Library Guides
Online guides to the research resources and tools of the University of Melbourne Library
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Essential Guides
Start your library research with our top guides -
Guides by Subject Area
Find the best resources for your area of study and research with Subject Research Guides
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General Guides
Browse our general guides on the tools, resources, and skills that can help you with your study and research -
Guides for Advanced Researchers
Academics, PhDs, thesis writers - these guides are for you
Essential guides
| Guide (opens in a new tab) | Description |
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| New Students' Library Guide | Essential information for new students to start using the Library's services and resources |
| Research Essentials | Level up your researching, reading and writing skills with these essential tips |
| Options for Managing References | Find out how reference management software can help save you time and effort with your referencing |
| eBooks | Find out how to find and access eBooks available from the Library |
| News and Newspapers | Discover the print and online newspaper resources the Library provides access to |
| Theses | Learn how to find Australian and international theses, in print and online |
| Company and Industry Information | Help with finding company, industry and country information in the Library’s business databases |
| Statistics and Data | Sources of Australian and international statistics and data |
| Literature Reviews | An introduction to researching and writing a literature review as well as resources to help you get started |
| Systematic Reviews | An introduction to systematic reviews, with examples from health sciences and medicine |
General Guides
| Guide (opens in a new tab) | Description |
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| Academic Skills | Where to go to get help with academic writing, critical reading and exams |
| Advanced Google Searching | Information and tips on how to use Google’s advanced search features, including suggestions for alternative search engines |
| Aerial Photography Resources | How to find aerial photography resources for Melbourne and Victoria |
| Australian Government Documents | Learn how to find and access Australian Government Documents online |
| Careers and Jobs | Resources to assist University of Melbourne students with career planning and job hunting |
| Company, Industry and Country Information | How to find company, industry and country information in business databases |
| Discovery | Learn how to use the library search tool, Discovery |
| eBooks | Finding and accessing eBooks, through University of Melbourne subscriptions and free websites |
| Finding Journal Articles | Interpreting citations, finding peer-reviewed journal articles and locating relevant guides to assist in locating journal articles |
| Geospatial (GIS) Resources | Where and how to find geospatial map resources and data sources |
| How to prepare an annotated bibliography | This guide explains the purpose of an annotated bibliography and describes the process of creating one |
| Images | Find out how and where to find images, though University Melbourne subscriptions and open access |
| LaTeX and BibTeX | Advice on the various methods of reference management within LaTeX documents |
| Map Resources of Victoria | A guide to Victorian spatial map resources |
| Maps: Cartographic Citation | A guide to citing maps and other cartographic materials |
| News and Newspapers | Discover Australian and international news and newspaper resources |
| Options for Managing References | An introduction to reference management software and guidance on which one is right for you |
| Statistical and Mathematical Software | Information on where and how to access statistical and mathematical software. |
| Statistics and Data | A guide to Australian and international statistics and data |
| Staying Current: keeping up-to-date | Keep up-to-date with new research in your area with journal and book alerts, RSS Feeds, TOC Alerts and Conference Alerts |
| Theses | Find out how to locate and access Australian and international theses |
| Using Archives | Information on archival and primary source research, and how to access the University of Melbourne Archives |
| Using Microforms | A guide to accessing and using the microform collection at the University of Melbourne Library |
Guides for Advanced Researchers
| Guide (opens in a new tab) | Description |
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| New Researchers' Library Guide | Information on Library resources and services for research staff and graduate research students who are new to the University of Melbourne |
| Altmetrics | Information on Altmetrics- what they are, tools to gather them and how to increase your Altmetric score |
| Biomedical Research Translation | A guide to assist researchers conducting research to industry translation of their work |
| Dimensions | Information on Dimensions, a data dashboard to support your research case |
| Open Research | Information and how-to advice on embedding open practices into your research |
| Research Impact | Tools and support to assist with measuring research impact |
| Researcher Profiles, Identifiers and Social Networks: Maximise your Impact | Tips on how to promote your research and profile as a researcher |
| Scholarly Publishing | Information and tips on publishing your research strategically |
| Scholarship of Teaching & Learning (SoTL) | Resources about the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) to support the discovery of relevant literature and information |
| Staying Current: Keeping up-to-date | Keep up-to-date with new research in your area with journal and book alerts, RSS Feeds, TOC Alerts and Conference Alerts |
| Strategic Publishing in STEMM | Information to guide STEMM researchers through the process of choosing a journal in which to publish |
| Systematic Reviews | An introduction to systematic reviews, with examples from health sciences and medicine |