Warwick Olphert Memorial Psychology Test Library

Borrowing procedures

The Test Library is essentially for reference, however, material may be borrowed subject to the following:

  • Priority of use of materials is given to the UNE Psychology Clinic and Teaching in the Clinical Psychology Postgraduate Program, then Psychology Master coursework and PhD students, as well as qualified staff in the School of Psychology.
  • Materials may be borrowed for a maximum of one month. If another does not require the material, extension may be granted.
  • Material is subject to recall if required by another.
  • Most psychological tests are subject to user qualifications.
  • Books are for reference only and may not be borrowed.

Location, Opening Hours & Access

The  test library is located in the basement of Building S006, School of Psychology. Opening hours are Monday to Thursday 9.30 am to 4.30 pm.

To enquire about access to the Test Library, or about borrowing tests, please email psych-test@une.edu.au

Test Librarian:  Assoc Prof Warren Bartik

About the Test Library

  • There are 1000's of tests. The library can hold only a fraction.
  • Questions about the existence of measures, their suitability and the like should be addressed to supervisors in the first instance.

To view the Test Library Catalogue, click the link button:

Test Library Catalogue

Test compendia

The compendia may be useful in locating instruments for research use:

Bech, P. (1993). Rating scales for psychopathology, health status and quality of life. New York: Springer-Verlag. Available Dixson Library.  616.89075/B391R.  Loan copy.

Goldman, B. A. et al. (1995, 1996, 1997). Directory of unpublished experimental mental measures. Volumes 1-7. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association. R153.93016/G619d.  Reference copy.

Haynes, R.B. (2006). Clinical epidemiology: how to do clinical practice research. Available Dixon library (Medical Reserve) 614.4 H424c 2006. Loan copy.

Keith, L. I., & Bracken, B. A. (1996). Self-concept instrumentation. In B. A. Bracken (Ed.), Handbook of self-concept (pp. 91-170). New York: Wiley. Available Dixson Library. 155.2/H2361.  Loan copy.

Lezak, M. D. (2012). Neuropsychological assessment (5rd. ed). New York: Oxford University Press. Available Dixson Library. This is the place to start if trying to track down instruments for cognitive assessment.  616.8/L686n 2012.  Loan copy.

Ogles, B. M., Lambert, M. J., & Masters, K. S. (1996). Assessing outcome in clinical practice. Boston: Allyn and Bacon. Available Dixson Library.  616.8914/O35a.  Loan copy.

Peck, D.F., & Shapiro, C.M. (1992). Measuring human problems: A practical guide. New York: Wiley. Not held in Dixson Library.

Robinson, J. P., Shaver, P. R., & Wrightsman, L. S. (1991). Measures of personality and social psychological attitudes. New York: Academic Press. Available Dixson Library. R155.28/M484.  Reference copy.  155.28/M484.  Loan copy.

Schutte, N. S., & Malouff, J. M. (1995). Sourcebook of adult assessment strategies. New York: Plenum Press. Available Dixson Library.  616.89075/S396s. Loan copy.

Strupp, H., Horowitz, L. & Lambert, M. (1997). Measuring patient changes in mood, anxiety and personality disorders. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association. Available Dixson Library.  616.85/M484. Loan copy.

Sweetland, R. C., & Keyser, D. J. (1991). Tests (3rd. Ed.). Austin, TX: Pro-Ed. Available Dixson Library.   Reference Only. R153.9/S974t/1991.   Reference copy. 153.9/S974t/1986.   2nd ed.  Loan copy.

Zalaquett, C. P., & Wood, R. J. (1997). Evaluating stress: A book of resources. London: Scarecrow Press. Available Dixson Library.  155.9042/E92.   Loan copy.