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News 1 JulyACU Library proudly unveils the ACU Library Digital Collections, a vibrant online portal showcasing items from our curated collections, now accessible to all.
Install LibKey Nomad to get fast, one-click access to scholarly articles.
LibKey Nomad is a safe, secure, and privacy-protecting browser extension that lets you connect to full text when searching for articles and ebooks online. ACU Library provides it free of charge, and installation takes about 10–20 seconds.
LibKey Nomad will activate on scholarly websites such as Google Scholar, PubMed, Wikipedia, and hundreds of publisher websites, allowing you to rapidly connect to high-quality, scholarly information offered by the Library.
Once installed, look for the distinctive LibKey Nomad button as you search the web.
If you've ever been frustrated by a paywall on a publisher's website or the number of clicks required to access full text in PubMed, you'll adore LibKey Nomad. It scans library holdings for full text availability in real time and provides you with the best and quickest link to download the PDF or see the article.
LibKey Nomad will streamline your research process and help you avoid paywalls legally.
To get LibKey Nomad, go to www.libkeynomad.com and follow the prompts to download.
Contact the library if you have any questions or feedback.
ACU Library proudly unveils the ACU Library Digital Collections, a vibrant online portal showcasing items from our curated collections, now accessible to all.
A planned network outage will take place on Melbourne Campus on Sunday 31 August from 8:30 am to 6 pm. As a result, some ACU systems across other campuses may also experience disruptions throughout th...
Manage your citations in a snap! EndNote 2025 is now available to download.
Sick of hitting paywalls during your research? ACU Library has the tools you need to access information fast and free while researching online. We subscribe and pay, so you don't have to.
Join us in the Melbourne Library at 2:30 pm on Thursday 21 August to hear artist and ACU fellowship scholar Rachel Anne Buch discuss her latest exhibition, Escaped Wonders.
Our librarians are here to help you navigate the puzzling issue of AI use in a changing world.
Wednesday 13 August is a public holiday in Brisbane. The library will be open but a planned network outage will take place from 12 noon - 4 pm. Read on for more details.
Discover our curated collection of resources honouring Saint Mary MacKillop, patron saint of Australian Catholic University.
We’ve made it quicker and easier for you to request a book or journal article outside of ACU Library’s collections.
The library is more than just a place to study. Dedicated and experienced staff are on hand to help you in your academic journey.
Welcome to ACU! Whether you’re settling into campus life or getting back into study habits, the library is the perfect place to start.
Lift installation works will take place in the Brisbane library (building 204) from Monday 7 July through to September 2025.
Experience a powerful celebration of culture, identity and storytelling at the NAIDOC Week Photography Exhibition in ACU's Brisbane Library, 2 August - 8 August.
Don't miss Escaped Wonders, ACU Library's exhibition of sculptures on display in Melbourne from 31 July to 22 August 2025.
Due to scheduled maintenance, ProQuest databases will be unavailable from 12 noon to 8 pm (AEST) on Sunday 10 August 2025.
Lift installation works will take place in the Brisbane library (building 204) from Monday 7 July through to September 2025.
If you’ve ever requested a book or journal article not held by the library, then you need to know about our recent changes to interlibrary loans.
It's national Privacy Awareness Week from 16-22 June 2025.
On 24 June 2025, ACU will transition to the new EBSCOhost. This will result in a new look and feel across some of our most popular databases including Medline, CINAHL, PsycINFO, Business Source Comple...
An opportunity to conduct research on a historical collection of children’s books is available at Australian Catholic University’s St Patrick’s Campus in Melbourne.