Using our collection in teaching and research
Citing the University Archives
You can abbreviate or expand a citation when reproducing or referencing a University Archives record. The citation should identify:
- the archives institution holding the record
- the record series of which the record is part
- the record item itself (if available)
Examples of citations
| Elements of citation | Expanded | Abbreviated |
|---|---|---|
| Institution | Deakin University Archives | DUA |
| Record series | Series 34, Council minutes and papers, 1971-1981 | DUS 34 |
| Record item | Item 2 Council papers 1971 | Item 2 |
Citing unpublished Special Collection material
A correct citation of unpublished material should contain:
- The full name of the library, i.e. Deakin University Library, Special Collection
- The name of the individual collection
- The series or box number
- Description of the item
Using collections for teaching into Deakin courses
We can help with course-based teaching and learning strategies, using our collections as subject matter. We can tailor our involvement to suit. This includes single classes on archival research to ongoing supervision of archives-based projects.