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Library research guide: literature resources

As a Library member, you have access to a vast array of resources to help you get ahead with your studies and perfect your technique.

We've put together a guide to the Library's resources for anyone studying English, literature, or any subject which relies on excellent essay-writing skills.

Explore the Library’s extensive research guides, materials and tips below.

Plus, don’t forget to register for your exclusive Library student induction to learn how to make the most of the Library’s spaces, resources and collections.

Ergo

The Library’s Ergo website is your one-stop shop for learning how to effectively research, study and write essays.

Fine-tune your essay-writing skills with this comprehensive guide, which helps you work out what your essay question is really asking and then break the question down into smaller parts so you can easily plan, write and edit a fantastic essay.

Explore Ergo

Senior secondary online tutorials

You can’t find everything on Google! In this series of video tutorials we'll show you how to access the Library’s huge collection of online resources, including how to:

Discover our VCE English and literature guides, or explore the whole tutorial series and find the best resources for your area of study.

VCE research guides

Our VCE research guides have extensive resources for every aspect of the syllabus.

Check out our English & literature guide to explore commentaries, criticisms and plot overviews of VCE English and literature texts. Plus, our Researching literature online guide can provide guidance on accessing and searching our databases.

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