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InfoTrekk: your guide through the information maze If you are not sure how to find information for assignments or how to reference, try InfoTrekk! It’s an easy, jargon-free guide and is accessible via our website. The “Trekk” is recommended for first year students or anyone returning to study after a break.
Library language If you have difficulty understanding any of the terms used in the Library, our “Library Language” webpage lists the explanations. Take a look! Tours, tours, tours Come on a 40-minute tour of the Robertson Library in StartUp Week. The tour includes an optional introduction to using the catalogue and finding journal articles session. Check for tour times on the StartUp Week timetable, library posters, and on our website – you don’t need to book! Ask at other Curtin libraries for the times of their tours. Free workshops www.workshops.library.curtin.edu.au
The Robertson Library runs free workshops on finding journal articles, searching the Web and using EndNote. Check the library website to book online. Ask at other Curtin libraries to see what workshops they offer.
Library Contact Details Location: Robertson Library, Building 105 Telephone: (08) 9266 7166 SMS: 0421 261 139 See our website for the locations and contact details of all Curtin libraries. www.library.curtin.edu.au
Lost Property
Student Central is the deposit and retrieval point for lost property on campus. Location: Building 101, Level 2 Tel: 9266 3399.
Market Day
Every Wednesday during teaching weeks, the Guild precinct is transformed into a marketplace. Stallholders offer a dazzling array of products and services to both students and staff. If you are interested in setting up a stall, you will need to complete a booking request form. For more information, contact the Student Guild see page 67.
Mature-Age/Part-Time Students
Anyone over the age of 20 who is not a high school leaver is a mature age student. Mature-age students can face many issues when studying for the first time or returning to study after a long period. For example, you may have difficulty using new