Library Online

The Library provides a wide range of online resources and services to support your learning. Information about the full range of resources and services can be accessed from the Library website.



eReadings

Electronic readings, or e-readings, are core reading materials in electronic format that have been selected by your lecturer. They can be accessed at any time, from any location. You can check whether e-readings are available for your subject by using the Search the Electronic Readings / Reserve Collection option on the Library Catalogue. Type in your subject code or lecturer's name to view a list of materials for your subject. You will be prompted to enter your username and password at the login screen the first time you access a reading in any one Internet session.


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Catalogue

The Catalogue is the key for you to access the full range of materials in the Library collections including books, e-books, e-readings, print and electronic journals, newspapers, CDs, videos, and DVDs.


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eBooks

Electronic books, or ebooks are electronic editions of titles covering a range of disciplines; they provide a valuable addition to your collection of resources. The ebook collection includes recent editions of titles. ebooks are accessible at any time from any location. They can be found by searching the Library Catalogue, and can be identified by the ebook symbol that appears in the format column.


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Databases and Electronic Journals

Databases provide access to academic journals across a wide range of disciplines. Many databases contain full text electronic journal articles, and you can use them to search for articles on a particular topic. To locate electronic journals held by the University of Wollongong (UOW) Library, perform a Journal Title search in the Catalogue.


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Resources by Faculty/Subject

Resources by Faculty/Course provide access to collections of academically relevant resources in various subject disciplines that have been recommended by your Faculty Librarian. Find relevant Internet sites and online reference materials including dictionaries, encyclopaedias, Internet search engines, guides to citation styles, and much more. The Research Edge: Evaluating Websites tutorial will assist you in using Internet resources for academic purposes.


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Teach Yourself

A range of online tutorials are available to assist you in using the Library's resources. Tutorials include:


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Ask Your Librarian

Get help and advice for all your library research needs. You can send your question to the Email a Librarian service and receive an answer within two working days.


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What's New?

Check out what's new in the Library for your faculty. See the latest in books, journals and databases, or you can access great tips for study and research.


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Services for Students Outside Australia

If you are studying outside Australia additional information on Library services is available from the Library website.


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Last reviewed: 7 April, 2009

eLearning information for Staff

Phone Help for Staff
Hours: 9.30am to 4.30pm, 
Mon to Fri
Phone: Ext 3683

Manage eLearning
Go to the eLearning@UOW section of the Staff Intranet to add subjects to your eLearning space.

eLearning information for Students

Click here for more detailed eLearning information for students. Please direct student enquiries to those pages.

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