Library skills and resources

The Library is your study partner and learning how to use it will set you up for success.

These recorded workshops, aimed at First Nations students, will introduce you to the library and sharpen your research skills. This will help you to find the best information for your assessments and save you time.

Recordings

Library 101

Get familiar with the Library website in this introductory Online Library 101 workshop.

Library research

Learn how to use the Library’s search platform, Primo, to find books and journal articles.

Advanced search skills

Search like a pro using these advanced searching skills.

Library services

Come along to one of our live Online Library Workshops and learn more about Library services. If you can't make a live class, you can watch a recording at any time.

Check out our Library Guides. Find a guide that covers your area of study or find a Research Skills Guide for your subject.

Book an appointment with one of our librarians and get help with your studies. Choose a Library Adviser for First Nations students, or a librarian from your faculty team.

Higher Degree Research students can find library workshops in the Office for Researcher Services and Graduate Studies’ Training calendar. These workshops  cover a range of topics including strategic literature searching, publishing, open access, research profiles and metrics.

Get in touch with us if you need help - we're here to help you succeed in your studies and travel with you on your journey.

Library resources

Indigenous Australian Studies (IAS) Guide

The IAS Guide contains key resources, such as library databases, media, and eBook collections, relevant to subjects with First Nations perspectives. It features information on media, government, legal, health, sciences, languages, education and colonial policies.

View IAS guide

First Nations Knowledges Collection

The First Nations Knowledges collections in Primo Search is a curated collection of First Nations authored resources. This collection comprises books, ebooks and other multimedia organised into six topic areas related to CSU’s curriculum. These resources may also be of value for research purposes.

These collections are continuously being added to as more resources become available. Learn more this collection and the criteria for inclusion in the First Nations Knowledges Guide.

Go to collections