Search and review literature

Explore the Library’s tools and resources used for locating, evaluating, and managing information for literature reviews and evidence-based projects. This is your starting point for developing a strong foundation in scholarly research, conducting rigorous, comprehensive literature searches and managing references with confidence.

Advanced searching

Build precision and depth into your search strategies.

Literature reviews and systemic searching

Understand the principles and processes behind different types of reviews.

AI search tools

Discover AI tools that you can use when searching the literature.

Find and access

Search the Library's collections, discover research, and access scholarly resources.

Primo search

Search the Library collection.

Charles Sturt Research Output (CRO)

Open access archive and repository for research outputs, publications and creative works produced at Charles Sturt.

Google Scholar

Find scholarly publications with links to Charles Sturt Library's collection of online journals.

Library databases and grey literature

Explore specialised databases, unpublished research, news sources, and theses to support your studies and research.

A-Z Databases

Find the best library databases for your research.

Citation databases

Conduct cited reference searches to find, check, and track citation data.

Grey literature

Scholarly works and research that have not been commercially published.

Keep up to date

Learn how to set up alerts to help you keep up to date with the latest developments in your discipline.

News and current affairs

Find and access current and archived news stories from Australian and international sources.

Theses and dissertations

Find and access Charles Sturt, Australian and international theses and dissertations.

Help and services

Find Library support services, expert advice, and options to access additional resources.

Get help from the Library

Faculty librarians are here to help you develop your skills in searching and refining your search strategy.

Contact the library via email, phone or chat or you can make an appointment for specialist advice.

Interlibrary loans

Access resources not held in Charles Sturt library collections.