Welcome to Your Library

Make the most of your university experience by understanding how the library can help you every step of the way!

The library is your home-base for all things referencing and research related, and our website is a portal to a wealth of information and resources that will help you reach your academic goals

One Search

One Search is the library’s search tool; think of it as Google for the library’s resources. The library holds a large collection of print and electronic books, journal articles, newspaper articles, reports, theses, videos, web documents and much more. You can find out more about it in our Using One Search Guide.

Library Guides

We have library guides to help you find relevant resources for your discipline, research task and referencing style. Some useful guides to start with are:

  • The InfoSkills Toolkit – a series of self-paced modules on different aspects of the research process such as Defining your Topic, Searching for Resources, Evaluating Resources and Referencing Sources
  • The Writing Guide – help with academic reading, note-taking, academic writing and referencing
  • The Referencing Guide – links to guides for the main referencing styles used at JCU
  • Your Subject Guide – contains recommended databases, websites and more

Ask a Librarian

Librarians are experts at finding and evaluating information. We can support you with your research, referencing and scholarly publishing. We can also help you access and manage your Reading lists, and provide in-class workshops in information literacy. You can contact us via:
  • Online chat
  • Library help desk
  • Phone
  • Email

Library Workshops

You can register online for upcoming library workshops. Kickstart your studies by exploring the library collection, Endnote, research skills and referencing in more detail. This year, register for our first ever referencing escape room, and use your APA 7 skills to solve the puzzle!

The library website has lots more useful information on topics such as opening hours, borrowing, printing, IT help and off-campus loans. Click on the tile that best suits your needs for more information:





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