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The Start Smart orientation program gives you the head start you need. Discover essential resources and services, study more effectively, work smarter and get the results you deserve!
Find out what the Library offers, how you can use it to your advantage and how Library staff can help. Five undergraduate students chat about what they use in the Library and why.
There are several options to help you Start Smart:
Start Smart Online Orientation
Sometimes you just want to sit back and relax. Take a virtual tour of the Library’s website and main building from your computer:
Start Smart Audio Tour
Walk around the Library at your own pace while hearing about Library services and resources. We recommend you take this more ‘hands-on’ approach to finding out where everything is and how we can help you.
- Download to your iPod or MP3 player
- Borrow the tour from the Short Loans Desk: Pick up the MP3 player from the Short Loans desk in the Library foyer.
StartSmart - Essential Academic Information Skills
Complete StartSmart – Essential Academic Information Skills, an online program and compulsory* quiz, which will assist you with completing assignments and avoiding plagiarism.
The course covers:
- What your lecturers expect
- Finding books
- Finding journal articles
- Academic integrity
Complete the program and quiz before your first assignment!
* StartSmart – Essential Academic Information Skills is compulsory for all undergraduate students who haven’t previously completed ILIP (Independent Learners Introductory Program). New postgraduate students who have not previously studied at the University of Wollongong are strongly encouraged to complete the online program: StartSmart – Essential Academic Information Skills.
Ask Us
If you have any questions at any point in session, we are here to help.
Ask our friendly staff:
- at the Information Desk
- at the Research Help desk
- in green Here to Help shirts
- call us on 4221 3548
- email us via Email-a-Librarian
Content by: Promotion and Partnerships Coordinator
