Classes and tours
The USQ Library offers tours of the Library and classes to students to assist with finding information for their assignments. Library classes are also offered to off-campus students (including separate Residential School classes). EndNote training is offered to academic staff, researchers and students.
For the latest class date and times check the Fraser Coast Library classes, Springfield Library classes and Toowoomba Library classes.
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Library tours
| Overview: |
A tour will provide information about services, resources and facilities the Library offers as well as brief information about Library regulations. |
| Audience: |
All students welcome.
Tours of the Library can also be arranged for people not affiliated with USQ, including school groups wishing to use our facilities. There is no minimum or maximum number of participants.
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| Duration: |
Approximately 30 minutes |
| Times: |
Most tours run during Semester 1 Orientation. Check your campus for the current tours on offer - Fraser Coast classes, Springfield classes and Toowoomba classes. |
Finding Information for your Assignments - Introduction
| Overview: |
This introductory class discusses the concepts of Information quality, Information sources and how to evaluate information. This class will also cover Library homepage and its features, how to use the Library catalogue to locate resources for your assignments. |
| Audience: |
All students welcome |
| Duration: |
One hour |
| Times: |
Classes are run in the first 3 weeks of semester. Check your campus for the current classes on offer - Fraser Coast classes, Springfield classes and Toowoomba classes. |
Finding Information for your Assignments - Advanced
| Overview: |
This advanced class will show you how to access online databases to find journal articles for your assignments, how to find and use electronic books. |
| Audience: |
All students welcome |
| Duration: |
One hour |
| Times: |
Classes are run in the first 3 weeks of semester. Check your campus for the current classes on offer - Fraser Coast classes, Springfield classes and Toowoomba classes. |
Finding Information for your Assignments - Integrated Introduction and Advanced
| Overview: |
This integrated introduction and advanced class combines all the content of both introduction and advanced for those who want to attend one class rather than two. |
| Audience: |
All students welcome |
| Duration: |
One and a half hours |
| Times: |
Classes are run in the first 3 weeks of semester. Currently only offered in Toowoomba classes. |
Residential School workshops for Library Skills
| Overview: |
This session covers how to use the online library resources such as ebooks and online journals, how to use the Library catalogue, and how eligible students can request loans and photocopies from USQ Library. |
| Audience: |
Off-campus students |
| Duration: |
One hour |
| Times: |
Refer to the Residential Schools website for registration and timetable information. |
EndNote training
| Overview: |
This class covers basic features of EndNote, starting your EndNote library, working in your manuscript or word document with EndNote as well as formatting citations and generating a list of references or bibliography in a chosen referencing style. |
| Audience: |
Students, researchers and academic staff |
| Duration: |
Two and a half hours |
| Times: |
Regular classes offered throughout the year. Check current classes dates and times on offer and to register for your EndNote class (USQConnect access required) by using the Professional Development booking system. More information, help and downloads for EndNote. |
