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Library collections
Access to the book collections is available by requesting a scan, requesting an item, or physically where possible.
- Use the Library catalogue to search our online and print collections. Online resources are available 24/7.
- Request a scan to receive an email with a portion of a physical item (within copyright restrictions).
- Request items for home delivery, or click and collect when campus libraries are open.
- Please return items on campus through the Library's returns chutes, or using the Reply Paid address below.
To use the Reply Paid service, please mark your envelope clearly with:
Reply Paid 157
SCU LIBRARY
WIDJABAL COUNTRY
SOUTHERN CROSS UNIVERSITY
PO BOX 157
LISMORE NSW 2480
Online help resources
- Searching the Library catalogue
- Finding journal articles using databases (ProQuest)
- Evaluating resources
- Setting Google Scholar preferences
- Introduction to referencing
- Plagiarism and referencing - Harvard APA
- How to check if a journal is peer-reviewed using UlrichsWeb
- Locating a journal homepage (URL) using UlrichsWeb
Southern Cross University uses different referencing styles, please consult the Unit Assessor for each of your units to confirm the referencing style requirements.
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