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Library Services for Open Universities Australia StudentsWelcome to the Library!Murdoch University Library provides free library services for students enrolled in Open Universities Australia (OUA) units taught by Murdoch University.Library Services for OUA Students
Registering for Library ServicesAll students who are enrolled in OUA courses or units at Murdoch University for the current study period are entitled to Library services from Murdoch University Library.OUA students enrolled in Murdoch units may use the Library’s External Library Services regardless of how close they live to the Murdoch Campus Library. Getting an ID/Library CardOUA students do not require a Murdoch ID/Library card unless they plan to borrow in person from Murdoch Library. If you require a Library card please request this in person from the IT Help desk in the Library or by submitting an ID/Library Card application form.Using Other LibrariesWhile Murdoch University provides full library services for the Murdoch units you are enrolled in, you may also wish to use another library closer to home. Please contact them for details about the services available and any fees (which would be your responsibility).OUA Students not Enrolled in Murdoch UnitsThe university running your course should be able to provide all of your library services including access to databases. However, you may visit Murdoch University Library and if you wish to borrow books join as a Community Member.
FAQsHow do I join the Library?Once your enrolment is processed you automatically become a member of Murdoch University Library which entitles you to
undergraduate borrowing, external library services and access to databases and readings on ECMS (ereserve). What should I do if I can’t login to My Library, ECMS or library databases?Contact the Library for assistance.What unit materials will the Library send me?Murdoch University expects students to purchase essential textbooks and Unit Readers. Most unit readings are available on ECMS, however, it is recommended that you purchase the Unit Reader so you have access to all readings (copyright compliance means that not all readings can be digitised). You can request further readings and journal articles that you find in the Library. Please see your posted unit materials for copies of past exam papers.I need to use LITE, how do I login?
What’s the best way to get help to find references for an essay?Use Ask a Librarian to email or chat to one of the Library’s Reference Librarians. Can OUA students use Learning Common?Yes, if you are currently enrolled in any unit with Murdoch University.How can I give feedback about Murdoch’s Library service to OUA students?We welcome your comments. There is a Feedback link from our Web site. Alternatively, email Pim McCready, Manager, Liaison Services.
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