For researchers

The Library supports Charles Sturt researchers and HDR candidates through specialist services in research data management, scholarly publishing, open access and research impact and metrics. Our services are grounded in open scholarship principles, promoting research that is findable, accessible and reusable.

Faculty librarians provide tailored consultations and training to help researchers manage data, navigate publishing strategies, maintain researcher profiles and demonstrate research impact.

Research essentials

Discover guides, tools and workshops to build your skills, use GenAI responsibly and access powerful research platforms while connecting with librarians.

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.

Manage your research data

Manage research data across the entire research life cycle, from planning and collection to storage, sharing and long-term preservation.

Publishing and Open Access

Navigate scholarly publishing and open access with confidence. Understand your publishing options, rights and responsibilities to boost the visibility, quality and impact of your research.

Manage your research outputs

Manage your research outputs in Charles Sturt Research Output (CRO), the university's digital repository that is central to open scholarship, supporting open access to research and forming part of Charles Sturt's open research infrastructure.

Manage your research impact

Build your academic profile and ensure your work is recognised, used and cited by others