Department of Psychology
Test Library
What is the Psychology Test Library?
The Psychology Department test library is a vital resource for Psychology
Department staff and students, and a significant amount of funding is set
aside by the Department on an annual basis to ensure that
the holdings are up-to-date and extensive. Library resources are used to
teach psychological assessment to all levels of students: postgraduates; and undergraduates.
Library
resources are also used by professional Masters students on placement, and for research purposes by Masters and research students and staff.
Test Library materials are for the sole use of registered borrowers only and
must not be lent or used by a third party under any circumstances.
Where Is The Psychology Test Library located?
It is located in building C3A level 3 (ground floor), room 326. There are three staff members involved in the administration of the Test Library:
Janna Enger, Sabrina Iglesias, and Carmela Paredes.
Contact details for the Test Library are:
Telephone: 9850 1802
Email: test.library@mq.edu.au
Who Can Use the Psychology Test Library?
Members of the Macquarie Psychology Department staff
Enrolled Macquarie Psychology postgraduate students
Enrolled Macquarie Psychology honours students
Honorary associates of the Macquarie Psychology Department
Enrolled Macquarie Psychology undergraduate students may use the library, but may not borrow tests
Hours of Opening
Opening hours through December 2011/January 2012
December: normal opening hours up to and including Friday 23 December.
January: closed until Tuesday 10 January and then the test library will open on the following days only: Tuesday 10 January, Wednesday 11 January, Tuesday 17 January, Wednesday 18 January, Tuesday 24 January, Wednesday 25 January, and Friday 27 January. On these days the test library will open for normal hours (check hours below).
Normal opening hours from Monday 30 January on.
| Mon | 9.30am to 12.30pm and 2:00pm to 6:15pm |
| Tue | 9.30am to 12.30pm and 2:00pm to 5:00pm |
| Wed | 9.30am to 12.30pm and 2.00pm to 6:15pm |
| Thurs | 9.30am to 12.30pm and 2:00pm to 5:00pm |
| Fri | 9.30am to 12.30pm and 2:00pm to 5:00pm |
Note that the Library is not accessible for borrowing items outside of these hours, although returns can be made at other times, provided that a member of staff is on duty.
Items Available For Borrowing
There is a comprehensive test library data base which can be searched for the range of tests, books, theses and other items. The test library has 2 computers which can be used for this purpose.
There are also catalogues which can be accessed on this web site (see below) or in the test library.
- Psychological tests
- Books (primarily related to psychometrics and research methods)
- Student theses (Honours, Postgraduate Diploma, DPsych, and Masters)
- DVDs and videos
Test Material For Research Purposes
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There are copyright restrictions on the majority of tests held in the library. This means that the photocopying of record forms/answer sheets etc is NOT permitted. Students who need to administer a test for a research project, and therefore require the use of multiple copies of protocol/record forms etc, will need to purchase these forms. In many cases Janna Enger will arrange the purchase of these forms, but test library funding does not cover such purchases. Start by speaking to your Supervisor about this, and note that postgraduate students may be able to apply for an Award to cover the cost of test materials.
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If you require a particular test for your research that is not held in the Test Library, speak to Janna Enger. If it is a test that could be used by several people in the Department, it may be possible for it to be purchased from test library funds.