Welcome to O Week 2024
Today marks the start of this year's O Week! This year we are offering a selection of workshops for all new (and returning) students. Continue reading for full details of our orientation program.
Workshops
This year we are also running workshops, with both an in-person and online session option, to help you get started using the Library.
Searching and referencing with confidence (in-person)
In this workshop, you will learn how to search with confidence and explore the Library’s online resources to find all the information you need to complete your assignments. Learn how to use Library Search, Google more effectively, and how to find online and physical books, peer-reviewed articles, and more.
You will also learn how to reference with confidence and cite information using a variety of referencing styles. Learn the basics of referencing correctly, the differences between in-text and footnote referencing, and where to find support for the referencing styles you will need to use in your assignments.
When: Thursday 22 February 2024, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Where: Ligertwood 231, North Terrace Campus
Searching with confidence (online)
In this workshop, you will learn how to search with confidence and explore the Library’s online resources to find all the information you need to complete your assignments. Learn how to use Library Search, Google more effectively, and how to find online and physical books, peer-reviewed articles, and more.
When: Wednesday 6 March 2024, 11:00 - 11:30 am
Referencing with confidence (online)
In this workshop, you will learn how to reference with confidence and cite information using a variety of referencing styles. Learn the basics of referencing correctly, the differences between in-text and footnote referencing, and where to find support for the referencing styles you will need to use in your assignments.
When: Wednesday 6 March 2024, 1:00 - 1:30 pm
Academic Support Expo
The Library will have an information booth at the Academic Support Expos at both the North Terrace and Roseworthy Campuses. Our friendly Ask Library staff will on hand to offer advice or answer any questions you might have about how the library can help with your studies, so be sure to visit us.
When: Thursday 22 February 2024, 12:30 - 2:30 pm
Where: Corridor Lawns, Roseworthy Campus
When: Tuesday 5 March 2024, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Where: Hub Central, North Terrace Campus
We also have a self-paced Tour of the Library available year-round. Go on a self-guided tour of the Barr Smith Library, Sir John Salmond Law Library, and Waite and Roseworthy campus libraries using the GooseChase app.
We wish you all the best with your studies this year! If you have any questions about our orientation program, please contact Ask Library.