NSC1210 Skills for the Scientist: Help

This guide contains key resources for research and critical evaluation of scientific sources of information.

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Contacts

Dana Kuljanin

Librarian (Engineering, Built Environment, and Biomedical & Life Sciences)

dana.kuljanin@vu.edu.au

 

Suzanne Poliness

College Librarian (Sport, Health & Engineering)

suzanne.poliness@vu.edu.au

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Search tools on the VU library website

Link through to the library website

Many (but not all) VU Library resources can be accessed through VU Library Search. Keywords or search terms can be entered in the search box.

VU Library Home Page

 

The library also provides tools to allow users to search for the book, journal article, video, or newspaper whether in physical or electronic format. These tools are located below the main search box on the library website. Consider the text listed under each of the search tools. 

1. A-Z Databases - Find articles, ebooks, streaming videos, case studies and special collections.

2. Publication Finder - Find online publications by title - journals and ebooks.

3. BrowZine - Easy browsing of scholarly journals on any device.

VU Page with Resources listed

 

Related library guides

Referencing Guides

How to Guides

Online Library drop-in sessions

Students can get advice with:

  • database searching
  • accessing articles
  • finding and evaluating resources
  • referencing
  • any other information research skills

https://www.vu.edu.au/library/get-help/workshops-drop-in-sessions