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October 27, 2020

Explore your library online during Orientation

If you’re just starting your studies with Deakin, welcome to your first trimester!

No matter where you are studying, there are loads of ways you can get to know your library online before we return to campus.

Training sessions: Explore your online library

In this online session, you will learn all you need to know about how the library helps you succeed at Deakin. Our programs, services and activities save you time, provide critical information and enable you to be more effective in your learning and research.

Our library services are available anywhere, anytime. We provide a range of services, including live Library Chat, to ensure study from home is just as easy. Discover the best way to approach your studies by joining us for this library session.

At the end of this session, students will have knowledge and skills to:

There are two online tutorials you can choose from:

Make sure you register on Eventbrite as spaces are filling fast!

Take a virtual tour

Can’t wait to see your library campus? You can take a virtual tour of Burwood, Waurn Ponds and Waterfront library campuses on our website to see what’s available!

Preview of virtual tour at Burwood Library

Watch the Discover your Library video

This video gives you a quick, easy overview of how to navigate the library tab on DeakinSync.

View the Mandarin translation

View the Vietnamese translation

Attend the Liaison Librarian session in your unit

Most units at Deakin have a special session where your Liaison Librarian will discuss how they can help you be successful at Deakin. They’ll go through specific tips for your subject area, including how to find the best resources for your study and where to go for help. Don’t miss out! If you can’t attend or your unit doesn’t have a Liaison Librarian presentation, you can find your Liaison on the library website.

Bookmark/subscribe to the library blog

Deakin Library’s official blog, Article, is updated weekly to provide you with the latest library news, study tips, interesting stories from our Archives and Special Collections, research insights, digital display innovation and much more. You can subscribe to get an email when a new blog is posted or look out for new blogs on the library homepage under News.

Follow us on social media

This is the easiest way to keep up to date with what’s going on in your library is by following us @deakinlibrary on:

Good luck in your first trimester! Don’t hesitate to reach out via Library Chat with any questions you may have. We are here to help you succeed at Deakin.



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