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The number of items you can borrow and the loan period depend on your Library membership category and the type of material you are borrowing.

Loan periods

If you are unsure of your borrowing entitlements or loan periods, contact the Library for assistance.

Your ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ student or staff identification card is also your Library card. You can use it to borrow Library items and access Library spaces where swipe card access is available.

If you do not have a University identification card, contact Student Administration Services for information on obtaining or replacing your card.

For more information, see the Student Administration Services identification card information page.

The SCU Borrow app lets ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ (SCU) students and staff borrow physical books using their smartphone camera at the Lismore, Gold Coast, or Coffs Harbour libraries.

Here's how it works:

• Download the app. Search for "SCU Borrow" in the App Store (iOS) or Google Play (Android), then install it on your smartphone. Enable location services if prompted.
• Log in. Open the app, press Start, then log in using your SCU username and password.
• Borrow your books. Tap the + button to begin. Use your phone's camera to scan the barcode on each book (usually on the front cover or inside the front cover). Tap + again to add more items.
• Finish and confirm. Once all items are scanned, press Finish. A loan receipt will be sent to your SCU email, then press Close.

You can request an item that's currently on loan or held at another SCU campus Library, then either pick it up from your own campus Library ("click and collect") or have it mailed to your home address.

To request an item:

• Find the item you want in the
• Sign in to your Library account (you must be signed in to make a request).
• Click "Availability information" (e.g., "Available at Coffs Harbour...").
• Below the location information, select "Request item"
• Choose your pickup location for click and collect, or select home address to have it mailed to you.

You'll be notified by email once the item is available.

If we have your mobile number and it's your preferred contact method, you'll also receive an SMS.

Click and collect items are held for 5 days before the request expires.

Online students based in Australia will default to home delivery unless they select a campus pickup location instead.

See also information about finding and requesting SCU Theses.

You can request a scan of part of an item — whether it's on loan or available at a ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ (SCU) library — and have it emailed to you by following these steps:

• Find the item in the .
• Sign in to your Library account (you must be signed in to make a request).
• Click "Availability information" (e.g., "Available at Coffs Harbour...").
• Below the location information, select "Request scan."
• Enter the details of the section you'd like scanned — chapter or article number, title, or page range.
• Click "Send request." Your scan will be emailed to you.

Please note that scan requests are subject to Australian copyright restrictions. You will be required to confirm that your request complies with the applicable copyright limits before submitting it.

Visitors, community members, alumni, and eligible high school students can join the ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Library and access a range of borrowing and Library services.

Membership options, eligibility requirements, borrowing privileges, and application instructions vary by borrower type.

For information on how to join, please see:

• Community Borrowers
• Alumni Borrowers
• High School Access Program
• Students or staff from another University

Visit the relevant membership page for eligibility requirements, borrowing conditions, and application instructions. If you need assistance, please contact the Library at library@scu.edu.au

Students and staff from other universities can join the ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ (SCU) Library as reciprocal borrowers by emailing library@scu.edu.au and advising which SCU campus they wish to join.

To register, you will need to make an appointment and provide:

• Photo identification (preferably your university staff or student card)
• Proof of current enrolment or employment from your university

Reciprocal membership is free and provides borrowing access to the SCU Library's physical collections on campus.

Registration may take up to 48 hours to process.

Borrowing privileges are valid until 28 February of the following year and must be renewed annually.

Please note:

Reciprocal membership does not include access to Library computers.

Reciprocal borrowers can connect their own devices to the  wireless network if their home institution participates.

Students studying through Open Universities Australia (OUA) are not eligible for reciprocal membership but may join the SCU Library as community borrowers.

Most Library items are renewed automatically, so you do not usually need to renew them yourself. Laptops cannot be renewed.

An item will not be automatically renewed if:

• Any item you have on loan is overdue.
• The item has been requested by another borrower.
• Your borrowing privileges have been suspended.
• The item has already been renewed twice.

After an item's second renewal, you will receive a reminder notice advising when it is due for return.

You can view your current loans, due dates, and renewal status at any time by signing in to My Account.

If you have questions about a loan or renewal, please contact the Library at library@scu.edu.au for assistance.

You can return library items via the book return chutes outside the entrances of all campus libraries, or by post using the Reply Paid service to the address below.

Postal returns (Reply Paid):

Reply Paid 157
SCU Library
ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½
PO Box 157
Lismore NSW 2480

Please note that Reply Paid does not include item tracking. If you'd like tracking, it can be purchased from Australia Post for an additional fee.

You can check the due dates of your borrowed items at any time by signing in to My Account. Always return items on or before their due date to avoid penalties.

A Library item may be recalled if it has been requested by another borrower. When this happens, you will receive a recall notice, and the item's due date may be shortened.

If an item is recalled, the new due date will usually be 14 days from the date you are notified, unless the original due date is sooner.

Recalls help ensure fair access to Library resources for all borrowers. Standard loan periods are generous, but due dates may be adjusted when an item is in demand so that other users can access the resource.

Yes. ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Library may apply fines or charges in some circumstances, including overdue, lost, or unreturned items. Library charges may apply when:

• Borrowed items are not returned by the due date.
• An item remains unreturned after a long overdue notice has been issued and a replacement charge is applied.
• An interlibrary loan incurs overdue, damage, or replacement fees charged by the lending library.

If items become overdue or charges remain unpaid, the following may occur:

• Suspension of borrowing privileges.
• Replacement fees for items that are not returned.
• Account sanctions that remain in place until the debt is paid.

You can view your current loans, due dates, and any Library charges by signing in to .

The Library sends reminder notices to your ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ student or staff email address. However, these reminders are a courtesy only. You are responsible for returning items by the due date, even if you do not receive a reminder notice.

Email reminder notifications will be sent to your student or staff email address.
These notices are a courtesy only and should not be relied upon when returning materials. Failure to return a borrowed item by the due date may result in loss of borrowing privileges and/or a replacement fee.

Keep track of your loans by logging into

• If an item is not returned after receiving a 'long overdue' notice the user will be billed for the replacement cost of the item.
• Inter-Library loans may incur an overdue fine and/or a replacement fee to the amount invoiced by the lending library.
• Sanctions will apply until the debt is cleared.

Paying fines

• If paying a fine please phone your campus Library.
• Please note: the Library does not take cash.

Yes. If you live closer to another university library, you may be able to join that library and borrow materials through the University Libraries Australia and New Zealand (ULANZ) borrowing scheme.

To apply:

Contact the library you wish to join directly.

You will need proof of your current ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ enrolment, such as:

• Your ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ (SCU) Student card
• Your enrolment details or confirmation of enrolment
• A current fees receipt
• Complete any registration requirements set by the host library.

Please note that borrowing conditions vary by institution, and some libraries may charge fees or place limits on borrowing privileges.

For participating libraries and further details, visit the  website.

If an item is not available through the ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ (SCU) Library, you can request it from another library using the Inter-Library Loan (ILL) service. This service is available to all SCU students, staff, and affiliated researchers.

How do I place an inter-library loan request?

• Sign in to Library Search.
• Search for the item you need.
• For journal articles and book chapters, search by the article title, chapter title, or DOI where available.
• If the item is not available at SCU, select Expand my results to search beyond SCU Library collections.
• If the item appears in the expanded results, open the record and select Request from another institution under How to get it.
• If the item does not appear in the expanded results, select Request a non-SCU item.
• Check that the request details and delivery location are correct.
• Read and accept the Copyright declaration.
• Select Send request.

Can I renew an inter-library loan?

Some inter-library loans can be renewed, but renewal depends on the lending library's conditions. Check the loan slip supplied with the item. If renewals are permitted, email library@scu.edu.au to request an extension before the due date.

How long does it take to receive an inter-library loan?

Typical delivery times are:

• If able to be sourced electronically: 2-3 days
• Physical book loans: 2-4 weeks

These timeframes are a guide only and cannot be guaranteed. If an item is posted to you, please allow an additional 3-4 working days for delivery.

To join as a community borrower, contact the library by email at library@scu.edu.au, stating which campus you'd like to join, to arrange an appointment.

Community membership allows you to borrow books and DVDs.

It does not include access to library computers, internet, or databases — for those, community members are referred to their local public library or the .

The School Access Program allows students in Years 10, 11, and 12 to join the ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Library and borrow items from the Library's collections at the Lismore and Gold Coast campuses.

How do I join?

• Download and complete the School Access Program application form.
• Email library@scu.edu.au to arrange an appointment to finalise your membership.

Who can use the program?

• The program is available to secondary school students in Years 10, 11, and 12 who wish to access and borrow from ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Library collections.

Where can I get more information?

• For more information about the School Access Program email library@scu.edu.au

Current ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Alumni members can contact the Library library@scu.edu.au and advise which campus library they would like to join. Library staff will arrange an appointment in that campus Library for registration. Photo identification and proof of current Alumni membership will be required.

Alumni membership is valid for 12 months and expires on 15 March each year, regardless of when you join. 

See the Library's information on Alumni membership and borrowing privileges for further details.

Registered SCU Alumni can access a selection of Library databases remotely at no cost. Your username for database access is your student number. If you do not know your student number, contact the Alumni team at alumni@scu.edu.au.

The following databases are available to eligible SCU Alumni:

For assistance with alumni access or your student number, contact the Alumni team at alumni@scu.edu.au

ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ libraries are shared spaces used by students, staff, alumni, and community members. To help create a safe, welcoming, and productive environment for everyone, please follow these guidelines when visiting our libraries.

Take care of yourself

• Use Library spaces, facilities, and equipment safely and responsibly.
• Keep personal belongings with you and avoid leaving valuables unattended.

Take care of others

• Respect other Library users by keeping noise to an appropriate level, especially in designated quiet study areas.
• Follow group study room booking limits and cancel bookings you no longer need.
• Log out of Library computers and vacate workstations when you have finished using them.

Take care of our spaces

• Help keep Library spaces clean, safe, and welcoming.
• Dispose of rubbish appropriately.
• Enjoy hot food outside the Library to help maintain clean study environments.

By respecting other users and caring for Library facilities, you help ensure our libraries remain welcoming and accessible spaces for the entire ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ community.

The Library provides access to resources, support, and borrowing services to help you succeed in your study, teaching, and research at ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½.

The Library will:

• Provide access to the information, resources, and collections you need.
• Offer expert support through chat, phone, and email.
• Provide borrowing access to physical Library collections.
• Mail eligible physical items to your home address if you are unable to visit a campus, including free return postage.
• Send email and SMS notifications when requested items are ready for collection and reminders about upcoming due dates.

To help us provide the best possible service, we ask that you:

• Return borrowed items by their due dates.
• Take reasonable care of Library materials.
• Use Library resources for non-commercial purposes related to ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ learning, teaching, and research.
• Comply with copyright law, publisher and vendor licence agreements, and ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ policies.
• Check your University email account regularly and respond to Library notices when required.
• Treat Library staff and other users with respect and courtesy.

By working together, we can ensure that Library services and collections remain accessible and available for the entire ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ community.

You can set up Google Scholar to show Find it @ SCU links in your search results, making it easier to access full-text content available through ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Library.

Follow these steps:

1. Go to Google Scholar.
2. Click the three horizontal lines (top left), then go to Settings (the cog icon at the bottom of the list).
3. Click Library links.
4. Type ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ and click the search button.
5. Tick ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ - Find it @ SCU.

If you use EndNote, select EndNote under Bibliography Manager.

Click Save.

Once enabled, Find it @ SCU links will appear in Google Scholar search results when the Library provides access to the resource.

Note: you must have for these settings to be retained.

If your research is funded by the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) or the Australian Research Council (ARC), you're required to make resulting publications Open Access via your institution's repository. At ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½, that repository is .

The mandates are based on the premise that:

The Australian Government makes a major investment in research to support its essential role in improving the wellbeing of our society. To maximise the benefits from research, publications resulting from research activities must be disseminated as broadly as possible to allow access by other researchers and the wider community.

From 1 July 2026, the ARC has a new Open Access Policy. This policy applies to all ARC grant schemes that open for application on or after that date. The previous policy applies to all earlier grant schemes (see for earlier versions of this policy). 

What is covered under this policy?

This policy relates to research outputs arising from ARC funded research including:

• post-print or author-accepted manuscript
• publisher version
• other research outputs, e.g. creative works, if they have undergone external review of an equivalent academic standard.

This policy does not include:

• research data (see )
• pre-prints.

Key requirements for output types

Journal articles and peer-reviewed conference papers:

• must be made immediately open access upon publication with no embargo period
• must be licenced with a Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) licence, unless there are Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property considerations (see Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property Rights).

Monographs, edited volumes, book chapters, and research reports:

• must be made open access within 12 months of publication
• it is recommended a CC licence is applied, with a strong preference for CC BY.

Creative works

• open access is strongly encouraged.

Pathways to open access

Repository or green open access

The author accepted manuscript (AAM) can be made available in an institutional repository (i.e. Cross Connect), with CC BY licence. This can be achieved by including the following statement with the manuscript upon submission: "This research was funded in whole or part by The Australian Research Council [grant identification number and DOI]. For the purposes of compliance with the funder's open access policy, the author has applied a CC BY licence to any Author Accepted Manuscript version arising from this submission".

Note: Some publishers require the AAM to be subject to an embargo period, which may impact researchers' ability to meet the grant requirements. 

Publisher open access (includes gold, diamond and hybrid open access)

The required creative commons licence must be applied to the research output (e.g. CC BY for journal articles). It is important to check the licencing and open access options provided by a publisher to ensure it meets the ARC's requirements. 

Publisher open access can be facilitated through an , provided all conditions of the grant are met. 

Key policy requirements regarding metadata and persistent identifiers (PIDs)

• All research outputs, including creative works, must have a DOI and be listed in the Final Report.
• The metadata for all research outputs must be openly accessible in an institutional repository (i.e. Cross Connect) no later than three months from the date of publication of the research outputs.
• The ARC will mint a DOI for all grants awarded.

The Cross Connect team can assist with minting DOIs and adding metadata for research outputs to Cross Connect. 

Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property Rights

The new Open Access policy includes provisions to protect Indigenous and Cultural and Intellectual Property rights. See

Any Research Output Published in respect of ARC Funded Research must be made Openly Accessible within a twelve (12) month period from the Publication Date and must include acknowledgement of ARC funding and the ARC Project ID.

• Applies to outputs from funding granted after 1 January 2013
• Applies to books, book chapters and journal articles.

The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) and the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) launched a joint on 2 February 2026.  

Key requirements for outputs

Under the policy, at least one version of any research paper created as a result of NHMRC and/or MRFF funding must be:

• made immediately open access
• published with a Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY) licence.

Eligible outputs include

• Preprint
• Author accepted manuscript
• Version of record.

Pathways to open access

Publisher based open access

The version of record is made immediately open access with a CC BY licence. This can be facilitated by the library's . 

Note: To meet the intent of the policy hybrid journals are considered compliant if they are part of an that enable the payment of an APC to make the individual article open access. 

Repository based open access (green open access)

The author accepted manuscript (AAM) is:

• deposited in an open online repository, i.e. Cross Connect. 
• made immediately open access with a CC BY licence.

The AAM metadata should link to the metadata for the version of record (i.e. the published version).

Authors can retain their right to archive an AAM in Cross Connect when submitting their manuscript to a publisher by including the following statement:

"This research was funded in whole or part by: The National Health and Medical Research Council [grant number(s)]/The Medical Research Future Fund [grant number(s)]/The Medical Research Future Fund [grant number(s)] and National Health and Medical Research Councill [grant number(s)]. For the purposes of open access, the author has applied a CC BY licence to any Author Accepted Manuscript version arising from this submission". 

Note: Some publishers require AAMs to be subject to an embargo period, which may not meet the requirements of the grant.

Preprints

A preprint can be made immediately open access with a CC BY licence in a recognised publicly accessible archive or preprint server that links to the published version of record. Authors should be aware that professional scholarly communications sites, file sharing sites, social networking platforms, and pirate sites are not considered compliant under this policy.

The NHMRC and MRFF encourage the posting of preprints of all manuscripts regardless of whether they are choosing to comply with the policy through this route. 

Note: Some publishers place limitations on whether they will accept manuscripts that have already been published as a preprint. 

Key policy requirements for metadata, data and persistent identifiers (PIDs)

• All research outputs created as part of the grant must have an appropriate persistent identified (e.g. DOI) and include the unique NHMRC Grant Identification Number and the Research Organisation Registry Identifier for NHMRC. 
• All researchers who receive funding should have an ORCID.
• Metadata for the research papers must be made open access in an institutional repository as soon as possible, but no later than three months after first online publication.
• Data and associated metadata should adhere to CARE and FAIR principles. 

Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property Rights

Research outputs involving Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people and communities should recognise and protect Indigenous Cultural and Intellectual Property rights and consider the ownership, management, use of, access to, and distribution of research results and outputs (see of the Policy). A more restrictive Creative Commons licence may be considered for these research outputs.

Previous policies

From 1 July 2012 NHMRC mandated:

...any publications arising from an NHMRC supported research project must be deposited into an open access institutional repository within a twelve month period from the date of publication.

• Applies retrospectively
• Publication must include the Grant ID number
• Relates to anything published after 1 July 2012 as a result of an NHMRC grant no matter how old the grant
• Applies to peer-reviewed journal articles only

Read the .

Article Processing Charges (APCs) are fees charged by some open access publishers to cover the costs of publishing research and making it freely available online, rather than funding publication through journal subscriptions.

The amount charged varies between publishers and journals and may depend on factors such as the journal's publishing model, discipline, and reputation.

In some cases, this APC may be covered by the Library's .

An accepted manuscript is the final author version of a manuscript after peer review and any required revisions have been completed, but before the publisher's formatting, typesetting, and branding have been applied.

An embargo period is a set amount of time after publication that you must wait before your Accepted Manuscript can be made publicly available. Some commercial publishers require this, and the length will usually be outlined in your author-publisher agreement.

You can still add your Accepted Manuscript to straight away — the system will automatically apply the embargo period required by your publisher and release it publicly once that period ends.

If you're unsure what your publisher agreement requires, the library can help you interpret it. Email crossconnect@scu.edu.au with your enquiry.

You should submit the Accepted Manuscript — also called the Post Print. This is the final version of your manuscript after peer review and any changes from reviewers, but before the publisher applies their own formatting and typesetting.

To comply with the Australian Research Council (ARC) and National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) mandates the Accepted Manuscript must be submitted to Cross Connect and made available on Open Access within 12 months of publishing.

Both mandates state that if you are unable to supply an Open Access version of your paper, then the metadata, i.e. the citation details, must at least be included in the Institutional Repository.

Different publishers apply different copyright restrictions on their Accepted Manuscripts, Cross Connect staff will check the copyright for you and make your Accepted Manuscript available wherever possible.

 a list of Publishers allowing the deposition of their published version/PDF in Institutional Repositories.

How to submit your Accepted Manuscript to Cross Connect staff:

• Attach it to your Research Publications submission to the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research (DVCR)
• Attach it to the publication on your SCU Profile
• Emailing crossconnect@scu.edu.au

You can ensure your rights to post an Accepted Manuscript, if not already permitted, by requesting an addendum to your Author/Publisher agreement. The NHMRC has recommended the following wording to be added to the contract you sign with your publisher;

The Author has the right to archive their version of the article (Word document) after peer-review, with revisions having been made, on their institutional website and their personal website, provided in all cases a link to the journal article on the Publisher web-site is included.

The library recommends four key resources for finding and understanding open-access content: the SCU Library's Open resources guide, two directories of open journals and books, and a database of publisher self-archiving policies.

- Links and information about open access and open educational resources

- Directory of Open Access Journals

- Directory of Open Access Books

(formerly SHERPA/RoMEO) - for publisher copyright policies and self archiving rules, search by Journal Title

To roll over a myReadings list from a previous teaching period, contact the myReadings team and request that the list be rolled over.

Lists are rolled over from the most recent published myReadings list for that unit.

If you would like any changes made during the rollover process, include clear details of the updates required, such as items to add, remove, or replace.

Providing an annotated list of the changes you need will help the myReadings team process your request more efficiently.

If you are unsure which list will be used for the rollover or need assistance updating content, please contact the myReadings team.

To create a new myReadings list, email your unit bibliography or table of contents to myreadings@scu.edu.au before the relevant submission deadline.

The Library will:

• Check the copyright status of all requested readings.
• Create the reading list in myReadings.
• Notify you when the list is ready.
• Contact you if a digitised copy is required for an item that is not held by the Library.

The deadline for submitting a myReadings list is the end of Week 4 of the term before the one your unit runs in.

Email your list to myreadings@scu.edu.au by this date.

You can still submit a list after the deadline, but the Library can't guarantee it will be ready in time for the start of teaching.

ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ teaching staff can take control of their myReadings list by completing training and setup with the myReadings team.

The steps are:

• Contact the myReadings team to arrange training.
• After training, the myReadings team will give you access to your list.
• Accept the email invitation to register as a list publisher.
• Set up your profile and login.
• Install the bookmarklet tool in your browser.
• Start creating bookmarks for the resources you want to include, such as books, journal articles, websites, videos and other learning materials.
• Build and maintain your reading lists directly in myReadings for your students.
• Helpful tutorials are available for to help you get started. If you need assistance, contact the myReadings team.

myReadings gives students quick and easy access to their unit readings in one place.

Students can benefit from:

• Direct access to key readings, reducing the time spent searching for course materials.
• Clearly identified prescribed and optional readings, making it easier to prioritise study and assessment preparation.
• Lecturer notes and guidance attached to readings where provided.
• The ability to add personal notes to reading list items, helping to support study, revision, and engagement with course content.

By bringing required and recommended readings together in a single platform, myReadings helps students spend more time learning and less time searching for resources.

myReadings helps teaching staff create, manage, and monitor reading lists for their units in one place.

Benefits of myReadings include:

• Flexible list creation using bookmarks, allowing you to add a wide range of resources, including books, ebooks, book chapters, journal articles, and websites.
• Time-saving list management, as bookmarked resources can be reused across multiple reading lists and updated easily.
• Importing reading lists from reference management software, including EndNote, Mendeley, Zotero, and other tools that support RIS files.
• Customisable list structure, enabling you to organise readings by week, topic, module, resource type, or any format that suits your teaching approach.
• Access to reading list analytics (where publisher or owner permissions are available), allowing you to monitor student engagement with readings.

The analytics dashboard shows:

• The number of visits to a reading list.
• How often individual resources are accessed.
• Which readings are used most frequently.
• Which readings may need review because they are rarely used.

By combining reading list management, copyright compliance, and usage data in a single platform, myReadings helps teaching staff provide students with easy access to course materials while reducing administrative workload.

Copyright compliance is managed within myReadings to ensure that ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ meets its obligations under Australian Copyright legislation.

For most published works, Copyright limits allow the Library to make available up to 10% of a work or one chapter of a book, whichever is greater, unless another licence or permission applies.

myReadings monitors the use of copyrighted materials and alerts staff when adding content that may exceed copyright limits.

These checks help protect both teaching staff and the University by ensuring that reading lists comply with copyright requirements.

For more information about Copyright and the use of learning materials, see the ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Copyright information and guidelines.

A myReadings list should contain no more than 20 learning resources per unit.

This limit is set out in the , which outlines how learning resources should support student engagement within the ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ Cross Model.

If you find a problem with a myReadings item or list, please contact the myReadings team by email and provide details of the issue.

To help us investigate and resolve your enquiry as quickly as possible, include:

• The unit code and unit name
• The teaching term in which the unit is being offered
• The reading number and author (if applicable)
• A clear description of the problem you have encountered

Providing this information will help the myReadings team identify the item or list and respond more efficiently.

To create and manage your SCU Profile on Cross Connect, sign in to and complete your profile information. If you are unable to log in, please contact crossconnect@scu.edu.au to confirm access.

Set up your profile

1. Sign in to .
2. Select Edit Profile.
3. Complete or update the information in the following sections.

Profile
Add or update:

• Identifiers, including Scopus and Web of Science (WOS)
• Register or Connect your ORCID iD
• Upload professional profile photo

About
Add or update:

• Research topics, including relevant keywords or FoR codes. After typing a keyword, select Add 'keyword' to add it, or select the FoR code from the dropdown list.
• Links

Biography and expertise
To add or update your biography, email it to crossconnect@scu.edu.au.

Keep your biography to a maximum of 250 words, written in a professional tone. Where relevant, structure it using these sub-headings: Biography, Research, Teaching, Other.

Honours
Add relevant Honours, if applicable. For Scholarship of Learning and Teaching (SoLT) awards, these can be listed as Honours, but must also be entered as Activities for SoLT reporting.

Education
Add education details if you would like them displayed on your profile.

Affiliations
Your current ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½ affiliations are automatically added and updated from the University's HR system. You can also add previous or current affiliations with other organisations.

Contact details
Your SCU contact information is automatically added and updated from the HR system.

Proxies
You only need to add a proxy if you would like another person to edit your profile on your behalf.

Notifications
Update your Notifications if you do not want to receive emails from your SCU Profile on Cross Connect.

Make your profile public

Once you have completed your profile:

1. Select < Back to preview your profile.

2. If your profile is not live yet, the "make your profile public?" banner will appear at the top of your screen. Select it to request activation.
3. Alternatively, email crossconnect@scu.edu.au to request a public profile.

What happens next

The Cross Connect team will activate your profile and import your publications. For further information, see Cross Connect and SCU Profiles.  

If you have any questions or need assistance with your SCU Profile, contact crossconnect@scu.edu.au.

How do I add an output to my SCU Profile on Cross Connect?

To add an output to your SCU Profile on Cross Connect, sign in and submit the output using Add Output/Activity.

If the output is already listed in Cross Connect, do not create a duplicate record. Instead, you can flag the existing output as SoLT by sending a message from the output record. See How do I flag an existing output as a Scholarship of Learning and Teaching (SoLT) output on my SCU Profile in Cross Connect?

Add a new output

1. Sign in to Cross Connect using your SCU username and password.
2. Select Add Output/Activity.
3. Select Output.

Complete the submission

1. What are you submitting?

• Select the output type from the list of options, such as a review, article, or proceeding.

2. Search

• If you have a Digital Object Identifier (DOI), enter it in the Title or DOI box, and the system will attempt to auto-populate the article details.
• If you do not have a DOI, enter the title.

3. Add your files

• Add the Accepted Manuscript or other Creative Commons (CC) licensed files.
• Do not add the published version of an article unless it is Creative Commons (CC) licensed.

4. Describe it

• Enter the full title, topics, co-authors, abstract, and any other fields as applicable for this output type. The field can be left blank.

5. Specify

• Enter the publication status, dates, DOI, and any other fields as applicable. The field can be left blank.

6. Relations

• Search for or add any related grants.

7. Review

• Select the tickbox to agree to the terms and conditions.
• Select + Add notes or instructions for this output and type one of the following notes, depending on the for this output:
• Please flag as: Scholarly reviews – SoLT
• Please flag as: Original research – SoLT
• Please flag as: Evidence based practice – SoLT
• Review the remaining submission summary and select Submit.

What happens next

Your output will be sent to the Cross Connect team to review the metadata before it's added to your SCU Profile. For outputs flagged as SoLT, once approved, the output will also appear under the Scholarship of Learning and Teaching facets within Cross Connect and be included in ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½'s institutional reporting of SoLT activities.

To flag an existing output as a Scholarship of Learning and Teaching (SoLT) output on your SCU Profile in Cross Connect, sign in to and send a message from the record requesting the appropriate SoLT tag.

Check whether the output has already been flagged

1. Sign in to Cross Connect using your SCU username and password.
2. Find the output in your list of publications and click the title to see the output details.
3. Scroll to the bottom of the details.
4. Check the Local Field information.

If the output has already been flagged as one of the following SoLT categories, no further action is required:

• Original research – SoLT
• Scholarly reviews – SoLT
• Evidence-based practice – SoLT

Request a SoLT tag

1. Locate the .
2. Select the three dots (â‹®) next to the output.
3. Select Messages.
4. Send one of the following messages (depending on the of the output):

• Please flag as: Original research – SoLT
• Please flag as: Scholarly reviews – SoLT
• Please flag as: Evidence-based practice – SoLT

What happens next?

The Cross Connect team will review your request and apply the requested SoLT tag to the output.

Once updated, the output will:

• Appear under the relevant
• Be included in ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½'s institutional reporting of Scholarship of Learning and Teaching activities.

To add a Scholarship of Learning and Teaching (SoLT) activity to your SCU Profile in , sign in to Cross Connect, create a new activity, and select “Scholarship of Learning & Teaching” as the Activity Category.

Create the activity

1. Sign in to Cross Connect using your SCU username and password.
2. Select Add Output/Activity.
3. Select Activity.
4. Enter an activity title that clearly describes the activity.
5. Select Scholarship of Learning & Teaching from the Activity Category list.
6. Select the most appropriate from the Activity Type list.
7. Select Save Draft.

If Scholarship of Learning and Teaching categories are not available in the Activity Type list, ensure Scholarship of Learning & Teaching has been selected as the Activity Category.

Complete the activity record

After saving the draft, add the remaining activity details, including:

• Start and end dates
• Course information, where relevant
• Keywords
• A description of the activity
• Scholarship of Learning and Teaching attributes
• Fields of Education (values to a total of 100)
• Supporting files and links
• Associated academics and their roles
• Associated organisations
• Location details
• Related research outputs

When uploading files, do not include third-party copyright material. If you are unsure, contact copyright@scu.edu.au. 

Publish the activity

Once all details have been entered:

1. Return to the top of the form.
2. Use the Preview option to review the activity.
3. Make any required changes.
4. Select Make Public and confirm.

The activity will then appear on your SCU Profile.

What happens next?

Your activity will automatically appear under the Scholarship of Learning & Teaching tab of your SCU Profile.

All Scholarship of Learning and Teaching activities are included in reports sent to the relevant Associate Dean (Education) or Head of Work Unit for approval. Once approved, the activity will also be included in ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½'s institutional reporting for Scholarship of Learning and Teaching activities.

To add a media mention to your SCU Profile in Cross Connect, email the details of the media mention to crossconnect@scu.edu.au.

Include:

• The title of the media mention
• Publication, media outlet, or platform name
• Date of publication or broadcast
• A link to the media mention, if available

Please indicate if this media mention is an example of Scholarship of Learning and Teaching (SoLT) Engagement and Contribution to Communities. For guidance, see

To add a grant to your SCU Profile on Cross Connect, email the grant details to crossconnect@scu.edu.au.

Include:

• The grant title
• The grant ID, if available
• The names of all investigators
• The role of each investigator
• A link to the grant information, if available

Please indicate if this grant is an example of Scholarship of Learning and Teaching (SoLT) Scholarly Collaboration and Activity ().

To add a Masters or PhD thesis to your SCU Profile, email the thesis details to crossconnect@scu.edu.au.

Include the following information in your email:

• The thesis title
• A link to the thesis, if available
• Any information that will help identify the thesis

Please indicate if the thesis should be tagged as Higher Level Qualification – Scholarship of Learning and Teaching (SoLT) in accordance with SCU's guidance on

To flag multiple outputs as Scholarship of Learning and Teaching (SoLT) outputs in Cross Connect, identify the outputs that require a SoLT tag and email the list to crossconnect@scu.edu.au, specifying the appropriate for each output.

Find outputs that require a SoLT tag

1. Open the in Cross Connect.
2. Enter your name in the search box.
3. Use the filters on the left. Under Author/Creator, select your name to view outputs associated with you.

To view outputs that have already been flagged as SoLT:

1. Use the filters on the left to select the relevant SoLT category or categories under Scholarship of Learning & Teaching.

To view outputs that have not been flagged as SoLT:

1. Under Scholarship of Learning & Teaching, hover over each SoLT category.
2. Select the exclude icon (a circle with a diagonal line through it) next to each category.
3. The remaining results will show outputs that do not currently have a SoLT tag.

Request SoLT tags

Copy the output titles or take a screenshot of the outputs you would like flagged, and email them to crossconnect@scu.edu.au. For each output, indicate the appropriate :

• Original research – SoLT
• Scholarly reviews – SoLT
• Evidence-based practice – SoLT

What happens next?

The Cross Connect team will review your request and apply the requested SoLT tag. Once updated, the outputs will:

• Appear under the relevant .
• Be included in ÌÇÐÄ´«Ã½'s institutional reporting of Scholarship of Learning and Teaching activities.

To check whether your outputs are flagged as Scholarship of Learning and Teaching (SoLT) on Cross Connect, look at the Local Field in an individual output's details, or use the Scholarship of Learning & Teaching filters in the Outputs list to review multiple outputs at once.

Check an individual output

1. Browse to the output from your or the on Cross Connect.
2. Select the output's title to open the full record.
3. Scroll to the Details section.
4. Select Show the rest.
5. Scroll to the bottom of the details.

If the Local Field shows SoLT information, the output has been flagged as SoLT.

View all your outputs flagged as SoLT

1. Open the on Cross Connect.
2. Enter your name in the search box to narrow the results.
3. In the filters on the left, select the checkbox next to your name under Author/Creator. This returns all your outputs in Cross Connect.
4. Under Scholarship of Learning & Teaching, select the checkboxes for the SoLT categories you want to view.

View your outputs that have NOT been flagged as SoLT

1. Follow steps 1–3 above to filter to your outputs.
2. Under Scholarship of Learning & Teaching, hover over each SoLT category and select the circle-with-diagonal-line icon to exclude it. This removes all outputs with a SoLT tag from the results.

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