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New Student Guide: How our teams can help you!

New to CDU? This guide introduces you to Library services and resources.

Meet the Language & Learning and Librarian teams!

What services are available?

Book an Appointment

For 1-on-1 help you can book an appointment with either a Librarian or a Language and Learning Advisor.

Options include online and in-person appointments at a time that suits you! Check out the Bookings calendar here

Join a Workshop

CDU library has a variety of different workshops including introductory sessions and research workshops.

Want to learn how to reference, find resources, write an essay and more? Workshops can help you put your best foot forward.

Grow your Study Skills

Have a look at the Study Skills page for a range of academic resources and practical study help all in one easy to access location. Learn how to structure a paragraph, read effectively, write a reflection, and heaps more!

How can we help you?

Librarians: Language and Learning Advisors:
     »» Searching skills and strategies      »» English language skills
     »» Guidance on referencing styles      »» Understanding assignments
     »» Endnote      »» Writing
     »» Research methods      »» Presentations
     »» Publishing and research impact      »» Other study and exam skills

Ask us at the Library

   08 8946 7016

   +61 4 8885 0811 (text only)

   askthelibrary@cdu.edu.au

   Book an Appointment

   Frequently Asked Questions

Helpful Links

CDU Library

The CDU Library homepage is your one stop shop for almost everything you need to succeed in your studies. Hosting Library Search, links to relevant databases, study guides, help and library services, as well as general information and frequently asked questions, this page is a must bookmark for your study needs.

Study Skills

A site containing a comprehensive range of study skills information to help you understand academic expectations and become a more confident student. Developing academic writing, critical thinking, and the ability to read and understand academic texts, is vital if you wish to succeed as a student and scholar.

Language and Learning Support

The Language and Learning Services team is here to support your academic development at Charles Darwin University (CDU). A free and confidential service to help you build skills including understanding assignments and work standards; how to get the grades you want; and developing your academic writing abilities.

CDU Student Homepage

Need some information or help about your time at CDU? Check out the current student's homepage, which has heaps of info about access to student services, how to find support and the services available and how you can explore your community and get involved!

Reading List

Reading Lists are a great way for your lecturers and unit coordinators to provide you with prescribed texts and recommended reading. Check out all of the Reading Lists you have access to here, and get a start on reading through your unit.

Distance Library Services

Distance Library Services are available to CDU students to help with accessing library services remotely. As a part of these services, you can request digitisation of chapters, or delivery of books to your home address. If you live near another university, reciprocal borrowing services are also available.

Recorded Workshops

Have a look at some of these recorded workshops by the CDU Library's Language and Learning team. These workshops are not live but can be played, paused, and rewatched to help you learn some key skills at University. You can book to attend live workshops through the library website.

Past Exam Papers

Using your CDU login, you can access past exam papers for your units to help prepare for upcoming exams. Exam papers can be searched for using the unit code. Not all lecturers choose to make exam papers available, please contact your lecturer if your exam papers are not listed.

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