Join these orientation sessions to get to know your library
If you’re just starting your studies with Deakin, welcome to your first study period! And if you’ve already commenced your degree but this is your first chance to spend time on campus, we look forward to meeting you!
No matter where you are studying, there are loads of ways you can get to know your library in your first few weeks at uni.
Training sessions: Explore your 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:
- navigate key parts of the library website
- search for digital and print resources
- borrow, return and request items
- access course materials and subject-specific guides.
There are two online tutorials you can choose from:
- Thursday 22 February 10–11am and 4–5pm
- Tuesday 27 February 11am–12pm
- Wednesday 28 February 1–2pm
Register for one of the above sessions now, as spaces are filling fast!
Join us for a tour
You can also take an on-demand guided tour of your campus library anytime between 11.30am–1.30pm each Tuesday to Friday during OWeek.
Watch the ‘Get to know your library’ video
Not sure where to get started? This three-minute video provides some of our favourite tricks, tools and ideas to help you navigate your library – both online and on campus.
Attend the library session in your unit
Most units at Deakin have a special session where your library will discuss how they can help you in your studies. 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 library presentation, you can find your librarian on the library website.
Student TechAssist – Library
Figuring out all the new systems and digital tools you have access to will be a big part of helping you succeed as a student.
Available at the library service desk from Prepare Week through Week 4 of the first two trimesters, our Student TechAssist team will help you get your technical setup sorted and troubleshoot issues.
Student TechAssist can help with:
- CloudDeakin/D2L setup
- multi-factor authentication
- wi-fi/eduroam login
- printing queries
- basic Microsoft support.
This is a great opportunity for you to seek support for simple IT and network issues – face to face from one of your peers. More complex queries may be referred on to the Deakin Digital team.
Look for the Student TechAssist banner at your campus library service desk. Our team will be wearing grey aprons and blue lanyards, with tablets and laptops at the ready to help you out! This service will be staffed Monday to Friday, 10am–3pm. There is no need to make an appointment – just walk right up to the desk.
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 to follow 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.
Originally published on Article, the Deakin Library blog.