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Temporary access disruptions to online resources

OpenAthens access is currently unavailable for a number of our resources that use the Atypon software platform, including Sage, Wiley, and AAAS. Affected databases will display an Atypon error message. OpenAthens is working with the platform vendor to resolve this outage ASAP.

If you are on-campus, we recommend using the direct URL for access until this is resolved.

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LibrarySearch

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Google Scholar

Google Scholar search results include resources from our Library's online collections. Logging into your personal Google account will allow you to export citations to EndNote and other bibliographic management tools. For more information about searching our collections using Google Scholar and how to interpret search results, go to Access information and tips.

Research Repository

Search for peer-reviewed research outputs and publications produced by RMIT University researchers, including Higher Degree by Research candidates.

Library subject guides

Need help getting started with your research? These guides highlight the variety of resources you can access, including databases, e-journals, e-books and websites.

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Library essentials

Today's opening hours

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Extended opening hours

From Monday 30 September until 24 October, Swanston, Brunswick and Bundoora Libraries will be open from 8am to 11pm, Monday to Thursday. 

 

Carlton Library study space is available 7 days per week. Swipe card access only.

Services and facilities

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Students

The Library has everything you need to find resources for your assignments, develop your academic skills, improve your marks, and save time.

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Teachers

Resources and services to help you build your course content, augment your teaching, and improve the learning experience of your students.

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Researchers

Resources, advice and training to support you throughout the research process and help you share, manage and promote your research.

RMIT Adobe Creative Campus

RMIT Adobe Creative Campus

RMIT is an Adobe Creative Campus, supporting digital fluency and creativity across the University.
Find out more about the RMIT Adobe Creative Campus
Makerspace

Makerspace

The Makerspace is a place for RMIT community to come together, share skills and experience, creatively collaborate and learn from each other. Open from Monday to Friday.
Find out more about the Makerspace

Events

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Research Plus Library workshops

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Neurodiverse Study Sessions

Icon / Small / Calendar Created with Sketch. 24 Jul 2024 - 23 Oct 2024
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HUSH! - 2024 School of Art Library Exhibition project

Icon / Small / Calendar Created with Sketch. 26 Sep 2024 - 25 Oct 2024
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Research Writing Month October 2024

Icon / Small / Calendar Created with Sketch. 01 Oct 2024 - 31 Oct 2024
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In the spotlight

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Referencing content generated by the AI tools

Using AI tools as part of an assessment task? Learn how to appropriately acknowledge and reference all of the AI-generated content that you include.
Go to AI referencing guide
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Grey literature guide

This guide will help you understand how and why to use grey literature, and identify sources. Learn how to apply targeted search techniques, and how to evaluate grey literature.
Go to the new Grey literature guide
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RMIT University Archives virtual tour

Visit RMIT's state of the art Archives facility located in Bundoora in this online, interactive tour. To navigate, click and drag to explore each 3D space, or tab to move between interactive points.
Take the virtual tour
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Acknowledgement of Country

RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business - Artwork 'Sentient' by Hollie Johnson, Gunaikurnai and Monero Ngarigo.

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