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Welcome to the Swinburne Sarawak Library! Get started here:

Swinburne Sarawak Library is your learning partner. Our vision is to deliver data, resources and information services to meet the needs of Swinburne Community.

Take a ‘Swinburne Sarawak Library Virtual Tour’ here

Showcasing Swinburne Sarawak Library’s study spaces, facilities and services virtually.


Experience it on your smart device, scan the QR code below:


 


Quick links:

               1. Retrieving items from shelves.
               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

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 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 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]