It’s our aim to help you be your best student, so you can succeed in your studies. Check out these five tips for getting the best out of ACU Library.
Help is available to you whenever you need it, wherever you are.
Librarians can help and answer all sorts of questions, big and small:
Chat with real librarians 24/7 during semester, email or book a consultation. You can also visit your campus library for face-to-face help.
Referencing is an important part of study at university. Our online referencing guide provides examples in all the referencing styles used at ACU.
Tools for easy access to information. OpenAthens, LibKey Nomad, and Lean Library are all browser tools that guide you to the library’s high-quality information even when it’s behind a paywall on the web. You can also connect Google Scholar to ACU library resources.
Assessment help and Library basics are web-based information guides that give you a quick introduction to finding scholarly information and using the library.
We’ve all been there. The assessment is due, the cursor is blinking, and you have no idea where to start. The good news is that ACU Library has tools for every stage of the process, so let’s go step b...
Do you have published work sitting behind a paywall? Let us rescue it for you and make it more discoverable – and you could win a little prize in the process.
From borrowing laptops for exams to seeking expert study support, your campus library is a great place to help you manage study stress this exam and assessment season.
Being able to confidently evaluate AI-generated outputs is a key skill. Join ACU Library's upcoming online presentation to boost your digital literacy.
19 to 26 October is Open Access Week. Come along to a library workshop, speak to us about how to recue your research from behind a paywall or just reach out for Open Knowledge support.
ACU Library is here to keep you up to date on all things Open Access, supporting you to increase the reach of your research. To kick things off, we're taking a look at Research Bank.
Working on a thesis this year? Semester 2 can feel like crunch time. Having recently completed my honours thesis, here’s what got me through.
ACU Library regularly hosts free online workshops to support graduate researchers. Here’s what’s coming up for the rest of the semester.
Curious about AI but not sure where to start? ACU Library's AI hub is here to help.
Looking for a cosy nook, group study spaces or somewhere to focus and get stuff done? Come to the library!
Need academic or IT support? Find it in the library.
Spending hours picking through literature search results? I’ve been there! Here’s a time-saving tool I wish I knew about in my first year of uni.
The library is more than just a place to study. Dedicated and experienced library staff are on hand to help solve your study woes.
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Forgot your laptop? Need a device between classes? Our self-service laptop lockers provide convenient access to a laptop when you need one.
Our free workshops for researchers continue, with September bringing a focus on navigating research data with clarity, confidence and respect.
The library is running a free online workshop to help you improve your Copilot prompts.
We're showcasing how ACU's Higher Degree by Research students are 'Made for More' this Mission Week.
As a long time ACU student, I’ve always used the library’s resources. Here are my top tips for first year students just getting started.
Our library is getting a refresh! Stage 1 building works start on Level 2, Wednesday 19 August 2026.
We've been working behind the scenes to make Library Search faster, smarter and easier to use, and we're excited to share what's new.
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