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Guides and tips for finding resources and using our collections.

Troubleshoot database access

Find answers to common problems with logging into library databases.


Quick Tutorial Videos – Learn the Library

Welcome to Swinburne Sarawak Library

Explore, Learn, Thrive – Welcome to the Library! [5:32]

Sign up for Swinburne Sarawak Library membership

Be a library member to enjoy library services, facilities and resources. [1:17]

Find a book on the shelves or access the digital format

Find a book on the shelves or access the digital format. [4:00]

Request a book or online resources

Book a library discussion room

Introduction to Library e-Resources

Explore into digital library through diverse resources [4:24]

Discover useful features of the library search

Explore the library resources via the use of the library search tool [4:00]


Find information

Discover quick info-search tricks at Swinburne Sarawak Library [4:53]


Find e-books

Find out how to access and use ebooks at Swinburne Sarawak Library [1:39]


Find e-textbook

Find out how to access electronic textbooks at Swinburne Sarawak Library [4:03]


Find journal articles

Find out how to access and use journal articles at Swinburne Sarawak Library [3:21]


Find a newspaper

Find out how to access and use newspaper at Swinburne Sarawak Library [2:58]


Find and search library databases

Learn why and how to use alternative methods for a complete research experience [2:36]

How to obtain full-text articles via Scopus

Find out how to access Scopus database at Swinburne Sarawak Library [5:54]

How to use EBSCOhost

Find out how to access EBSCOhost database at Swinburne Sarawak Library [2:32]

How to use IEEE Xplore

How to use ProQuest Ebook Central

How to use ScienceDirect

Find out how to access ScienceDirect database at Swinburne Sarawak Library [2:40]

How to use Skillport

Find out how to access Skillport database at Swinburne Sarawak Library [3:00]

How to use Techstreet

Find out how to access Techstreet database at Swinburne Sarawak Library [3:08]

How to cite sources in Swinburne Harvard Style format?

Swinburne Harvard Style: essential guidelines for citing sources [3:52]

APA 7th edition referencing style: A brief introduction

APA 7th edition referencing style: A brief introduction. [9:06]

This video is a beginner’s guide to the APA (American Psychological Association) 7th edition referencing style including in-text citations and reference lists.

Maintaining Academic Integrity

Find out what you need to understand about maintaining academic integrity [2:27]


Disability support

Find help to access collections or facilities

Contact our staff at the Library Service Desk if you need help accessing our collections or facilities.

We can help you with:

  • retrieving items from shelves
  • extended loan periods or computer access time
  • photocopying
  • scanning
  • searching library items
  • discussion room bookings