Library online drop-ins: for all students
In January-February 2025, drop in online and chat to a librarian to assist you with finding resources for your assignment or information on how to reference, and to develop skills beyond the basics.
Online drop-ins are open to all VU students (TAFE, undergraduate and postgraduate) from each discipline area. Sessions are free and appointments are not required.
Research & referencing drop-ins online
Access the research and referencing drop-ins within the Library Hub:
1. Log in to Library Hub
2. Select the tab 'Drop-ins' to view 'Research and referencing' calendar.
3. Within the calendar, select an available date.
4. View the appointment for details and access to the Zoom link.
Drop-in times
There are no drop-ins for the rest of 2024. Drop-ins will resume in January-February 2025.
Note that these online sessions are for VU students only.
Beyond the basics drop-ins
Talk with librarians online via Zoom about the range of resources available in your field of study from First Year to PhD. Email the librarian to book an appointment and please state your preferred time/day. You will receive a confirmation of your appointment and a link to the Zoom meeting.
Arts & education
Learn how to:
- plan research
- select specialist databases
- locate sources for any assessment topic
- reference using APA7.
Email librarians or for Zoom meetings: Monday to Friday, 8am—4pm, by appointment. Appointments are not available on public and university holidays.
Business, IT & VU English
Email Business, IT and VU English librarian for assistance with your assessment tasks, looking for information or referencing help.
Engineering & science
Get a head start with:
- library research and locating resources for your assessment tasks
- planning effective search strategies
- database searching
- accessing articles and Australian Standards
- referencing and EndNote reference management tool.
Email engineering & science librarian for Zoom meetings, Monday—Thursday, by appointment. Appointments are not available on public and university holidays.
Health & sport
Get tips on how to:
- locate sources for your assessment tasks
- plan effective search strategies
- evaluate information
- manage your references.
Email health & sport librarian for Zoom meetings, Monday—Thursday, by appointment. Appointments are not available on public and university holidays.
Law & criminology
Learn how to:
- plan legal research
- use specialist legal databases to locate case law, legislation, and secondary sources
- identify sources and authorities relevant to any legal issue
- reference using AGLC4.
Email law librarians or for Zoom meetings, Monday to Friday, 8am—4pm, by appointment. Appointments are not available on public and university holidays.
