Using Library Search
Make the most of search options to get the results you want.
What you can find using Library Search
Use Library Search to find and access:
- physical and online resources such as articles, journals and books
- learning resources, including course reading lists, exam papers and library guides
- open access resources, including open educational resources
- selected UQ eSpace collections, including UQ theses
- manuscript and unpublished collections in the Fryer Library.
Read our log in and filter tips sections below and use Library Search from this page or the Library homepage.
View a detailed guide to using Library Search
Log in for the best experience
Log in before you start searching so you can:
- get more search results with quicker access to online resources
- export and save items to your Favourites
- save searches, set up alerts, and access previous search suggestions
- check relevant loan information and options for placing requests
- check the status of your loans and requests.
Filter before you search
You have the option to select one of the Library Search's filters to fine tune your results from the start. Here's what they will include and exclude.
All
- All items, excluding newspaper articles and reviews
- Excluded unless you turn on the toggles:
- Include results regardless of availability: shows items that are not immediately available, but which you may request
- Search within full text: shows results where your search terms match to full text content.
- If you choose to change these default selections, your adjustments will be retained for your session
Books
- Limits to books, in physical format and available online (more about finding and accessing ebooks)
- Does not include book chapters
Journal articles
- Limits to journal and magazine articles
- Does not include newspaper articles or newsletter articles
Video and audio
- Video including streaming video, DVDs and older video formats
- Audio including streaming audio, streaming music, CDs and older audio formats
Journals
- Finds your search term in the title of journals, magazines or newspapers
- Does not find articles within journals, magazines or newspapers
Databases
- Find databases quickly and jump straight to a specific database
- Browse databases in a subject area
Physical items
- Limits to physical items from any UQ Library location including the warehouse
- Includes print format books, journals, theses, music scores, maps, DVDs, etc
Past exam papers
- PDFs of the original exam papers, with questions but not answers
- Search by course code only, e.g. MATH or MATH1040
- More about past exam papers
Course reading lists
- Lists of required and recommended resources for courses
- Search by course name or course code
- More about course reading lists