QUT Library uses a variety of social media platforms to share news and information. The QUT Library blog (thanks for reading!) is a great place to find information about being a student at QUT. Our blog posts cover a range of topics, from what’s happening in the Library…
New to computers? IT Skills Solutions can help
Using computers is an essential part of uni life. If you haven’t used computers much before, it can seem overwhelming. But don’t worry, we have the perfect solution! You can book a free 25-minute appointment for one-to-one help with: Basic computer skills How to use QUT online systems How to help…
Get ready for study
New in Semester 2? Welcome! Returning after Semester 1? Welcome back! Whether you are new to QUT or returning refreshed from break and ready to tackle another semester, QUT Library has plenty to offer you. Now is the time to: Attend a short workshop about writing, researching or…
Discover Dr Michio Kaku in the Library
Theoretical physicist, renowned futurist and science commentator, Dr Michio Kaku is currently spending some time in Australia and recently spoke at a QUT sponsored event in Brisbane. Dr Kaku, the Henry Semat Professor of Theoretical Physics at the City College of New York, is a celebrated science communicator and popularizer…
Time to dust off the humble pen and paper – taking notes by hand is better for your memory!
Research recently published in Psychological Science * has found that students who took notes by hand, as opposed to a laptop, performed better when asked questions about the factual content and concepts they had been taught. Students watched a TED talk in a lecture environment and then took notes the…
Building work in the Kelvin Grove Library Curriculum Collection
While you are smashing your exams and then taking a well-deserved break after an awesome first semester, we are working hard to improve the Library building and facilities. This coming week some of that work will be happening in the Curriculum Collection area on level 4 at Kelvin…
Teaching and learning with lynda.com webinar
Interested in using technology to enhance your teaching practice? Not sure where to start? Join lynda.com education consultant Laurie Burruss for a webinar that will help you achieve learning outcomes for your students through blending of online and in-person instruction. Explore how to enhance curricula with lynda.com by: Referencing best practices in…
Changes to level 1 at Gardens Point and Kelvin Grove Libraries
As we blogged earlier this week, work is commencing to consolidate the QUT Library print journal collection and that means some changes for level 1 at Gardens Point Library. Well, we didn’t want to leave Kelvin Grove out of the fun! There will be some similar changes happening there as well. Gardens Point…
Get the inside track on publishing your work with the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE)
The Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) is the world’s largest professional association dedicated to advancing technological innovation and excellence for the benefit of humanity. QUT Library is excited to host a webinar presented by Jalyn Kelley, IEEE Client Services Manager, for HDR students, postdocs and researchers keen to…
It’s time to lawyer up
Courtroom drama has been capturing our attention for hundreds, even thousands, of years. More recently, casual TV watching proves beyond a reasonable doubt that Australia is a land of beautiful young solicitors and rakish barristers. Well, probably not, even though we may sight some likely candidates roaming the courts and law offices of Queensland. To discover the real, non-perjured story of law and justice come to…