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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.

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Research Repository

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

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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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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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Library orientation 2025

Whether you are studying online or on campus, we have resources, support and workshops available to help you succeed in your studies at RMIT.

With the Library, you can learn to study smarter, not harder.

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Research Plus Library workshops

Icon / Small / Calendar Created with Sketch. 12 Feb 2025 - 28 Oct 2025
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Express yourself: Your creative profile kickoff!

Icon / Small / Calendar Created with Sketch. 14 Jul 2025 - 16 Jul 2025
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Library orientation tours

Icon / Small / Calendar Created with Sketch. 14 Jul 2025 - 17 Jul 2025
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Library orientation: I've got a question for you

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Icon / Small / Location Created with Sketch. Brunswick, Bundoora, Melbourne City, Carlton
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Makerspace tours

Icon / Small / Calendar Created with Sketch. 14 Jul 2025 - 17 Jul 2025
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Swanston Library morning tea

Icon / Small / Calendar Created with Sketch. 16 Jul 2025
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Swanston Library STEM trivia

Icon / Small / Calendar Created with Sketch. 17 Jul 2025
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Design in a Flash: A Beginner's Guide to Adobe Express

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In the spotlight

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And the winner is...

Discover the results of the 2025 Visualise Your Thesis Competition showcasing the excellent work of our HDR students.
Read about the competition and the top entries
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Images, Copyright and Canvas

This Library Short video explains responsible image use in teaching: use licensed content, register published images with eReserve, seek permission for restricted materials, and always attribute sources. 
Watch the video (MS Stream 8:40 mins)
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Virtual tours of the Library

You can go on a virtual tour of our Library sites and get familiar with those spaces before visiting us in person. Links to tours available under each Library tab.
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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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