Core library services
Meeting with your liaison librarian
Borrowing
The Library has an extensive print and digital collection. Researchers can borrow items from the print collection for a standard loan period of 84 days with the option to renew 3 times.
Requesting document delivery and purchases
If you cannot find the material you are looking for in the Library's collection, submit a request for document delivery or purchase. The Library is committed to developing its collection in order to support the needs of UQ researchers.
Face-to-face training
The Library offers free training in software, research skills, research management, publishing, and EndNote.
Tools for researchers
Databases
Databases are high quality, subject specific online collections. Use them to find funding opportunities, journal articles, books, theses, newspapers, videos and images.
EndNote
Save time and avoid trouble by using referencing software to manage the information you find. The Library has online guides and face-to-face workshops on downloading and using EndNote referencing software, which is available to all UQ researchers and students.
Specialist software and tools
Find the right software or tool for your research:
- Access a range of digital tools, including tools installed on Library computers, as well as tools downloadable to your personal devices
- Compare similar tools to find the best match
Things to be aware of for future stages
Publishing
Early on, you should be aware of the important strategies around where and when to publish. Making the right choices can propel your career.
Strategic scholarly publishing guide
Build your ORCID profile before publishing
Research data management
Research data is fundamental to the academic endeavour at UQ. Good stewardship of research data is a prerequisite to reproducibility of research outcomes and to maintaining the integrity of research results. It is also important to ensure that research data is managed according to legal, statutory, ethical and funding body requirements.
Research impact
It is important to obtain an understanding of research impact and metrics early on in your research journey. Once you publish, metrics indicate the influence of your work and provide evidence for the impact of your research, which will assist when applying for promotion or grants.
Research impact and metrics guide
Research integrity
Researchers have an obligation and a personal responsibility to conduct research in an ethical and professional manner in compliance with UQ’s research conduct and integrity policies. The Office of Research Integrity promotes the responsible conduct of research by providing training and advice to researchers in accordance with the Code and UQ’s policies.