New Higher Degree by Research (HDR) students
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Welcome to the Library. We have some of the best resources in the world and you may wonder where to
begin. A few starting points are suggested below.
- Checklist to help you utilise Library resources
Your key contacts
You have a dedicated team of Academic Librarians to support you through your candidature. All of the links collected on this page connect to other, more in-depth resources. We hope you will find these helpful, and encourage you to explore further along these many paths. Remember that we are here to support you and your research wherever you are; at Uni, at home or at work. Good luck as you embark on an exciting journey - we hope to see you at one of our libraries on campus or online soon.
Things you need to know
Here are some answers to the questions new HDR candidates often ask.
- Where is the Library?
- When are we open?
- How can I borrow?
- Use your student card to borrow at any campus
- How to avoid demerit points and fees
- How do I obtain books or journal/conferences papers if the
library doesn't hold them?
- Interlibrary Loans and Document Delivery - HDR students are able to use this service free of charge
Studying off campus
If you are studying externally, living remotely or have difficulty in using the Library in person, the Off Campus Library Service can help you. We provide phone and online assistance, electronic document delivery to your desk top and postal delivery of loan items and documents.
- Off Campus Library Service Your library @ your place
How do I find information for my research?
The following links may be of particular interest to you.
- Catalogue (opens in new window) is an index to all items, electronic and print, held/subscribed to by the UniSA Library
- Databases provide access to journal literature either by providing the full text of articles or to article references and abstracts
- Online training workshops and videos
- Requesting new resources
- Strategies for Successful Research: finding and managing information series of on-campus and online workshops
- Summon helps you discover information on any topic available via UniSA Library.
How do I manage my information?
- Managing references including bibliographic management tools EndNote and RefWorks
How do I add my research to the digital repository?
- Once you receive confirmation from the Graduate Studies Office that your thesis proposal has been approved, you can submit it using the HDR eProposal deposit form (username and password required)
- HDR students are required to submit a digital copy of their thesis. You can submit the digital version of your thesis to UniSA Research Archive
- You can also submit any other research outputs such as journal articles or conference papers
Other helpful information
- Higher Degree by Research student guide (PDF 69kb, opens in new window) also available in print in the Library
- Research section of the website includes Support for staff section
