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Library Services for Researchers

The library provides guidance and resources to help you navigate the publication process and maximise the impact of your research. Whether you're working on academic writing, scholarly publishing, or seeking to enhance your research visibility, our library and Learning Advisor teams are here to support you.

On this page, you’ll find key information on developing strong academic writing skills and understanding scholarly publishing. We also provide guidance on how to submit your work to the Avondale Collection of Research & Archives (ACORA).

For additional support, Avondale’s Research Services Office can assist with funding opportunities, data management, research partnerships, research design, and navigating ethics and equity considerations.

Explore the sections below, or contact our Research Support Librarian for personalised assistance.

Library Services for Researchers

Borrowing Privileges

  • On-Campus: Postgraduate Research students can borrow up to 25 books for 28 days, with one renewal permitted
  • Online Students: See our Borrowing For Online Students page for specific arrangements

Electronic Access

  • Access electronic resources off-campus using your Avondale username and password

Interlibrary Loans

  • For Scholarship Recipients:
    • Use the Interlibrary Loan Request Form
    • One free thesis; additional thesis costs charged to student account
    • Other interlibrary loan costs charged to student account
  • For Full Fee-Paying Candidates:

Resource Requests

Digital Services

Scanning
  • Free service available at all Library copy machines
  • PDF format sent to your email
  • No login required; simply enter your email address
Printing & Photocopying
  • Available at all library locations
  • Scholarship recipients are responsible for their own printing costs

Document Finishing

Binding
  • Available at Lake Macquarie bookshop
    • Plastic comb binding machine
    • Binding supplies for purchase
Laminating
  • Available in Lake Macquarie and Sydney Campus libraries
    • Service charged at standard rates
  • Also available at University Bookshop (Lake Macquarie Campus)

Higher Degree by Research (HDR) Candidates

The Avondale Library is integral to the postgraduate and research activities of Avondale University. The library provides specialised services, facilities, study space, and a wide range of print and online resources.

Finding Information →

• Access to online theses and dissertations
• Library Catalogues
• Avondale Research
• Specialised Databases

Services →

• Binding and laminating
• Borrowing rights
• Hire of audiovisual equipment
• Interlibrary loans and reciprocal borrowing
• Off-campus access
• Photocopying, printing and scanning

Support →

• Current awareness and alerting services
• Professional Librarian assistance
• Useful websites
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