<h6>Databases</h6>
<p>A Database is an online collection of journal articles, videos, newspapers and other information sources. The UniSC library subscribes to subject-specific and multidisciplinary <a href="/library/collections/databases/" title="Databases">databases</a>.</p>
<h6>Required readings </h6>
<p>Required readings nominated by the Course Coordinator are accessed through Blackboard. Blackboard course readings will provide details of library held material as well as links to electronic versions of journal articles, book chapters, papers or websites selected by your lecturer.</p>
<h6>eBooks</h6>
<p>Find electronic books in the <a href="https://usc.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/discovery/search?vid=61USC_INST:61USC&lang=en" data-anchor="?&mode=Advanced&vid=61USC&tab=usc_local_tab">Catalogue</a>. For help finding, downloading and reading eBooks, view the <a href="https://libguides.usc.edu.au/ebook" title="Find eBooks">Find eBooks Guide</a>.</p>
<h6>Online videos</h6>
<p>Find online videos, streaming videos, lectures, interviews, documentaries and presentations in the <a href="https://usc.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/discovery/search?vid=61USC_INST:61USC&lang=en">Catalogue</a>. Some <a href="http://libguides.usc.edu.au/az.php?t=1965" title="video databases">databases</a> also include online videos.</p>
<h6>Reserve</h6>
<p>A copy of texts and required readings nominated by the Course Coordinator are held in the Reserve Collection on Level 1 at UniSC Sunshine Coast, UniSC Fraser Coast library, UniSC Caboolture library and UniSC Moreton Bay library. These can be used in the Library building for two hours.</p>
<p>Students enrolled at UniSC Gympie, UniSC SouthBank and the Sunshine Coast Health Institute (SCHI) also have access to an onsite Reserve Collection.</p>
<p>The Reserve Collection is updated at the start of each semester.</p>
<h6>General Collection</h6>
<p>The General Collection at UniSC Sunshine Coast, UniSC Fraser Coast, UniSC Caboolture and UniSC Moreton Bay has books and DVDs to support learning, teaching and research.</p>
<h6>Law Collection</h6>
<p>The Law Collection at UniSC Sunshine Coast on Level 1 has legal texts, legislation and cases.</p>
<h6>Curriculum Collection</h6>
<p>The Curriculum Collection at UniSC Sunshine Coast on Level 2, UniSC Fraser Coast, UniSC Caboolture and UniSC Moreton Bay has books, teaching kits and support materials for lesson preparation.</p>
<h6>Print Serials</h6>
<p>There is a non-circulating print journal collection at UniSC Sunshine Coast.</p>
<h6>Required readings in Reserve</h6>
<p>A copy of texts and required readings nominated by the Course Coordinator are held in the Reserve Collection on Level 1 at UniSC Sunshine Coast, UniSC Fraser Coast library, UniSC Caboolture library and UniSC Moreton Bay library. These can be used in the Library building for two hours.</p>
<p>Students enrolled at UniSC Gympie, UniSC SouthBank and the Sunshine Coast Health Institute (SCHI) have access to an onsite Reserve Collection.</p>
<p>The Reserve Collection is updated at the start of each semester.</p>
<h6>How are physical resources arranged on the shelf?</h6>
<p>Physical resources are shelved in alphabetical order by call number. The call number relates to the subject matter covered by the resource. <a href="/library/collections/library-of-congress-subject-headings-and-call-numbers/" title="Library of Congress Subject Headings and call numbers">Find the call number for your discipline</a>.</p>
<h6>USC Research Collections</h6>
<ul>
<li><a href="#ResearchBank" title="USC Research Bank">UniSC Research Bank</a></li>
<li><a href="#KgariArchive" title="K'gari (Fraser Island) Archive">K'gari (Fraser Island) Research Archive</a></li>
<li><a href="#USCHerbarium" title="USC Herbarium Collection" data-anchor="#USCHerbarium">UniSC Herbarium Collection</a></li>
<li><a href="#ArtGalleryEphemera" title="USC Art Gallery Ephemera">UniSC Art Gallery Ephemera Collection</a></li>
</ul>
<p><strong>USC Research Bank</strong><a id="ResearchBank"></a></p>
<p>The <a href="http://research.usc.edu.au/" title="USC Research Bank">UniSC Research Bank</a> is the institutional research repository for the University of the Sunshine Coast. It provides an open access showcase of the University’s scholarly research output ensuring that research is made available to the local, national and international communities.</p>
<p><strong>K'gari (Fraser Island) Research Archive</strong><a id="KgariArchive"></a></p>
<p><a href="https://usc.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/discovery/collectionDiscovery?vid=61USC_INST:61USC_COL&collectionId=8152020000002621" title="K'gari (Fraser Island) Research Archive">The K'gari (Fraser Island) Research Archive</a> has developed as a result of UniSC's research links with K'gari. The Archive comprises historical, scientific and political material represented by manuscripts, photographs, reports and surveys. The Archive also holds the full transcripts and research submissions of the 1976 Fraser Island Inquiry.</p>
<p>We respectfully acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of K'gari, the Butchulla people. We recognise their continuing connection to land, water and community. We pay respect to Elders past, present and emerging.</p>
<p>Further information on the K’gari (Fraser Island) Research Archive can be found on the <a href="https://libguides.usc.edu.au/fiacollection" title="K'gari (Fraser Island) Research Archive page">K'gari (Fraser Island) Research Archive Guide</a>.</p>
<p><strong>USC Herbarium Collection<a id="USCHerbarium"></a></strong></p>
<p>The UniSC Herbarium Collection forms the basis for a reference collection of plants growing in our region and provides a significant resource for the University of the Sunshine Coast and regional community. Work conducted on the collation and recording of this collection is being undertaken by UniSC staff and students.</p>
<p>The collection consists of around 10,000 plant specimens, some dating back to the 1940s, and provides a valuable historical record of plant distributions. It includes plant specimens donated by the Queensland Forestry Research Institute and also houses a select collection of relevant floras and identification keys.</p>
<p>The Herbarium is being digitized and uploaded to the UniSC Virtual Herbarium which complements the existing physical collection, making it more accessible to the community.</p>
<p>The physical Herbarium is located on Level 1 of the UniSC Sunshine Coast Library in a purpose-designed room.</p>
<p> [Virtual Herbarium coming soon]</p>
<p><strong>UniSC Art Gallery Ephemera Collection</strong><a id="ArtGalleryEphemera"></a></p>
<p>The <a href="https://usc.primo.exlibrisgroup.com/discovery/collectionDiscovery?vid=61USC_INST:61USC_COL&collectionId=8165829850002621" title="USC Art Gallery Ephemera Collection">UniSC Art Gallery Ephemera Collection</a> contains the marketing, promotional and educational materials associated with exhibitions at the UniSC Art Gallery from 2003 to present. UniSC Art Gallery hosts a range of exhibitions focusing on contemporary art and design practice. Materials from the collection include posters, invitations, media releases, artist summaries and education material produced for school visits.<br />Further information on the UniSC Art Gallery Ephemera Collection can be found on the <a href="https://libguides.usc.edu.au/art-gallery-ephemera" title="USC Art Gallery Ephemera Collection Guide">UniSC Art Gallery Ephemera Collection Guide</a></p>
<h6>Facts Online</h6>
<p><a href="https://libguides.usc.edu.au/facts">Facts Online</a> are links to selected electronic reference tools, including:</p>
<ul>
<li>calculators</li>
<li>dictionaries</li>
<li>encyclopaedias</li>
<li>grammar</li>
<li>statistics</li>
<li>translation</li>
<li>weather</li>
</ul>
