 March 2020. From Thursday 25 March 2020, we will be changing how… Read More
Matters of Trust – an exploration
The complexity of defining and navigating trust and our perceptions of trust, especially in times of crisis, is a dominant and much debated theme of our… Read More
Researcher Profiles
If you’re a researcher, your researcher profile is a valuable way to present yourself and your research to the world. Actively managing your profile helps… Read More
Inclusivity
Griffith University is committed to making sure you feel safe, included and respected. That means it’s up to all members of the Griffith University community… Read More
Griffith Archive
WHAT is the Griffith Archive? Students undertaking group study in the library during the mid to late 1970s. The Griffith Archive serves as a repository for… Read More
Griffith Research Online
Griffith Research Online (GRO) is a digital archive of research and scholarship from Griffith University that provides free access to online full text… Read More
International Women’s Day
Happy International Women’s Day! International Women’s Day is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also… Read More
Happy Open Data Day
Happy Open Data Day! Today we celebrate with some incredible collections as data. Cultural institutions including Galleries, Libraries, Archives and Museums (GLAM), collect, preserve and share objects of research interest including… Read More
Open Data Day – Policies and governance
In our fourth blog leading up to Open Data Day we focus on the objective “to encourage the adoption of open data policies in government, business… Read More
Celebrating Open Data Day
Today we celebrate Open Data Day by highlighting uses of open data shared by government and research organisations. Many Australian government… Read More
F.A.I.R Open Data
In the lead up to Open Data Day we explore how researchers can make data open and F.A.I.R. F.A.I.R is a set of guiding principles to… Read More
Open Data Day
On Saturday 7 March 2020, the world celebrates Open Data Day. This international event connects data enthusiasts with the general community,… Read More
Introducing APA7 and the Library’s new referencing guides
The arrival of 2020 brings with it the new APA 7th edition (APA7) referencing guide – and your Griffith Library has everything you need to stay on… Read More
Assistive Technology Drop-ins
Digital Solutions and Student Disability and Accessibility are hosting assistive technology drop-in sessions at the Nathan and Gold Coast campuses this O Week and Week… Read More
Welcome back!
We hope you had a fantastic break and enjoyed the time off with family and friends. Griffith Library also took a short break over the… Read More
Holiday hours at the Library
2019 is almost over which means we’re coming up to holidays and the new decade. Students and staff alike will be taking a break over… Read More
Data-lovers rejoice, we have the Lightning Talks for you!
Finally, the Lightning Talks for all the data-loving librarians among us is here! Advance Australia F.A.I.R. is happening on the Thursday 24 October at the… Read More
Who you gonna call? Goal Busters!
Assoc Prof Jim Smart, Prof David Peetz, Assoc Prof Susan Harris Rimmer, Prof Rebecca Ford, and Riley Theidecke GOAL BUSTERS – Transforming Our World… Read More
Lightning Talks: Crimes and Punishments
Exploring the darker side of human nature Since the appropriation and settlement of Australia’s mainland to the present time, much has changed in our approach… Read More
Celebrating learning and teaching with our First People
Disclaimer: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander viewers are advised that this social media post may contain images and voices of people who have died. Did you know Griffith has the largest Indigenous-student population of any Queensland university? We also have the second largest number of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander academic staff in Australia with 17 academics involved in teaching Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander studies and knowledge across a range of disciplines. Read More
