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We work hard to improve your university experience and one question we are often asked is "Why do we have so many ebooks?"
We’ve put together a few reasons why we prefer ebooks and why you should too:
You can find our ebooks through Library search or the A-Z databases list.
And when you get tired of studying check out our Entertainment guide that provides links to hundreds of classic, best sellers and other novels.
You can access the Library’s ebooks collection 24/7 from anywhere you have internet access.
How to cite an ebook
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Contact us for any help.
Our opening hours are changing over the Easter break and Anzac Day.
The real secret to success in is in the library.
Library, Academic Skills, IT – working together to support you.
Curious about AI and how to use it in a university setting? Check out our AI hub.
Same day access to most newspapers from Australia and overseas.
Learn how to SIFT through information to get the best results.
Between 17-23 March 2025, we are celebrating Neurodiversity Celebration Week.
Whether you are online or on campus there are lots of ways for you to reach out to us.
Do you like to start your research with Google? But want the quality that comes with peer reviewed information from the library? We can help.
Are you living in a share house? Kids making it hard to study? Need somewhere quiet to work? Our campus libraries have just the space for you.
6 tips for getting the most out of ACU Library.
As part of our zero-cost textbook initiative to reduce student financial stress, we now provide unlimited access to textbooks from Cambridge and Wiley.
On trial until 28 February 2025.
As part of our ongoing efforts to improve user experience and accessibility, we've recently restructured our website's information architecture.
Our campus Libraries will be closed over the Christmas and New Year break.
New UI delayed until further notice. If you use saved searches and folders in EBSCO databases, continue reading to find out what you need to do before 25 November 2024.
Informit’s Indigenous Collection champions ground-breaking Indigenous-led research from Australia and around the world.
The popular medicines database MIMS Online is upgrading to a new platform and changing its name to eMIMSelite.
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.
ACU students and staff have free access to LinkedIn Learning courses.
Need to convert a document to a different format? Prefer listening over reading? These tools will make your (study) life easier and boost your productivity.
Need a hand with tech troubles or coursework challenges? Your campus library offers face-to-face IT and academic skills support to help you reach your goals.
As of September 9, there are interface changes to user profiles in Lippincott Procedures.
ACU Library is proud to announce access to a new comprehensive newspaper database, NewsBank Access Global.
As a student, you may have heard about referencing before, but did you know it is not just another academic hoop to jump through?
Misinformation spreads rapidly online and you need effective tools to evaluate online information. The SIFT method is a quick, practical approach to assessing digital content.
The library has created an AI hub, designed to improve your understanding of generative AI (genAI).
Stuck on research? Deadlines looming? One click can connect you to an expert.
There has been a delay to the Oxford platform migration. Impacted products are currently available in both their new and old locations, with migration finishing on 13 August 2024.
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.
Personal accounts and saved searches will NOT move to the new platform.
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.
'My Library' is an efficient way to manage your library account and access library resources.
Need a place to study? The library has you covered!
Do you sometimes need help to understand unfamiliar words, research assignments or proof-read your work? Read&Write might be the tool for you.
Fuel your study sessions with free snacks at your campus library.
Library search is an excellent place to start your research.
On trial until 6 June 2024
SensusAccess makes it simple – and it’s free.
Check out our Library guides to find scholarly databases and resources for your subject.
Access expert help for your IT related issues
Our opening hours are changing over the Easter break.
We have created some short videos to help.
Having problems accessing library resources? Check out these tips to improve your access.
Referencing is an essential part of academic writing, helping you avoid plagiarism and ensuring the credibility and integrity of your work. Here are some tips to enhance your referencing skills.
Need another screen for your laptop while studying in the library? Come and check out the docking monitors available in our library spaces.
LibKey Nomad is a safe, secure, and privacy-protecting browser plugin that is provided free of charge by ACU Library.
Academic skills are hosting maths and literacy drop-in sessions in campus libraries during semester.
21 February starting at 6:30 pm (5:30 pm Brisbane)
ACU’s institutional subscription to Lean Library ceased at the end of 2023. If you are a Lean Library user, don’t panic! We have a very similar product, LibKey, which you can install now and experienc...
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.
Our campus Libraries will be closed over the Christmas and New Year break, re-opening on 2 January 2024.
Act before 1 February 2024 to ensure your personal image groups are transferred.
After a successful trial period, the library is now subscribed to the Trismegistos database.
There will be a photo shoot in the North Sydney Library from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm on Thursday 12 October 2023.
Want to know how to get the most out of AI tools at university? Register for one of our workshops.
It’s your chance to tell us what you think about ACU Library. Let us know what’s important to you and how we can improve.
Borrow a Human Book at the Blacktown ACU Human Library on Wednesday 30 August. Have a 20-minute conversation and see life from a different perspective.
Join us at our Brisbane, Melbourne or North Sydney event on 29 August 9.30-11am.
Register now for Semester 2 training. Learn about research data management, scholarly publishing, research profiles and EndNote.
Read. Grow. Inspire.
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.
Trial extended until 31 August 2023.
Attend an introductory and/or advanced EndNote skills workshop in Semester 1 to learn how to better manage, search, and share references for your research.
In late July 2023, Bloomsbury Collections will transition to a newly redesigned and optimised platform.
Monday 12 June 2023 is a public holiday in the ACT, NSW and Victoria. Library opening hours will change on this day.
Install LibKey Nomad to get fast, one-click access to scholarly articles.
Tuesday 25 April 2023 is the Anzac Day public holiday. Library opening hours will change on this day.
Ask a librarian and get real help in real time.
Our opening hours are changing over the Easter break.
Thinking about using AI (artificial intelligence) while studying? Attend one of our workshops to find out more.
Borrow a Human Book and have a conversation. See life from a different perspective.
Do you love the ease of searching the web, but value the quality and reliability of the library’s licensed information? Now you can have both.
Monday 13 March 2023 is a public holiday in Victoria and the ACT. Library opening hours will change on this day.
We all know how to Google something, but can you get better results?
Become a Human Book.
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.
Thursday 26 January 2023 is the Australia Day public holiday. Library opening hours will change on this day.
Chill out during the semester break with TV shows, movies and books courtesy of the Library.
Are you having problems accessing ScienceDirect articles? Here's what to do.
Our campus Libraries will be closed over the Christmas and New Year break, re-opening on 3 January 2023.
Time to chill out.
If you use the Find Full Text feature in EndNote, you must update your settings.
Electrical works scheduled for Ballarat library this Saturday.
Lest we forget
Work smarter, not harder
Some students are reporting problems accessing articles in ScienceDirect.
Open for life - not just university
A new Bloomsbury Medieval Studies module to try out before Monday 9 November 2022.
Did you know the Library has a lot more to offer than books?
Read or watch something that makes you happy
ACU Library is your one-stop online shop for assignment research
Our new library space at the Blacktown campus is now open.
Four new SAGE modules to try out before Monday 31 October 2022.
Attend an upcoming introductory or advanced EndNote skills workshop via Zoom. Learn how to better manage, search, and share references for your research.
ACU Library is working hard to bring high-quality scholarly information to you wherever you are without the need to go to the library website or Library search.
Real help in real time
Would you like to know more about Leganto reading lists? Attend one of two webinars presented by Lisa Gielis from the library.
Do you use an Ebsco personal account to save searches, articles, ebooks in Ebscohost databases?
Discover how to effectively use important Library resources to collect information for your assignments by attending one of our webinars.
We are moving to OpenAthens to provide remote access (when you are off campus) to library resources.
Explore the historical and cultural memory of the Catholic Church in Australia.
NAIDOC Week 3 to 10 July 2022
Some Library services and resources will be unavailable on 3 July 2022.
We are changing the way we provide remote access to library resources and if you use the Ebook Central bookshelf feature, you need to take action.
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.
Beginning July 2022 ACU Library is transitioning from EZproxy to use OpenAthens for remote authentication to library resources.
Changes to Library hours in ACT, NSW and Victoria.
The Melbourne Library will be open Tuesday 7 June however due to an unforeseen emergency there is currently no heating in the Mary Glowrey building whilst repairs are carried out.
According to ACU students
Due to the major IT network upgrade, the library will be closed.
Trial active until Friday 8 July 2022
Explore the ACU Indigenous art collection this National Reconciliation Week.
Attend an introductory and/or advanced EndNote skills workshop to learn how to better manage, search, and share references for your research.
Be delighted by our children’s literature collection.
There’s a story in every item.
This Anzac Day, ACU Library is showcasing a range of resources highlighting wartime experiences and sacrifices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who served in the armed forces.
Our opening hours are changing over the Easter break.
Keep updated with what's happening at your campus library.
ACU Library has a range of resources to educate and entertain featuring neurodiverse authors and topics.
Frustrated with PICO? We can help.
Trial active until 10 April 2022.
Attend an introductory and/or advanced EndNote skills workshop in Semester 1 to learn how to better manage, search, and share references for your research.
Due to the dangerous weather conditions Blacktown, North Sydney and Strathfield Library staff will be working from home on Wednesday 9th March.
Unlock key nursing resources in ClinicalKey with a free personal account.
If you like to contact us via SMS please update our contact details.
Discover how to effectively use important Library resources to collect information for your assignments by attending one of our webinars.
ACU-affiliated authors are now able to take advantage of Read and Publish Agreements to enable open access publishing of ACU research and scholarly articles.
Wednesday 26 January 2022 is the Australia Day public holiday. Library opening hours will change on this day.
ProQuest has scheduled an eight-hour maintenance window on Sunday 16 January, to upgrade infrastructure, enhance security, and maintain reliability on many ProQuest products.
Chill out during the semester break with TV shows, movies, books and magazines courtesy of the Library.
All campus libraries will close for a short period over the Christmas and New Year break.
From 12 noon on Friday 17 December, the Melbourne Library Information Desk is closing for a Christmas function.
From 11:30 am Tuesday 7 December, the Information Desks at the Strathfield and North Sydney libraries are closing for the Sydney Libraries Christmas lunch.
Put Netflix on pause and sample something different. Not your usual streaming service, Kanopy provides a plethora of meaningful film and television.
We currently have access to several resources for a trial period. This allows a thorough look inside before a decision is made to purchase or subscribe.
Trial active until 3 December 2021.
ACU Library is trialling a suite of databases from Visible Body. On trial until 30 November 2021.
What is Data Planet? The largest single repository of harmonized and structured statistical data available to libraries.
Trial active until 5 November 2021.
Admire the works of the talented TECH209 students and discover the inspiration for their quilts.
To celebrate Open Access Week 2021 ACU Library is holding a special discussion for Research including issues around open access.
Requested by the Faculty of Education and Arts. On trial until 30 October 2021.
We know it's an incredibly challenging time for all our students trying to manage the uncertainty, loss, and stress of lockdowns and COVID, and to balance your study and life demands.
Attend an introductory and/or advanced EndNote skills workshop in Semester 2 to learn how to better manage, search and share references for your research.
Explore a comprehensive selection of resources that focus on the impacts of modern slavery, climate change, ethical investment, sustainable travel and more, compiled by ACU Library.
Tired of walking the same way every day? Getting physical exercise is good for your everyday well-being but walking by water makes it better.
ACU will be undertaking scheduled maintenance to our sign on systems from 6pm Thursday 16 September 2021.
It's the same with people. What you see is rarely a complete picture of who they really are.
Requested by the Faculty of Health Sciences – on trial until 6 October 2021.
Requested by the Faculty of Health Sciences – on trial until 6 October 2021.
Want to improve your Library search results? It's simple, just LOOK LEFT
The LibKey Nomad browser extension lets you access scholarly articles quickly and easily from the web
Attend an introductory and/or advanced EndNote skills workshop in Semester 2 to learn how to better manage, search, and share references for your research.
Two new ebook collections now available
Rescheduled to Tuesday 7 September 2021.
Requested by the Faculty of Law and Business – on trial until 30 September 2021.
Our Melbourne and Ballarat campus libraries will be open from Wednesday 28 July.
We've made some changes so you can relax during lockdown.
Another semester is underway - our libraries are here to help.
This resource has been requested by the Faculty of Theology and Philosophy - on trial until 19 August.
When you use the Library, you’re setting yourself up for success. Our resources and services are designed to support you.
Due to the latest Victorian Government advice, Ballarat and Melbourne Libraries will close from Friday 16 July 2021.
This new resource has been requested by the Faculty of Health Sciences - on trial until 9 August
Discover how to effectively collect information for your assessments by attending an online workshop in July or August.
POSTPONED due to latest COVID-19 restrictions.
Chill out during the semester break with TV shows, movies, books and magazines courtesy of the Library.
We are performing essential maintenance from Wednesday 30 June to Thursday 1 July 2021.
North Sydney Library, James Carroll building is getting a facelift.
Ebook Central will be unavailable for 8 hours on Sunday 27 June 2021 - from 12am to 8am.
What do ‘Requiem for my friend’, ‘Spaghetti bolognaise’ and ‘Traditional Australian bush ballads’ have in common? They can all be found in ACU Library's music collection.
Monday 14 June is a public holiday in NSW, Vic, ACT and SA.
Due to the Victorian lockdown, there are changes to Melbourne and Ballarat campus library access.
Attend an introductory and/or advanced EndNote skills workshop in June and July to learn how to better manage, search, and share references for your research.
Due to the latest Victorian Government advice, Ballarat and Melbourne Libraries will close from 5pm on Thursday 27 May 2021.
During the break we are migrating to an updated Library platform. Here’s what you need to do.
The Library can be a busy place. Find the right Library space for you and be respectful of your fellow students.
Are you an open book with valuable life experiences that others could benefit from?
ACU takes your privacy seriously. Do you?
Interruption to service May 5-12, 2021
We’ve made some changes to make your life easier.
In our Library satisfaction survey in 2020, we heard your request for more ebooks, especially etextbooks.
The Library's opening hours will vary at each campus this Sunday 25 April and Monday 26 April.
ACU Library is delighted to be involved in ACU’s (first-ever) Autism Awareness Week. Visit our campus libraries to find out more and check out this list of ebooks by autistic authors.
Attend an introductory and/or advanced Endnote skills workshop between April and July.
Our opening hours are changing over the Easter break.
Due to the latest Queensland Government advice, the Brisbane Campus Library will close from 5pm on Monday 29 March 2021.
2020 was a challenging year for all of us and whilst the situation has improved, COVID hasn’t gone away.
Now you can borrow and return print books at Blacktown library with our recently installed self-check machine.
Did you know you can borrow from other Australian Universities?
Who had the closest guess in our orientation competition?
Monday 8 March is a public holiday in Victoria and the ACT.
Discover how to effectively use important Library resources
Information in an instant. Knowledge that lasts forever.
We have made some changes to our borrowing guidelines for 2021.
Due to the Victorian Government Stage 4 lockdown, Ballarat and Melbourne Libraries will close from 13 February 2021.
Some ProQuest databases will be down for maintenance from 2pm Sunday 31 January 2021 for up to 8 hours.
We’re open online 24/7 but our campus libraries will be closed on Tuesday 26 January for the Australia Day public holiday.
Chill out this summer with TV shows, movies, books and magazines courtesy of the Library.
Welcome back! Our libraries are open, but hours may have changed.
Our campus Libraries will be closed over the Christmas break.
You can now return them to your local campus Library.
We are streamlining your login experience to My Library.
Both My Library and Reading Lists will be unavailable for a short period Thursday 19 November from 6-6:30 AEDT.
With semester finishing, it's time to rest, relax and take a well-deserved break. Remember we're still here if you need us.
Congratulations to our 2020 ACU Library survey winners.
Register now for online introductory and advanced EndNote training sessions.
The Melbourne Library will be reopening for students and staff on Monday 9 November.
Stay calm and succeed with online access to past exams
Melbourne Cup Day
We know you're working hard, so here are some ideas to help you on your way.
Your Library hours may have changed.
You can access free resources via the Library.
A novel that encourages readers to consider the trade-off between ethics and economics.
Your library opening hours may have changed.
Have you ever wished that Library search would remember your search preferences? It now does.
Re-discover reading for fun with BorrowBox.
Do you use Mendeley to manage your references?
Don't miss your chance to have your say. Complete the Library survey by 5pm today.
You can now easily link to book chapters and book reviews in Library search.
Complete the survey by 5pm on Thursday 17 September.
You can now track citations in Library search.
Library loans will be extended and fines waived.
Complete the Library client survey for a chance to win 1 of 2 Beats Studio3 Wireless Over-Ear Headphones.
Following the success of this year’s ACU Book of the Year, we are delighted to announce this year’s shortlist.
You can now access APA 7 citations in Library search
You can now access Library resources directly from the web.
EndNote is a personal bibliographic software program that allows you to organise your references and build bibliographies for theses, research papers and more.
Your library opening hours may have changed.
Let's all be kind to ourselves and others.
Resources supporting Indigenous knowledge and perspectives are now easier to find in Library search.
Due to the State of Disaster in Victoria we will be closing the Melbourne campus Library effective 5pm Tuesday 4 August 2020
Some reminders when you next visit the Library.
You can now return your books by the library self-service machines.
Another semester is underway, and our libraries are at your service.
Some library tips to get you started.
Our library spaces and services are available with a few reminders.
With Semester 2 around the corner, ACU Librarians say "Hi"
We have resources to help you chill out, warm up and relax!
With another semester finishing, it's time to rest, relax and take a nice break. Remember we're still here if you need us.
Your Library hours may have changed
A power outage is scheduled at the Melbourne Library next weekend 6-7 June.
With the preparation to complete your final assessments, we know you're putting in those late-night or early-morning study hours.
National Reconciliation Week (27 May-3 June) reminds us to acknowledge and pay our respects to the traditional custodians of the land of all ACU campuses.
The Canberra Library will be closed on Monday 1 June for Reconciliation Day.
With exams on the horizon here are ways you can go from study stress to exam success.
ACU Library is lightening your load with automatic renewals on your library loans.
From stress to success with online past exam papers.
In response to the challenges of COVID-19, publishers around the world have generously offered open access to resources.
ACU students and staff have access to a wide range of free courses
Discover a new world of information in your Library guides.
The Brisbane Library will be closed on Monday 4 May for the Queensland Labour Day
The Library gives you access to a wealth of material without having to set foot on an ACU campus.
ANZAC Day Saturday 25 April – Library Hours Update
Australian standards are now available via Techstreet
All ACU students can access the Library's online consultation service via Zoom starting Monday 20 April.
The Library opening hours are changing over the Easter break.
No, it’s not an April Fools Day joke! Publishers all over the world are releasing or extending access to content for free in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
ACU libraries are open to ACU students and staff with some changes to our opening hours and services.
ACU libraries will remain open to students and staff with a few changes in place.
While classes are paused next week, 23-27 March, ACU libraries remain open to students and staff, including weekends.
Want to improve your Library search results? It's simple, just look left!
Labour Day and Canberra Day public holiday closures on Monday 9 March.
Embrace open education with Open Education Week and the Library's guide to Open Educational Resources.
Online payment service upgrade
Ebsco Ebook links currently experiencing problems
The Library is trialling new hours at the Ballarat and Brisbane libraries
The author of ACU's Book of the Year 2019-2020, This is my song will be visiting Strathfield campus library this Friday 21 February at 12 noon.
Join us for Orientation events and activities
We’re open online 24/7 but the Library will be closed on Monday 27 January for the Australia Day public holiday. We will re-open as normal on Tuesday 28 January
The Library has access to the Story Box Library
Our off campus access system is currently being upgraded.
The Library welcomes you to 2020.
We're closing for the Christmas holiday period, re-opening on 2 January 2020. Check the Library opening hours for more details.
Interlibrary loans will not be processed between Saturday 21 December 2019 to Sunday 5 January 2020
The Library's subscription to Overdrive will cease on 16 December 2019
The above libraries will be closing early on Friday 13 December.
The Melbourne library is closing at 12pm on Thursday 5 December.
The Brisbane library is closing at 12pm on Wednesday 27 November.
Building works will impact Level two of the Library from 18 November - 3 December 2019
During the break all campus Libraries are open Monday to Friday, and our after-hours spaces are available too.
The Ballarat Library will be closed on Friday 8 November for the Ballarat Show Day.
We're always working to improve our collections, and have a new resource on trial until 28 November 2019
Rest, relax and rejuvenate yourself
The Melbourne Library will be closed on Tuesday 5 November for Melbourne Cup Day.
Building works will impact Level one of the Library from 7-16 November 2019
Exams on the horizon? Here are some tips to help you sail through with ease.
Taylor and Francis Online will be unavailable due to scheduled maintenance Tuesday evening and Wednesday morning, 29-30 October 2019
Past exam papers are a great aid for your study, and now you can find them in Library Search!
The 2020 Book of the Year is This Is My Song by Richard Yaxley
Showcasing our Institutional Repository. Invest in your Impact. Deposit in Research Bank.
If you use EndNote on a Mac and want to update to macOS 10.15 Catalina, it is essential that you install EndNote X9.3.1.
Cambridge Shakespeare is on trial in the Library at the request of the Faculty of Education and Arts.
A power outage is scheduled at the Ballarat Library this Saturday.
ACLS Humanities ebooks will be unavailable during scheduled maintenance on Thursday evening, 10 October 2019.
Continued building works will impact the Melbourne library this weekend
We work hard to improve your university experience and one question we are often asked is "Why do we have so many ebooks?"
It's a public holiday for ACT, NSW and QLD on Monday 7 October 2019.
We have a new look - a splash of fresh paint! The resources you use - in a style you know.
Transform your learning with Help yourself, the Library’s online support tool.
Scheduled building works in the James Carroll Building may impact the Library from Monday 2 September to Sunday 29 September 2019.
Ammianus Marcellinus Online is on trial in the Library at the request of the Faculty of Theology and Philosophy.