10 things a library researcher needs to know ......


1. Call in the information specialists

Information is continually advancing. your Faculty Liaison Librarian can show you how to stay up to date with the research in your area. We also provide skill based training so you can develop your research skills. Contact your librarian and arrange a time to meet.

2. Make the most of the Library's resources

The Library has extensive print and electronic resoruces. As a researcher associated with the University of Sydney Library, you have access to more than 5 million items, including:

  • 290,000 ebooks
  • 70,000 ejournals
  • 450 scholarly databases

Find these using:


3. Access local facilities

Whether you need a quiet space for individual study or want to work on assignments with friends, there is a library space to suit your needs.

4. Access global resources

University staff and students, and affiliated clinical and research staff can arrange delivery of information from anywhere in the world to their desktop or closest library - free of charge. After an easy, one-time-only registration process, books and journal articles may be requested via MyLibrary. Check to see if you are eligible for Document Delivery.

5. Save time - use EndNote

6. Evaluate research impact

  • Research output - find out the who the most influential researchers
  • Find out if a journal is peer reviewed / refereed
  • Citation searching - find out who is citing you
  • Journal Citation Reports - where should you be getting published?
  • Find your media appearances

7. Awareness of Copyright and Plagiarism

protects you, the University and others. Check out the University's advice.

8. Be one of the first to know

Use alerting services to keep up to date with the latest research in your area.

9. Help us build your collection

Every year the library allocates funding to purchase research materials to support all disciplines. The Faculty Liaison Librarians are happy to receive your purchase suggestions to support current and future research activities. Please use the form on the library website or contact your Faculty Liaison Librarian.

10. Get published