COVID-19 and the library

Last updated 29 June

Access to open print collections and library spaces have resumed. From Monday 29 June, swipe card /sign in access is no longer necessary, in line with the SA Government Roadmap for Easing COVID-19 Restrictions.

Free entry for students, staff and the general public will be during the staffed hours of Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. For access to the 24/7 zones after-hours, students and staff will be required to swipe-in with their current ID card.

Note: because of COVID-19 restrictions at the Flinders Medical Centre access to the Medical Library may require an FMC access card. URRSA remains closed to walk-in services.

This is the latest development since an initial re-opening of Library spaces from May 15, the full functioning of the Sturt and Medical Libraries from May 18, and access to print collections at Central Library from May 25.

The Library continues to provide online resources to students and staff. Below is more specific information about Library Services.

Library help

Library services and FLO helpdesk

Library assistance is available Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.
- email library@flinders.edu.au or flo.student@flinders.edu.au
- phone 1300 354 633 (option 3)
- Ask a Librarian
- Live chat from the Library homepage
Book a Librarian and Book a Research Librarian, appointments are available online.
All library workshops will continue to be delivered online.

Library collections

Online collections

Keep in mind as we open the print collections that most of our collections remain available online, from books and journal articles to video streaming collections.
Please take advantage of the Library guides to help finding online resources relevant for each college.

Print collections

Print collections are available.
Students and staff who already have items on loan can hold on to them until further notice.
There will not be any penalties for overdue books during this time.
Doc Del and SendIt available from 25 May.
Appointments and access to use special collections available from 25 May (Flinders staff and students only).

Borrowing items

We have increased access to high demand items by converting all 2 hour loans to 7 day loans and making them available in the main collection.
Requested hold items will be filed under your family name on the open shelves near the Info Desks.
To make borrowing quick and easy we ask that if an item is already on the shelf you collect it yourself and borrow using the self-check machines.
All returns of items to the library will be undergoing isolation protocol for a period before being able to be borrowed again.

Document delivery

Doc Del and SendIt are available from Monday 25 May.
Document delivery requests

Learning, teaching and research services at the library

Learning and teaching online

Student topic – Learning Online with FLO

A self-paced workshop designed to support students with their transition to online learning.
Students will learn how to use FLO effectively as well as the digital skills needed to be effective online learners.
A safe place to play and develop technical skills using FLO tools such as discussion forums and Collaborate.
Available to all students via the ‘Additional’ Tab in FLO.

Library consultation service - Online content for topics

Assistance with finding the most accessible and student friendly online content/resources for your topic.
Tailored for each College discipline.
Advice on pathways to access resources.
Request via ServiceOne.

Essential readings and textbooks available online

Teaching academics please provide ‘required’ textbook information by COB 12 June 2020, as there may be some complications around obtaining resources for the Library and we want to let students know textbook information early so they can purchase online. The Textbook notification (via ServiceOne) will remain available after this date, however copies on the shelf cannot be guaranteed for titles after this date.
Submit new catalogue item requests via ServiceOne.
Ask for assistance with creating Reading lists via ServiceOne or enrol in a workshop via the iEnrol website.

Embedding information literacy skills in your topic

Access a range of online programs that can be fully integrated into the online learning environment.
Support during lectures and classes using Collaborate
Engagement with students via discussion boards
Design and delivery of learner centred, scalable and sustainable programs and activities including guides, videos and interactive learning objects that are easily embedded into FLO.

Research services

Enhanced systematic review service - Pilot

An initial pilot of six months duration available to HDRs and researchers.
Three tier service model: standard, premium, enhanced.
Librarian support for all stages of the review.
See our guide for more information.
Submit an enquiry via ServiceOne.

ResearchNow

The Library continues our focus on enhancing and verifying your research publications.
We support your open scholarship requirements and the University’s ERA initiatives.
We offer an open data service and a DOI and ISBN creation service.
Self-help ResearchNow guides for researchers are available 24/7.
Submit an enquiry via ServiceOne.

Higher degree by research students and researchers

The Library provides research and advanced searching consultations.
Literature, Scoping and Systematic review support.
Grey literature searching support.
Open access publications support (as per grant requirements).
ORCID set up and optimisation.
Building online researcher presence.
Help with tracking the impact of your research.
Showing you how to navigate research tools and databases such as:
- Literature databases e.g. Medline Ovid and CINAHL
- Systematic review tools e.g. Covidence and JBI Summari
- Citation databases e.g. Scopus and Web of Science.
Book a Research Librarian for an online consultation
Enrol in one of our targeted workshops developed for the Flinders Researchers and Academic Communities through the iEnrol calendar.

Copyright

We will assist you with determining how you can use copyright material and will inform you about your rights as a creator of copyright material.
Copyright law is complex, and this information only includes aspects of copyright law which are most relevant to Flinders staff and students.
Copyright information and FAQs website
Submit an enquiry via ServiceOne.

Further information

Contact: library@flinders.edu.au