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MegaSearch

MegaSearch uses keywords to search across many UTAS Library databases and catalogues for books, ebooks, articles, theses, audio/video, etc.

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Library catalogue

Keyword search - looks for your words in any order and in all areas of the catalogue record, i.e. in the title, the author, the subject headings and the contents note (if there is one). The Library catalogue uses keywords to search the UTAS Library for books, ebooks, journals (not articles), theses, audio/video, etc.

How to find books on the shelves (PDF 239KB)

How to find a book (YouTube video)

Classic catalogue

Can be the fastest option to use when you know the exact title or author you’re looking for. The Classic Catalogue uses exact word or phrase matching to search the UTAS Library for books, ebooks, journals (not articles), theses, audio/video, etc.

How to find books on the shelves (PDF 239KB)

How to find a book (YouTube video)

A-Z Databases

The A-Z Database List is a comprehensive list of journal indexing databases at the UTAS Library. UTAS username and password required.

Alumni Database Access

eJournals and eBooks

The eJournals and eBooks list is a comprehensive list of the online journals and eBooks provided by the UTAS Library. Search by title or ISSN. UTAS username and password required.

Exhibit

Explore virtual exhibitions showcasing our research and discover curated exhibitions of unique treasures from Tasmania and beyond, housed in our Special and Rare Collections

SPARC

SPARC is an online archive and currently holds selected records from the Private Deposit & University Collections from the University of Tasmania Library's Special & Rare Collections, and selected Images of Tasmania as collected by Colin Dennison

Open Access Repository (figshare)

Search the Open Access Repository for UTAS research output, HDR theses and unpublished grey literature.

Reading Lists

Reading Lists provide direct access to electronic readings and an easy way to find material on Reserve for a particular unit.

Google Scholar

Set your Google Scholar preferences to tell you when the UTAS Library holds an article.

Trove

Find and get over 360,045,454 Australian and online resources: books, images, historic newspapers, maps, music, archives and more.

Past Exam Papers

Find past exam papers. Search via Megasearch or on your current unit reading list