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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.
Due to essential works, the Mary Glowrey Building will close from 25 November to 15 December 2024. Over this period, there will be significant disruption to library services.
Restricted access
Service desk relocation
A temporary library service desk will be available in 421.G.07 (located on the ground floor of the Saint Teresa of Kolkata Building, at the end of the central lifts).
It will be open 9 am to 5 pm, Monday to Friday for ACU students and staff only. Please bring your ACU card for access.
From here you will be able to:
There will be limited spaces for study. We recommend using other study areas available across the Melbourne campus. Wi-Fi and power will be available.
Our online services will continue as usual, including chat, email and book a librarian.
Please contact Melbourne library if you foresee any issues with this temporary relocation.
ACU Library proudly unveils the ACU Library Digital Collections, a vibrant online portal showcasing items from our curated collections, now accessible to all.
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.
There will be limited access to ID card and printing services from 4 pm Wednesday 28 May to 12 noon Thursday 29 May 2025.
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