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Get started – Researching First People topics Library Guide

Do you have a project or an assignment requiring First Peoples research? Are you unsure where to start your search for quality resources. If… Read More

Welcome to the Library: Build your digital skills

‘Ping!’   Are you savvy with a smartphone? Do you know how to join a Teams meeting, talk with friends and family through… Read More

Welcome to the Library: Starting out with Library guides

Starting at university can be a bit overwhelming when there’s so much information everywhere by everyone all the time. Sometimes that information can be… Read More

Want tips on improving your assignments?

Editing and proofreading are essential stages of the revision process. The quality of your assignment can greatly improve with the correction of spelling, punctuation… Read More

Find resources for your studies using the Library catalogue

As a student, you are often required to complete assignments and research papers that require additional resources beyond what you learn in class. The… Read More

10 things I wish I’d known about the Library in my first year

The first few weeks at university can be an absolute whirlwind; Finding your way around, meeting new people, joining clubs or sporting teams, making… Read More

Start with the Library catalogue to find resources for your studies and research

Not sure where to start when looking for resources for your studies or research? A great place to start is the Library catalogue. Here you… Read More

Welcome to the Library! Here to help

Visit our libraries to meet our helpful staff and access our physical collection.  Looking for a place to study? The Library has… Read More

Get off to a flying start in 2023 by joining an Earlybird workshop

Be an early bird and get the skills you need to thrive with your studies this year. During these online workshops you will learn… Read More

Dive into our researcher workshops this February

The Library has prepared a range of workshops to help you dive back into your research projects for the new year. Check out our… Read More

Five helpful hints for writing and editing assignments

With due dates approaching, it’s tempting to rush through your final assignments and just get it all done. With our five helpful hints for… Read More

Get off to a good start this trimester with Reading Lists and Library Guides

Reading Lists and Library Guides will direct you to an abundance of resources provided by the Library which are directly related to your courses. Read More

Welcome to O-Week! Get to know your Library!

A good way to learn about the various resources, services and spaces the Library has on offer is by exploring our website. Get started… Read More

Super-charge your studies by learning from experience

Do you want to be a more efficient learner and improve your study outcomes?   Before you close the door on the trimester… Read More

Welcome to Library Orientation! Here’s how the Library can help you

We all know that starting university for the first time—or returning to your studies after some time away—can be a bit scary at first. Read More

Griffith research supporting climate justice

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

The Library is here to help you get your T3 courses ready for your students

Trimester 3 is approaching fast, and the Library is here to help teaching staff get their courses ready.   Library workshops, presentations and… Read More

Spring into the expanded Springer ebook collection!

The Library has recently expanded our access to Springer ebook collections. You can now discover ebooks from all 22 subject areas,… Read More

Find the resources you need using the Library catalogue

If you’re looking for resources for your studies or research, the Library catalogue is a great place to start. Search the… Read More

Find the resources and support you need to succeed on your next assignment

If you’ve got an assignment due in the next few weeks and aren’t sure where to start, there’s no need to worry. You’ve got… Read More

Read all about it! Access newspaper articles online with the Library

Did you know that you can access many of the world’s major newspapers online through the Library?    If you’re looking for newspaper… Read More

Register now for September Researcher Workshops

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

Essential medical texts and procedure videos are at your fingertips

As a Griffith student or researcher you have access to a wide range of essential medical resources, 24/7.   This includes… Read More

How do I include references in my presentation slides?

Have you got a presentation to do this trimester? If you’re planning on using PowerPoint for your presentation you might be wondering how to… Read More

Keep track of your borrowing history using this great new feature in the Library catalogue

Would you like to keep track of the books you’ve borrowed from the Griffith Library? You… Read More

Spiders, heights and public speaking. What do they have in common?

Arachnophobia (fear of spiders), acrophobia (fear of heights) and social phobia (including a fear of public speaking) are among the ten most… Read More

Griffith researchers now have access to SciVal

Research metrics are an effective way to measure the uptake of your work. As a researcher, you can use metrics to provide evidence of… Read More

Looking for real world resources for your business studies?

Sage Business brings business to life.  SAGE Business Cases provides access to thousands of international case studies highlighting real world… Read More

Get started with these essential Library services

If you’re just getting started with your studies this trimester, or need a refresher after a hectic O-Week and Week 1, the Library is… Read More

It’s your Library and we’re here to help: The Library online

Wherever you are, we’re here.  Are you on campus studying in the sun or browsing the Library’s collection for material for your… Read More

The Library is here to help you prepare for T2 

Get a head start on your assignments for Trimester 2 with help from the Library.  We have a range of resources available to help… Read More

It’s your Library and we’re here to help: The on-campus experience.

On campus and looking for a safe, friendly space to study?   Here at the Library, we have safe, comfortable and… Read More

Welcome to the Library! Your guide to orientation for Trimester 2 2022

Welcome to O-Week! The Library is here to help you prepare for university studies and provide a productive and safe space for you to… Read More

Explore our First Peoples content and resources this NAIDOC week

NAIDOC Week provides an opportunity for all Australians to learn about First Nations cultures and histories. So why not take some time… Read More

Don’t miss your chance to join the flock at a Trimester 2 Earlybird workshop

Get off to a flying start in T2 by joining an Earlybird workshop. You will learn:  tips and tricks for accessing and… Read More

Book now for an Earlybird workshop and get off to a flying start in Trimester 2

Be an early bird and get the skills you need to thrive in T2. During these online workshops you will learn how to: … Read More

Teaching support: It’s time to get ready for Trimester 2

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

Discover a unique user experience with the new Westlaw Australia database

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

The Library is undertaking an upgrade

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

Full text links unavailable? You can still access online resources with the Library

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

Your wellbeing is crucial to your success this exam time

Are you feeling overwhelmed at the thought of studying for your exams?   While pulling all-nighters and guzzling caffeinated drinks may seem like… Read More

Learn how to reference and quote content from videos in your assignments

Peer-reviewed journal articles and scholarly books are important sources of academic information for assignments, but you can also use content from the quality videos… Read More

New: Researching First Peoples topics Library Guide

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

Global Accessibility Awareness Day 2022

Today, 19 May, is Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD), which aims to shine a light on the importance of digital access… Read More

Work and family life prove popular topics with researchers delving into Griffith publications

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

Welcome to Multicultural Week!

Welcome to Multicultural Week! This week, Tuesday 3 May – Friday 6 May, you can experience and discover a diverse range of cultures through… Read More

Let’s get referencing—using DOIs in APA 7

Most students will be asked to use APA 7 for referencing at some point in their studies. One common query we get is about… Read More

Access more business resources with Business Source Ultimate

Need resources for your business management studies?   Griffith now has the Business Source Ultimate (BSU) package. As the name… Read More

Meet our specialised Library staff

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

Get started with researching

Sometimes starting assignments can be stressful.  You can navigate the process more easily by following these steps.   Step 1: Understand your… Read More

O’Reilly for Higher Education

The O’Reilly for Higher Education online database is now available in the Griffith Library collection. With topics including programming, IT networking,… Read More

Orientation is over, but help is still at hand

Did you miss out on Library Orientation, or are you suffering from information overload and have forgotten where to find help? Don’t worry, we’ve… Read More

Library guide updates: Humanities, social sciences and languages & Visual and creative arts

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

4 Rs for the new study year

As the academic year begins to ramp up at Griffith, get off to a good start and stay on track with a handy process… Read More

Getting started at Griffith

Developing your study skills will help you to feel confident about your university studies and reduce stress. But how do you… Read More

Welcome to the Library! Your guide to Orientation for Trimester 1 2022

Welcome to O-Week! The Library is here to help you prepare for university studies and provide a productive and safe space for you to… Read More

Good luck with your T3 exams!

Trimester 3 exams are finally here and the end is in sight! For the next two weeks, don’t forget to look after yourself:… Read More

Library help available for teaching T1 courses

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

Stay on top of your studies in 2022

Get the most out of your studies at Griffith in 2022 with our self-help study tools and tips. We offer advice on: … Read More

Did you know we are more than books?

When most people imagine a library, they picture dozens of shelves teeming with books. While a delightful view, 21st-century libraries are moving away from this… Read More

Discover EIU Viewpoint—your resource for political, policy and economic analysis

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

Need somewhere to study? The Library has a space for you

With six libraries across five physical campuses, the Library has spaces to suit all your study needs. Take a look at all the options we’ve got for you:  … Read More

Get a head start on your studies for Trimester 3

The Library has a range of resources available to help you prepare for the trimester ahead and succeed in your studies.   Reading lists  Check out… Read More

Referencing and academic integrity: How the Library can help

‘If I have seen further it is by standing on the shoulders of giants’ – Sir Isaac Newton, 1675… Read More

Upcoming changes to our APA referencing guides—make the switch to APA 7!

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

Brush up on study skills this O Week!

Before Trimester 3 starts, the Library will host a series of online Earlybird workshops for all students.  The workshops give Griffith students the opportunity to start the Trimester on the right foot. We have workshops on… Read More

The Bloomsbury Popular Music collection has moved!

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

Library help available for T3 courses

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

Student tips for managing stress during exam times

Exam pressure is something we can all relate to. Fortunately, we’re not alone when it comes to coping with study stress. During these intensive… Read More

Literature review workshops

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

Preparing for exams

Don’t let exams scare you this Halloween! If you want to turn that fear into shining confidence, the Library is here to help.    Before your exam… Read More

Have you explored the ScienceDirect all access collection yet?

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

Learn to edit and improve your assignments

It’s that time of the trimester, where assignment due dates are starting to get closer. Here are some tips on editing and improving your… Read More

Switch to SciFinder-N and experience the benefits

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

Griffith Research Online celebrates over one million downloads of higher degree research theses 

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

Format your thesis

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

The Griffith Digital Library is fully available during lockdown

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

Develop your study skills with the Library’s self-help resources

If you’re new to university or want to improve your results, developing your study skills will help you to feel confident about your studies… Read More

Increase online access to music scores with enhanced Reading list digitisation options

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

Exploring online resources at Griffith

myGriffith is your personal student portal. Everything you need, including your courses, daily schedule, grades, exam timetable and student email, is available from myGriffith. To… Read More

Get to know your Library this O Week

Welcome to O Week! Here at the Library we have everything you’ll need to succeed with your studies. Keep reading to get to know your Library and discover some… Read More

Discover the new Web of Science database enhancements

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

Library help available for T2 course preparation

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

Oxford collections—New resources are here!

Discover Oxford collections for your research and take advantage of the all-new resources that have just landed.  Oxford Handbooks Online… Read More

Library Plus turns one

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

Full text links unavailable? You can still access online resources with the Library

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

Discover SAGE’s Data Science, Big Data Analytics and Digital Methods collection

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

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

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

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

The Library is here to help 24/7

Here at the Library we have everything you’ll need to succeed with your studies, and our resources are available 24/7.   Resources… Read More

Referencing and assignment writing

Our Digital Library services are here for all your study needs! As your assignment due dates for Trimester 1 approach, you can be confident in… Read More

The Library has a space for everyone!

With six libraries across five physical campuses, the Library has spaces to suit all your study needs!   Whether you… Read More

All you need to know about referencing and academic integrity

Referencing is a key element of academic writing and something you’ll become very familiar with during your studies at Griffith. If you … Read More

Find exactly what you’re searching for with these assignment search tips!

Do you sometimes feel lost when trying to research for your assignments? You don’t have to wander the wilderness of information alone! The Library… 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

Getting research ready

Time to start researching for an assignment but not sure where to begin? The Library has a range of resources to help you.   Online… Read More

Get to know the Griffith Digital Library and study spaces

Griffith Library is here to help—anywhere, anytime. We provide a range of services to make studying easy. With access to extensive online resources and study… Read More

Welcome to O-Week! The Library is here to help

Here at the Library we have everything you’ll need to succeed with your studies! O-Week is the perfect time to check out some of… Read More

Exploring your online learning environment at Griffith

Trimester 1 is about to start! So what do you need to know to get online, get connected and get started at Griffith? Here are… 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

Get online this O-Week with the Library’s Earlybird workshops

Before Trimester 1 starts, the Library is hosting a series of online Earlybird workshops during February and March.   These workshops provide the opportunity… 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

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

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

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

Referencing and academic integrity

The Library is here for all your study needs! As your assignment deadlines for T3 approach, you can be confident in your referencing skills with… Read More

Where to search for information

Time to start researching an assignment but not sure where to begin? We’ve got you covered with tips on where to search, how to… Read More

Welcome to O-Week!

While on-campus activities have been placed on hold, we have a range of online activities and resources for you to explore this Orientation Week.  … 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

Exploring Online Resources at Griffith

Trimester 3 is about to start! Are you wondering what you need to know to get online, get connected and get started at Griffith?… Read More

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