How-to-use guides

Using the Library Catalogue

• Searching the catalogue
• Using catalogue filters

Using DocEx

DocEx is the USQ Library's online loan and photocopy search-and-request service.

• How to place a DocEx request  (6MB - 5:30 minutes)
• Step-by-step guide (*PDF 489KB) for searching and requesting in DocEx
• Searching DocEx
• Problems signing into DocEx
• DocEx off-campus request statuses
• DocEx Interlibrary Loans user guide (*PDF 188 KB) 

Searching databases

• Passwords for electronic databases

Using the Multiple Database Search

• How to search the Multiple Database Search

Using DiReCt (Digital Resource Collection)

DiReCt provides access to staff and students (via USQStudyDesk) to course readings and resources.

• DiReCt contacts and FAQs
• Student and staff access
• Submitting a resource (information for staff)

Using EndNote

EndNote is reference management software which allows you to create a database of references (journals, books, reports etc) which you have gathered in online searches or typed in manually.

• Refer to EndNote support and training

Using ePrints

ePrints is an open access electronic archive of USQ's research publications and theses.

• Refer to the ePrints Help site for information about depositing items, copyright issues and other frequently asked questions.

For further assistance with using the USQ Library please refer to USQAssist

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