Getting started in the Library

The Library can be overwhelming when you are new. All the basic information you need is right here to give yourself a head start.

Borrowing and access:

1. Get your Monash ID card (from a Student Service Centre) so that you can borrow from any branch library.
2. Register for a Monash Authcate account to access electronic resources.
3. Go on a library tour or join an introductory information research or learning skills session.
4. Find out how many items you can borrow and for how long.
5. Check out when your branch library is open

Virtual library

The Library website: www.lib.monash.edu is your access point to Library resources. These resources can also be accessed via the library tab of the my.monash portal.

Finding information and learning support

Your information research and learning skills are key to your academic success at Monash.  You can develop these skills, save time and be more effective in your learning and research. Join an introductory library or learning skills session.

• Information research skills
• Learning skills
• Classes and drop-in sessions
• Online tutorials

Finding help

Library staff are here to help in person, online, via ask.monash or over the phone. Find out more about help using the library.

16 February 2011

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