This guide provides an introduction to VU Library resources for Bachelor of Social Work students.

• Getting started
  Resources to assist you with getting started with your assignment.
• Books & e-books
  Useful books and e-books available from the VU Library.
• Databases & Journals
  Key databases & journals relevant to social work practice
• Websites
  Useful  websites, including sources for  statistics and reports.
• Library drop-in sessions
• Learning Hub

Academic Support and Development

Referencing Guide

• Harvard Referencing

"How to" Guides

• How to avoid plagiarism
• Evaluating Information
• EndNote
• Literature Review

One-on-one librarian consultations are available Monday - Friday 10 am and 4 pm.

Email the Health & Biomedicine Librarians to book an appointment and please state your preferred time/day.

suzanne.poliness@vu.edu.au

iwona.janius@vu.edu.au

A librarian will reply with a confirmation of your appointment and a link to the Zoom meeting.

If you are unable to attend an appointment, please contact the librarian to reschedule your consultation session.

Suzanne Poliness

College Librarian (Health and Biomedicine)

ph. 9919 8629

suzanne.poliness@vu.edu.au

Iwona Janius
Librarian (Health and Biomedicine)

ph. 9919 4229

iwona.janius@vu.edu.au

Get help with accessing library resources

• During HE semester: 
  • 9am-8pm (Mon-Thurs)
  • 9am-5pm (Fri)
  • 11am-3pm (Sat-Sun)
• Outside of HE semester: 
  • 9am-5pm (Mon-Fri)
• Chat is not available on public holidays or University closures.

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