Information search for off-campus students

Reference queries

Library staff use the the reference collections to provide factual information, for example:

• bibliographic detail
• definition of terms
• statistics

Research assistance

Library staff consult a range of resources eg catalogue, databases etc to locate books and journal articles relevant to your assignment or research need. This is an 'information search'.

Note: This service is not for postgraduate sudents undertaking research degrees. It is for off-campus undergraduate and postgraduate students undertaking course work degrees who do not have internet access.

Allow a minimum of one week for our response. Information searches are done in order of receipt.

To request an information search

• describe exactly what you need, supply:
  • keywords, synonyms, countries or regions of interest etc
  • specify type of literature eg book, article, case, patent etc
  • currency eg most recent; or, last ten years, etc
  • any other detail that clarifies what you are seeking
• indicate how you would like to receive material: email, fax, mail or phone
• submit your request:
  • via ask.monash
  • fax, mail or phone to Services for off-campus students

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