The University Library is much more than a collection of books. There are many services and facilities here that will improve your experience at RMIT, saving you time and helping you study smarter.
Visit us in person and online
Dropping into your nearest Library site is a good way to get familiar with the place and find out what it can do for you during your time at RMIT. Each Library site has computers, desks with power points for laptops and comfortable informal study areas. You can also find out about group study rooms, silent areas, photocopying and printing facilities, and how to borrow. Ask our friendly staff if you have any questions.
The Library website is another way to become familiar with what’s available.
If you are a remote or external student, find out what the Library can do for you. There are also special services if you are studying outside Australia.
Ask for help
The Library is here to help! Friendly and quick assistance is available for help in areas like where to find information, how to navigate Library e-resources, or how to compile a bibliography.
If you are in the Library, you can approach the service desks and get instant one-on-one assistance.
Alternatively, our Ask a Librarian service is designed to answer your questions wherever you are. Receive help by phone, email or live chat.
You can always Ask a Librarian.
Come to a Library class
The Library currently offers three classes: So you think you can Google?, Finding journal articles and Introduction to EndNote. (EndNote is a reference management program used widely in universities).
Undergraduate students will find the So you think you can Google? class particularly helpful - learning to use the internet specifically for your studies will improve your performance as a student and save you time researching.
Your lecturer may also want to book a Library class about researching in your area of study. Specialist librarians are available to teach these skills, so if you’re interested, talk to your lecturer or tutor.
Book Library classes.
Find and bookmark your Subject Guide
Library Subject Guides are a great way to get started with research. Each online Guide is tailored to a specific area of study; it outlines how to research in your area and where to look for information. Bookmark your Subject Guide today – it’s your shortcut to finding what you need.
Explore Library subject guides.
Learn to use our catalogue
The Library catalogue contains the records of everything the Library holds. You can search or browse the catalogue, access your course material (Reserve collection) and go directly to full-text journal databases using your RMIT login. If the item you want is out on loan, you can place a hold on it. If you want to see when your loans are due or to renew them, you can do it here by logging into your Library account.
Start searching the Library catalogue.
Learn to use Search It, our gateway to e-resources
Search It gives you access to all our e-resources, many of which contain the full text of journal articles, magazines, newspapers, e-books and other publications. Access to full-text journal articles means you can read or print articles directly from the computer.
Connect to Search It from the Find information in the Library page.