Classes

The USQ Library conducts classes and tours at the beginning of each semester, and drop-in sessions throughout the semester. If you have any enquiries about classes at other times of the year, please contact the Library's Information Desk staff by phone: + 61 7 4120 6127  or email: libwdbay@usq.edu.au

Attending one or two classes will give you the skills you need to effectively search for books, journal articles and other information for your assignments.

Bookings

You must register for these classes, as places are limited.

  • Orientation week classes can be booked online from the Fraser Coast Students website.
  • For Classes in Weeks 1 and 2, booking sheets will be available at the USQ Library Information Desk.

            Phone: +61 7 4120 6127
            Or Email: libwdbay@usq.edu.au

  • Give your name and student number
  • Name of class and time you wish to attend

Classes are held in the Library Computer Lab at the Fraser Coast campus. Please ensure that your USQ Connect password has been activated prior to class time.

Finding Information for Your Assignments - Introduction 

In this workshop you will explore information quality, information sources and how to evaluate information. This class will also cover Library homepage and its features and how to use the Library catalogue to locate resources for your assignments. To make bookings for these classes enter your name on the list near the Information Desk on level 3.

 Semester Week 3  Time  Room
 Tuesday 18 March  10.30-11.30am  Library Lab
 Wednesday 19 March  10.30-11.30am  Library Lab
 Thursday 20 March

 10.30-11.30am

 Library Lab
 Semester Week 4  Time Room
 Tuesday 25 March  10.30-11.30am  Library Lab
 Wednesday 26 March  11.00am-12.00pm  Library Lab
 Thursday 27 March  11.00am-12.00pm  Library Lab
 Friday 28 March  11.00am-12.00pm  Library Lab

Finding Information for Your Assignments - Advanced

This workshop will show you how to access online databases to find journal articles for your assignments and how to find and use electronic books. To make bookings for these classes enter your name on the list near the Information Desk on level 3.

 Semester Week 3  Time  Room
 Tuesday 18 March  1.00-2.00pm        Library Lab
 Wednesday 19 March  1.00-2.00pm  Library Lab
 Thursday 20 March

 1.00-2.00pm

 Library Lab
 Semester Week 4  Time  Room
 Tuesday 25 March  2.00-3.00pm  Library Lab
 Wednesday 26 March  1.30-2.30pm  Library Lab
 Thursday 27 March  2.00-3.00pm  Library Lab
 Friday 28 March  1.30-2.30pm  Library Lab