Information literacy classes, tours and workshops at Berwick Library and Learning Commons

The Monash University Library information literacy programme includes both introductory library orientation sessions and research skills tutorials.

Class descriptions

Smart Search : using the library catalogue
Learn how to use the library catalogue to find books and journals, online material and items from your unit reading list. Also, to renew your loans, place a Hold on an item, and request items to be sent from another campus. The class includes time for hands-on practice and runs for approximately 50 minutes. For those interested, a tour of the Library and Learning Commons will follow. The 10 minute tour includes demonstrations of the printing system, adding value to your ID card for printing and copying, and how to borrow your own books using the Self Loans terminal.

Super Search : mastering library databases
Learn how to effectively search databases to find academic journals on your topic. The class includes time for hands-on practice using a given topic, or an assignment topic of your choice. Classes run for approximately 1 hour.

Bookings: online via my.monash (search for classes using Berwick as a keyword) or phone 990-55054

Contact Megan Lee, Library Manager, for training requests.

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