Researcher workshops

Learn how to work smarter, not harder by making the most of the Library's tools, resources and expertise.

Leverage your Library series

Leverage your Library workshops are open to all Monash researchers, including graduate research students.

    Beyond Google: AI-Powered Grey Literature Discovery

    • Thurs, 29 October 11am – 12pm |
      Online Zoom
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    In this interactive 60-minute workshop, you'll explore techniques for finding grey literature (government reports, policy documents, clinical guidelines and NGO publications) that academic databases often miss.

    Responsible Use of AI in Literature Discovery: Aligning with Monash Guidelines

    AI tools are now part of most researchers' workflows, but using them responsibly requires more than good intentions. Working through short, realistic scenarios, this session helps you apply Monash's AI policies and responsible use principles to the literature discovery stage of research.

Graduate research series

Workshops for PhD and Masters by Research students, covering research skills, publishing, copyright, researcher profiles and more.

Unable to attend an in-person session? Self-enrol in the Graduate Research Library Skills Hub to access self-paced session recordings and materials.

To request a Library session or induction presentation for Graduate Research students in your Faculty, please email librarians@monash.edu.

    Literature searching essentials

    • Mon, 9 Nov, 11am – 12pm |
      Online Zoom
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    This webinar equips graduate research students with essential literature searching skills. Learn to transform research questions into searchable concepts, conduct effective scoping searches using AI tools and databases, and develop comprehensive search strategies with Boolean logic and advanced syntax.

    Library unlocked: Graduate research essentials

    • Mon, 16 Nov, 2.00 – 2.45pm |
      Hybrid online Zoom / In person
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    This presentation introduces newly commenced graduate research students to the support and expertise available from Monash University Library, helping you navigate scholarly publishing, access quality resources and build your academic profile.

    Develop systematic literature searching techniques for medicine

    • Tue, 17 November 10am – 12pm |
      Online Zoom
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    This workshop introduces systematic techniques for searching the medical literature. You will learn key standards and guidelines, explore advanced search features, and discover ways to stay up to date with new research and document your search process.