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Swinburne Sarawak Library is your learning partner. Our vision is to deliver data, resources and information services to meet the needs of Swinburne Community.
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Showcasing Swinburne Sarawak Library’s study spaces, facilities and services virtually.
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Quick links:
- Search the library for peer-reviewed articles, databases, books and more.
- Download LibKey, a browser extension that connects you to full-text scholarly articles and library subscriptions with one click.
- Borrow and renew online or in person.
- Rooms, computers and printing facilities.
- Referencing help is available for Harvard Referencing and Endnote.
- Ask your liaison librarian for help.
- Download Swinburne Sarawak Library Mobile App from App Store or Google Play by searching for “Swinburne Sarawak Library”.
- The Complete Modules for Instruction of Library or Information Literacy Related Content via Canvas enable you to master the searching techniques, research skills, use of library resources, and assume greater control over your research and learning.
- Students are encouraged to attend Library Workshops to develop their research skills further, learning skills focusing on academic reading/writing, citing and referencing skill, searching strategy and EndNote software.
- Troubleshoot database access. Find answers to common problems with logging into library databases.
- Disability support. Contact our staff at the Library Service Desk if you need help accessing our collections or facilities.
2. Extended loan periods.
3. Photocopying.
4. Scanning.
5. Searching library information resources.
6. Discussion room bookings.
Access to Library collections
Choose the access option that matches what you need:
1. Printed Collection
Want to borrow physical books and other print materials?
Register as a Library Member to access.
How-To: Sign Up to Swinburne Sarawak Library Membership
Be a library member to enjoy library services, facilities and resources. [2:35]
2. Digital Collection
OpenAthens log in
Guides and tips for finding resources and using our collections.
Quick Tutorial Videos – Learn the Library:
Know-How: Welcome to Swinburne Sarawak Library
Explore, Learn, Thrive – Welcome to the Library! [5:18]
How-To: Sign Up to Swinburne Sarawak Library Membership
Be a library member to enjoy library services, facilities and resources. [2:35]
How-To: Find a book on the shelves or access the digital format
How to find a book on the shelves or access the digital format. [3:25]
How-To: Request a book or online resources
How to request a book or online resources. [2:36]
How-To: Book a library discussion room
Book a library discussion room. [4:05]
Know-How: Introduction to Library e-Resources
Explore into digital library through diverse resources [4:24]
How-To: Discover useful features of the library search
Explore the library resources via the use of the library search tool [4:00]
How-To: Find information
Discover quick info-search tricks at Swinburne Sarawak Library [4:53]
How-To: Find e-books
Find out how to access and use ebooks at Swinburne Sarawak Library [1:39]
How-To: Find e-textbook
Find out how to access electronic textbooks at Swinburne Sarawak Library [4:03]
How-To: Find Journal Articles
How to find journal articles [4:00]
How-To: Find a Newspaper or Magazine
How to find a newspaper or magazine [2:50]
How-To: Find and Search Library Databases
How to find and search library databases [2:35]
How-To: Obtain full-text articles via Scopus
Find out how to access Scopus database at Swinburne Sarawak Library [5:54]
How-To: Use EBSCOhost
Find out how to access EBSCOhost database at Swinburne Sarawak Library [2:32]
How-To: Use IEEE Xplore
How to use IEEE Xplore. [3:01]
How-To: Use ProQuest Ebook Central
How to use ProQuest Ebook Central. [3:51]
How-To: Use ScienceDirect
Find out how to access ScienceDirect database at Swinburne Sarawak Library [2:40]
Know-How: Referencing Shortcuts
Master referencing with ease: Learn how to use pre-formatted citation [4:10]
How-To: Cite sources in Swinburne Harvard Style format
Swinburne Harvard Style: essential guidelines for citing sources [3:52]
Know-How: APA 7th edition referencing style: A brief introduction
APA 7th edition referencing style: A brief introduction. [9:06]
This video is a beginner's guide to the APA (American Psychological Association) 7th edition referencing style including in-text citations and reference lists.
Know-How: Maintaining Academic Integrity
Find out what you need to understand about maintaining academic integrity [2:45]