Resources for Teaching
Many factors beyond content influence student learning experiences.
From Resources for Teaching, by Griffith University Library, 2026 (https://www.griffith.edu.au/library/teaching/resources). Copyright 2026 by Griffith University Library. Reused with permission.
Types of Resources and Access
You can choose readings from a wide range of online and physical library resources.
To search the library catalogue, click here.
Using ebooks from the SAE library is different from using ebooks you’ve bought or borrowed from a public library. SAE library ebooks have specific rules (licenses) that control how many people can use them at the same time and how the content can be used.
Ebook user licences are set by publishers and cannot be changed by the library.
Ebooks in our collection are available with different access limits:
- 1-user access: Only one person can use the ebook at a time. You may still be able to download individual chapters, even if the full book download isn’t available.
- 3-user access: Up to three people can use the ebook at the same time.
- Unlimited access: Any number of people can use the ebook at the same time.
For details on finding ebook access information and sharing chapters for your classes, see How do I use ebooks in teaching?
For general ebook help, see the help pages in the Explore Databases guide.
All subscribed ebooks can be located in the Library Search or by searching directly in the ebook databases.
Search the library catalogue or find a subject-specific database to find journal articles, conference papers and reports.
Search the following databases to find relevant video content:
- LinkedIn Learning
- Animator’s Survival Kit Animated
- Gnomon Workshop (access is limited to students enrolled in Animation, Game Design and Virtual Production units).
- Stash
- EduTV (access is limited to students enrolled in Animation and Film units).
The SAE physical items (located in Closed Reserve) are for reference and research use only and are generally not for loan. Current SAE staff and students can find and request PDF copies of Closed Reserve items via the SAE Library Catalogue. The PDFs will be sent via email (Copyright restrictions apply).
Items that can be requested:
- book chapters
- journal and magazine articles
To request a digital copy of a chapter or of an article, follow the steps in: How do I request a book chapter or an article from the SAE print collection?
Access Options
There are many types of subscription resources from various publishers, each hosted on different platforms and covered by different license agreements. Because of this, there isn’t a single linking method that works in every case. However, most resources can be accessed using one of the following methods (requiring the user to be an SAE student or staff member).
- Permanent link
- OpenAthens Link Generator
For more details on which resources use each method, please refer to the following guide.
Availability
Not all books are available online. Even if a title can be purchased for personal use (e.g. available on Amazon), it may not be available in an institutional ebook format for library acquisition. Please check with the library team to confirm whether the ebook you need can be purchased.
Accessibility
Accessibility - The Digital Essentials module developed by the University of Queensland will introduce you to the concepts of accessibility and universal design and show you how to create accessible content for your students.
For information on what accessibility features are included in the SAE library databases, visit Useful Library tools.
Discover more
Explore open educational resources for teaching.
Build and manage reading lists in eReserve.
Learn to navigate copyright for teaching.
Can't find the resources in the SAE Library?
Request document delivery or suggest a purchase!
Need librarian support for your teaching?
Contact the SAE Librarians if you need help with:
- Finding resources for teaching.
- Embedding library resources and information skills into your units.
- Teaching information skills and referencing to your students.