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April Research Essentials
News 27 MarchThe library’s Research Essentials series continues in April, this time covering what you need to know about publishing.
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6 tips for getting the most out of ACU Library.
We’re excited to have you studying at ACU and we want to see you do well in your studies. That’s where ACU Library can help.
Do you start your search for information with Google? And do you get frustrated when you find a great article or ebook only to be asked to pay for it? Check out these search tools that will save you money and time.
You can chat with us, email us, and visit us in person. You can also book a librarian for a one-on-one Zoom consultation or visit our library website for an overview of services and resources provided by the library.
Don’t worry, just ask. We don’t bite. Some of the things other students ask us about include:
To find the most relevant databases, go to Databases A-Z, then filter by Subject and select Search.
Referencing, acknowledging information, ideas and quotes you have used in your assessment is important. If you are not sure how to reference or referencing has let you down in the past, check out our comprehensive referencing guides.
Library spaces and collections open early, close late and are open on weekends - check our opening hours for details. There are spaces for quiet study, working in groups or relaxing. Remember to bring your student card, you may need it to gain access to the library. You also need your card to borrow, print, copy and scan.
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.