Finding information
People and services
Contact your School’s Liaison Librarian for assistance. Start your project with a Research consultation.
Liaison Librarians are experts in the literature of research areas covered at RMIT University. We encourage you as a postgraduate student to make an appointment early in your research project to meet your Liaison Librarian to discuss:
- effective search strategies for your research topic
- key resources for your research topic, including specialist, citation, and theses databases
- utilising the advanced features of databases and platforms in your subject area
- relevant library services such as document delivery and reciprocal borrowing
- managing citations with the Endnote software program
- keeping up-to-date with new research in your field
Your Liaison Librarian is available to support you throughout your research project.
Important information on relevant people and services can be found on the following pages.
- Ask a Librarian (our online reference service)
- Hours of opening and locations
- Borrowing and return services
- Computers and study rooms (including Postgraduate study rooms)
- Getting items from other academic libraries
- Document Delivery Services
- Remote and external students
Resources
The catalogue and databases can be accessed in the Library and from home 24 hours a day. There are over 330 databases to choose from. There is also a growing collection of e-books available. Accessing and using these resources is a vital component of postgraduate research. Some major databases of particular interest to postgraduate students include Web of Science, Science Direct and ProQuest. Access is provided through the Search It page. Information on remote access to Library online information resources is provided.
Subject guides and tutorials are provided to assist you in efficiently finding the information you need. Some links and examples are provided here.
- Guides and tutorials
- Library subject guides
- Theses
- EndNote – managing your references
- The Learning Lab (Learning Skills Unit)
Planning and conducting a literature review
Planning and carrying out a comprehensive and thorough Literature Review is a very important part of many postgraduate students work. Information is provided on how to conduct a Literature Review so that you can make the most effective and efficient use of your time.
Information skills sessions
It is essential that, as a postgraduate student, you gain and maintain information literacy skills. Liaison Librarians are expert in providing tailored information sessions on locating and evaluating information. Topic specific and generic classes are run for postgraduate students and assistance can be provided for both individuals and groups.
To find out what sessions are available and how to book, go to the Know your Library – orientation tours and classes page.
Producing and organising your work
The following resources will assist you in producing and organising your work.
- Referencing resources
- Copyright information guides
- EndNote tutorial
- The Learning Lab (Study and Learning Centre)
Postgraduate research
A list of links that postgraduate students involved in research may find useful.
- Research at RMIT University
- Information for Current Higher Degrees by Research students
- Research news
- Research Alert - Research funding opportunities. Use Research Alert to find support for your research.
- RMIT Research Centres
Postgraduate supervision
The School of Graduate Research provides research supervision, training and development for staff and postgraduate students.