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Self Help Guide

Access and Technical Information

inside and outside access conditions and instructions for clients connecting to online Library resources via the University of South Australia network
for saving files within the Library
for access to eReaders via the Course website or the Library Catalogue
interactive tutorials for popular PC desktop applications
software required for viewing PDF files such as full text articles and other documents on the Library website and the internet. Includes recommendations and a troubleshooting guide
information for students requiring extensions to Library services and access to licensed databases


Using the catalogue

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assistance with searching the Library catalogue
help with placing a hold request on an item
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how to renew loan items online
information about you - personal information, items on loan, renewing items, request information, fines and fees
find what resources including books, articles and other items have been placed in the High Demand Collection by your lecturer
how to locate your course reader and/or fulltext course reserve items
for saving records from one or more searches for viewing, editing and printing
help with printing, emailing and saving items or search strategies for later use


Information skills and research support

guide to finding information for your assignments using databases, catalogue and other online resources
links to useful resources and information on specific topics including online atlases, dictionaries and directories
help with searching various databases
bibliographic software to help you organise your references and create bibliographies
RefWorks is a web-based bibliographic manager that allows you to create your own personal database by importing references from text files or online databases
a range of workshops for UniSA staff and postgraduate students to assist in the development and updating of information skills necessary to undertake research
a self paced tutorial to assist commencing students with finding information for assignments
help with depositing theses with the Australian Digital Theses Program and finding theses held by the UniSA Library
contact the academic team for your division
style guides and information on how to avoid plagiarism compiled by Learning Connection
to help you learn the technique of referencing
find out how the Library can support you with your studies
Flexible Information Service provides phone and online assistance in the use of the Library's resources and services
"Find it" logo may appear when searching for material in a database


For more information contact the Flexible Information Service