How to find a thesis

Finding Monash theses

The Library receives one copy of each doctoral and masters thesis accepted by Monash University. There are exceptions, such as minor theses and final year projects completed in some departments. Most theses are listed in the library catalogue.

Access to some theses submitted at Monash may be restricted by wishes of the author for a period of three years. During the embargo period, totally restricted theses cannot be consulted at all, and partially restricted theses may be consulted but not photocopied. Any exceptions to these usage restrictions must be with written permission of the author. To check if a thesis is totally or partially restricted, expand the catalogue record via the 'Show Detailed Record' button and look in the notes for a statement eg see the record for the Messenger thesis Abundance anomalies in globular cluster red giant stars, and the McKelvey thesis Application of innovative urban development standards.

Original copies of Monash theses are held in the branch library serving the department in which the student was enrolled and depending on policy may, or may not, be available for consultation. They are not available for loan, and at some sites only microfiche copies are available for consultation. Microfiche copies of theses are freely available for consultation within the branch where held. At Matheson, these are held by Music and MultiMedia. Departmental libraries also hold a copy of all theses accepted by their department.