University of Tasmania, Australia

We welcome you and are very pleased to help you with your study and research.

What you can do if you feel a little bit lost

• Visit any of our Libraries where we can help you or direct you to a librarian for specialised assistance.
• Use the Library's Web pages, which have information about our services including opening hours, and about our resources including databases, electronic journals and past examination papers. 
• Use the links to the Library's "Online Information Skills Tutorials" pages, which provide a set of online tutorials for help with your research. 
• Contact us via “Ask Us & Your Feedback”.
  

In Hobart, your library contact is Scott Wylie
Telephone: (03) 6226 2229 
or e-mail: Scott.Wylie@utas.edu.au

In Launceston and Cradle Coast Campus, your library contact is Susan Bell 
Telephone: (03) 6324 3359 
or e-mail: Susan.Bell@utas.edu.au

Collections that may help you

Preparing for IELTS?

Then Road to IELTS can help you! With over 120 hours of interactive learning materials, this fully online resource provides preparation and practice for the reading, writing, listening and speaking modules of the academic IELTS exam.

Writing your assignment

The Library has a large collection of English - other language dictionaries that you can borrow plus books to help you write your essay. The Referencing and Assignment writing guide will help you. 

Newspapers and serials

You have access to a range of local, national and international newspapers 

Computers and printers

• To find a free computer in the Library go to the Computer Availability page.
  Computers in the Library have some language support applications. Check the Library floor plans and Campus maps to find computer locations.
• To learn how to use the printers in your Library visit the Printing and Photocopying page.

Language and Translation Tools

• Babel Fish Translator
• Google Language Tool
• Dictionary.com Translator
• WorldLingo Translator
• Internet Public Library Non-English dictionaries

Other useful information

• LINC Tasmania - Offers a public library service through city and branch libraries within Tasmania, with extensive reference and lending collections. 
• Interesting things for English as a Second Language (ESL) students.

You can find more information on the International Students pages.

Please remember: we are here to help you and we will be very happy to answer your questions.