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Posts relevant to students.

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. 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

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

Develop your study skills

Through Griffith Library, you can access a range of self-help study tools to help you develop your skills in critical thinking, time management, assignment writing, assignment research, and more! … 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

Prepare for study

A little preparation before you start university and assignments can make your study experience a whole lot easier – get off to a smart start… Read More

Welcome to Week 1

Welcome to Week 1! Our friendly staff are here to help with all your learning and research needs. We’ll provide support from finding your study… 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

Library Staff

Griffith Library have a range of staff roles designated to supporting students. The ones to keep an eye out for are Library Services Staff, Librarians… Read More

Welcome to Nathan Library’s new student space

Nathan Library has opened a newly re-designed student space. The Quiet Collaboration zone has 200 seats and is located on Level 2 (N53 2.91).   The space provides comfortable seats and… Read More

Library Orientation

Trimester one is almost upon us and Griffith Library has everything you’ll need to succeed.  This O-week, staff at your Griffith Library will be running… Read More

Vacation hours

Hooray, it’s vacation time! From tomorrow, the Library is reducing opening hours while you all enjoy your break before returning for T1.  If you’re keen… 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

Library spaces

Your Griffith Library is YOUR space. With six libraries over six physical campuses, we take a student-first approach which allows us to provide safe and… Read More

Research Data Guide

Looking for open or external data for your research?  Griffith University researchers and HDR candidates can explore relevant external research datasets and repositories via the Library’s… Read More

Start uni ahead of the game

Griffith Library is here to support you through your studies.  Get ahead of the game!  Check out our Study Smart Academic Skills Online Resources for help with exam… Read More

Library Rover (casual positions)

An exciting opportunity exists to join the casual staffing pool of dynamic customer focused team members of the Library.  Library Rovers provide support to Library… Read More

Be a step ahead in your study with Earlybird workshops. 

Get a head start at Griffith by coming along to our free Earlybird workshops.  Learn the essentials of academic research, referencing, assignment writing and digital tools to enhance your study skills. Read More

Exam time is here- look after yourself

Take time out to look after yourself this exam period! Did you know that looking after your well-being positively influences your ability to perform at… Read More

Yes, we’re open and here to help

Exams are approaching and the library is here to help! We know final assignments are nearly due and end of Trimester exams are fast approaching,… Read More

Your library

Your Griffith Library is a one-stop shop for all your studying needs. We can help you with: Study skills We’ve got study advice to… Read More

Jump back into study!

It’s a new year, we’re back and ready to jump into studies for 2020 – are you? If not (or if you just need a… 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

Look after yourself

Studying at university can be a stressful time in your life. Make sure you look after yourself and take the time to do something other… Read More

Studying in T3

Don’t forget to check out these resources to boost your studies! Study Skills… 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

Need a place to study? Griffith Libraries are here for you! 

We have extended opening hours over the study and exam period with Gold Coast and Nathan campus libraries open 24 hours on weekdays. So whether you prefer a… Read More

Stressed out from study and up-coming exams?  

Studies have shown that colouring in can help with symptoms of anxiety and depression. So why not relieve your exam stress and take a break at one of our… 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

Mental Health Week at Griffith

At Griffith Library we know how stressful it can be balancing studies with every-day life. Take Time during Mental Health week – 9 to 13… 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

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