April Research Essentials
News 27 MarchThe library’s Research Essentials series continues in April, this time covering what you need to know about publishing.
LibKey Nomad is a safe, secure, and privacy-protecting browser plugin that is provided free of charge by ACU Library.
With LibKey Nomad installed you can easily connect to full text while you are searching online for articles and ebooks. LibKey Nomad will activate on scholarly websites like Google Scholar, PubMed, Wikipedia and hundreds of publisher websites to quickly connect you to high quality, scholarly information provided by the Library.
Watch out for the distinctive LibKey Nomad buttons as you search the web.
If you have ever been frustrated by a paywall on a publisher website or irritated by the number of clicks to check for full text in PubMed you’ll love LibKey Nomad. It instantly checks library holdings for full text availability and presents you with the single best and fastest link to download the PDF or view the article.
Visit our Search tools page for more information on LibKey (and other helpful tools) or contact the Library if you have any questions.

The library’s Research Essentials series continues in April, this time covering what you need to know about publishing.
From sustainability to equity, the ethics of AI can feel murky. The AI Ethics tile on our AI Hub walks you through what you need to know.
The library's opening hours are reduced over the Easter holiday.
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.
You’ll use these a lot when assessments kick off, so add these handy library pages to your favourites and make it easy to access them quickly.
Need academic or IT support? Find it in the library.
Our librarians are here to help you navigate the puzzling issue of AI use in a changing world.
The library is more than just a place to study. Dedicated and experienced library staff are on hand to help solve your study woes.
The library's online Research Essentials workshops return this month, covering essential knowledge for HDR students and early career researchers.
Welcome to ACU! Whether you’re new to campus life or settling back into study habits, the library is the perfect place to start.
Whether you’re returning for another year or have just joined us, we’re excited to have you at ACU!
New to ACU? Welcome! Play our orientation game to learn about the library and go in the lucky draw to receive a set of JBL headphones.
Explore an exhibition of magical Australiana in the ACU Melbourne Visual Arts Studio from 20 – 25 February 2026.
Check out North Sydney Library’s curated display celebrating the scientific work of 19th-century trailblazer Father Julian Tenison Woods.
CAUL and Elsevier have reached an in-principle understanding for a new read and publish agreement commencing in 2026.
ACU Library will be closed over the Christmas and New Year break.
We have important news about ACU Library's Elsevier subscription. Here's how it might affect your publishing and read access.
Blacktown Campus Library has a shiny new quiet study area, just in time for exam season!
With exams just around the corner, your campus library is a great place to help you manage study stress.
Are you aware that AI misuse can lead to copyright infringements? Take a moment to read through what you can and cannot upload into AI.