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Getting started at the Library
Learn how to use the library with this short introductory video (2:39min)

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Getting started at the Library
This video demonstrates how to navigate The University of Notre Dame library website (2:39min)

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FiNDit search guide
FiNDit is the Library's search tool for finding books, eBooks, articles, journals, videos and more.
Searching in FiNDit
Watch this video for some quick tips on more effective searching using the Library's search tool FiNDit (2:37min)
AskUs FAQs
Want to find out about Library services? Search the AskUs FAQs, and if you can't find what you're looking for, ask a question.
Book an appointment with a librarian or learning advisor
Meet with a librarian or learning advisor to receive assistance with your studies and assignments (1:53min)
Search strategy guide
Need more help with your search strategies? See this guide for advanced tips and tricks for keywords, subject headings and Boolean operators

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Evidence based practice guide
This guide teaches you how to ask a research question, find useful information, judge what you discover, use it in your work, and check if it's effective.
Finding Australian case law
This video demonstrates how to find a case using legal citation (3:27min)

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Using information sources
Take the confusion out of using eBooks, databases, encyclopedias, multimedia and newspapers - see this guide.
Health research readiness modules
The Health Research Readiness modules teach you important skills to find, evaluate, and reference health information efficiently.

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Referencing guides
The referencing guides show you the rules and methods for giving credit to the thoughts, ideas, and works of others.
Referencing video tutorials and printable guides
Short APA videos, and printable guides for the University's referencing styles.
RefWorks guide
This guide will help you to organise your references using the free reference management software RefWorks.

A circle with coloured quadrants representing the stages of information literacy including "embark and clarify" (green), "find and collect" (blue), "evaluate and reflect" (orange) and "manage and communicate" (yellow). Our digital learning resources have been mapped to the University's Information Literary Framework (ILF).

The ILF highlights the potential for collaboration between academic staff and the Library to create information literacy opportunities for students.

Contact library staff for more advice about scaffolding information literacy support throughout your program or course.

Open Access Explained
Open Educational Resources Guide
Why Open Education Matters
Textbooks: Guiding the conversation
FiNDit search help
FiNDit is the Library's search tool for finding books, eBooks, articles, journals, videos and more.
Browzine guide
BrowZine is a tool that lets you browse, read and monitor the Library’s collection of scholarly ejournals from any device.
Referencing Guides
Referencing video tutorials and printable guides
Short APA videos, and printable guides for the University's referencing styles.
Copyright Instructional Guide

Book an appointment with a librarian or learning advisor [video]
AskUs FAQs
Want to find out about Library services? Search the AskUs FAQs, and if you can't find what you're looking for, ask a question.
Advanced information research skills guide
Self-directed modules to help you improve your research skills beyond the basics.
Health research readiness modules
Learn how to efficiently find, evaluate and reference the latest research on your clinical question for your evidence-based practice or MD project.
Grey literature guide
For open access theses and dissertations and conference proceedings explore our Grey Literature guide.

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FiNDit search help
FiNDit is the Library's search tool for finding books, eBooks, articles, journals, videos and more.
Finding full text guide
This guide shows you how to access the full text of articles and eBooks using FiNDit, databases, and browser tools. There is also advice on what to do when the full text is not available.
Browzine guide
BrowZine is a tool that lets you browse, read and monitor the Library’s collection of scholarly ejournals from any device.
Search strategy guide
Need more help with your search strategies? See this guide for advanced tips and tricks for keywords, subject headings and Boolean operators
Systematic literature searching guide
Learn how to determine which literature review type is right for you, define a research question that is clear and searchable and create a search strategy
Systematic Reviews Videos
Understand the steps involved in systematic reviews, as well as more detailed instruction on how to go about your review.
Research data management
A guide to planning and managing the data for your research. Contains information on developing your Research Data Management Plan (RDMP).
Open access guide

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Copyright guide
EndNote Guide
EndNote is citation management software that is commonly used at universities and research institutions.
Referencing guides
The University of Notre Dame Australia authorises the use of four referencing styles: APA Referencing (American Psychological Association), Chicago Notes & Bibliography, AGLC (Australian Guide to Legal Citation) and AMA (Vancouver).
OA Publishing at Notre Dame [Videos]
A series of short videos by The University of Notre Dame academics from various disciplines describing their OA publishing experiences.

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WAHTN - Research Education & Training Modules
A suite of online education modules specifically tailored to the needs of the WA health and medical research community. The online courses, workshops and other educational resources are high quality and current.
Open Access Explained
Evidence based practice guide
Use this guide to understand how to form a research question, search for relevant evidence, appraise what you find, apply the evidence to your practice and evaluate the success of the practice.