There is a Research Librarian for each major subject area. Research Librarians can help you find the information you need, and provide advice and assistance with using the best resources.

We recommend you make an appointment with your Research Librarian before you start your research (it will save you time and effort!).

View the full list of Research Librarians.

Library resources

Key resources for finding information are detailed on the Library's resource guides. Each guide is designed to highlight the most useful resources and search strategies. View the full list of resource guides.

A selection of databases/resources that are useful across the sciences:

Web of Science and Scopus (multidisciplinary databases that offer cited reference searching)
Journal citation reports
Impact factors and other Journal statistics.
Libraries Australia
Search the huge range of books, journals and other materials held in Libraries Australia-wide.
Library catalogue - to find all print and electronic books and journals in or accessible through the Library.
Patents guide

EndNote

Use EndNote software to store and manage your references, as well as auto-generate a bibliography or reference list using your preferred referencing style. Very useful.

Getting hold of materials not available in the Library

Need a book, journal article, conference paper or thesis that isn't available in the Library? There are several different avenues that you can use to track down a copy:

Available at a different University of Adelaide campus? Make an intercampus request.
Available at Flinders University or UniSA? You can borrow from both Universities in person using your student or staff card. More information...

Document Delivery / Interlibrary loan
Have the Library source items not available at the University of Adelaide on your behalf. Find out more on document delivery services.

Theses/dissertations

Consult the Theses - how to find them guide for assistance with locating University of Adelaide, Australian or International theses.
Thesis in progress, or about to start? Take a look at the specifications page (links to useful information including binding and making your thesis available online).

Frequently asked questions for Science postgraduates