Unlocking Research Visibility: Discover the new Research Repository and Open Access Support
Join us for an in-depth session on RMIT's new Research Repository. This platform is designed to amplify the visibility and impact of your scholarly work. We will provide a step-by-step guide on how you can add research to the repository and showcase it to a worldwide audience.
This session will also outline the Library's support for Open Access availability of your research outputs. Open Access is pivotal in making research freely accessible, increasing citation rates, and fostering global collaboration. We'll offer practical insights into self-archiving (“green” OA), allowing you to share your research while complying with publisher policies.
Wednesday, April 9, 2:30 - 3:30PM
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The RMIT theses collection consists of the research outcomes of RMIT Masters by Research and Doctor of Philosophy candidates (including theses and dissertations), who have successfully completed their degree.
| Type | Dates | Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Digital theses/ exegeses |
June 2006 onwards | Available from the RMIT Research Repository |
| Microfiche copies | Selected, 1966-2002 | Enquire at RMIT Bundoora Library (ask the Concierge staff for assistance) |
Note: Coursework, Honours and minor theses generally are not held in the Library. Please contact the relevant School for these items.
At RMIT, a Masters by Research or Doctor of Philosophy candidate undertaking project-based research submits a product or artefact(s) (or a record thereof) and a dissertation which outlines and defines the purpose and theoretical basis of the work. There may also be a recording of an oral presentation made by the candidate where required.
The RMIT Research Repository contains digital copies of RMIT Masters by Research and Doctor of Philosophy degree outcomes. To find them:
1. Go to the RMIT Research Repository and click on the Groups option.
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2. This will display a page with all of the publication groups displayed. Click on the Theses group to see a list of all RMIT University theses listed in the Research Repository.
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3. Alternatively, on the front page of the Research Repository, click on the Search option.
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4. Using the facets on the left-hand side of the search results list, refine your search results by click on the 'thesis' option and 'Apply filters'.
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5. You can limit your search by entering in some keywords, e.g. photonics
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To access pre-2006 RMIT theses/dissertations for research or study purposes, RMIT students or staff can submit a request via Document Delivery, who will supply a copy of the work:
Note: Conditions apply for requests from other institutions.
Note: There are a number of art-related theses in the RMIT Swanston Library Special Collection room. The LibrarySearch record will indicate 'Swanston Thesis Collection' and the call number will include the THR prefix. See the Special Collection guide for instructions on how to access theses from this collection.