Introduction to the Library

Using UniSQ Library Search

You can find most Library resources, including print books, eBooks, and full text journal articles by using the Library Search tool on the Library homepage. Library Search allows you to search:

• Everything, including print and electronic books and journals AND inside some Library databases
• Curriculum, or a collection of books, toys, games, and other resources for Education students
• Library Catalogue, including print and electronic books and journals but NOT inside databases

Course textbooks and readings

The Library provides electronic (eBook) versions of course textbooks where possible. Some course textbooks may be available in print format for short-term loan.

To access course textbooks and/or readings:

• use the left-hand Course Readings menu item on your course StudyDesk site (as shown below)
• search by textbook title in Library Search

The Library website has more advice on accessing course textbooks.

Finding specialised resources

For specialised information like case law and legislation, company information, and standards you will need to search the databases. Finding and using databases shows you how to do this. 

Finding information tutorials

For more help with finding information, see the Library's Study and Research Toolkit. This contains various resources for finding information including:

• Library Search help
• Creating a winning search strategy
• Google advanced search
• Information sources at university
• Finding and using databases
• Evaluating research resources
• Finding your course readings.