Information Technology: Welcome

Welcome to the Melbourne Polytechnic Library's guide for Bachelor of Information Technology students. Here you will find:

• Information about accessing and using library resources and facilities
• Information about academic help, including for referencing and academic integrity
• Links to other useful guides
• Advice for effective searching
• Useful library resources including databases

Melbourne Polytechnic Library resources and facilities include:

• Wi-fi access for students
  
• Computer labs with full internet access and useful software available
• Books and eBooks, including textbooks
• Key discipline publications including journals
• Video tutorials
• Access to databases
• Printers, scanners, and photocopiers

Most books on IT are located at the Preston campus library, but you will find some at Prahran  and other locations.

Epping, Preston, and Fairfield campuses also have computer labs with extended hours access. See the library website for locations and further information here.

Image: Melbourne Polytechnic Preston campus library's computer science collection and computer lab

Referencing & Academic Integrity

• Referencing Fundamentals
• Referencing Self-paced Instruction
• ERNI easy referencing tool
• Academic Integrity & Turnitin guide

Book a Librarian

• One-on-one session with a librarian. Get help with:
  • basic technology assistance (using Microsoft 365, etc.)
  • logging into Melbourne Polytechnic student accounts (Moodle, email)
  • searching for information and resources for assignments
  • using library resources/facilities (databases, printing etc.)
  • referencing & academic integrity help
• Contact the library to book a session. All library contact information can be found on the library website here

Learning Skills

• Help with reading, writing, mathematics - get a session with a teacher or see their tips on their Moodle page or the Learning Skills library guide

Studiosity

• Free online anonymous 24/7 tutoring service for MP students. Use it to improve your assignments with feedback from professional tutors with feedback on your writing and structure
• Can also be used to spellcheck your resume/cover letter for job applications
• Get more information on Studiosity here

Other Useful Guides

• Cyber security
• Technology essentials for students
• Generative AI
• Library: services & facilities

Looking for work? Start with the following resources:

• Melbourne Polytechnic Jobs Board
• Studiosity - check your resume and cover letter for spelling and grammar mistakes for free
• LinkedIn Learning - video tutorials to help you with writing your resume and cover letter, and succeeding in job interviews and the workplace. Also good for improving your job-ready skills
• Workplace Etiquette guide

Codecademy

• Free interactive coding courses

Github

• Developer platform

Khan Academy

• Free learning resources, including for computing