How to easily access Library resources – from anywhere

Did you know you can access Library resources directly from your online search engine or mobile device?

There are several third-party browser extensions, plugins and apps that can simplify your research by sharing resources in the RMIT University Library Collection – without having to log in to your Library account. We’re sharing some of our favourite research tools below.

Best for students: LibKey Nomad

Get access to open and Library-subscribed resources, regardless of where you’re searching from. This extension is available on most browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, Safari and Edge. However, note that it’s only available for desktop and laptop browsers – it’s not compatible with mobile or tablet.

Learn more about LibKey Nomad

Best for researchers: EndNote Click

When searching through academic databases and websites such as PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus or Google Scholar, use the EndNote Click browser plugin to bypass paywalls and logins for resources the Library subscribes to. You’ll get access to full-text PDFs and academic articles and be able to export directly to EndNote Desktop, EndNote Online or another reference manager.

Find out how to install EndNote Click

Best for educators: Google Scholar – FindIt@RMIT

Use Google Scholar to find scholarly resources, including journal articles, conference papers, theses, books, preprints, abstracts and technical reports – across all disciplines. Selecting FindIt@RMIT in Google Scholar will let you see Library-subscribed resources in search results, where you’ll bypass any paywalls and access articles via the Library.

Learn how to use Google Scholar

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There are several tools and resources that simplify online access to resources for students, researchers and educators. Check out the full list of tools.

08 July 2026

Other news from the Library

Changes to the ARC Open Access Policy: what you need to know

10 Jul 2026

The Australian Research Council (ARC) recently updated its Open Access Policy, which came into effect on 1 July 2026. The updated policy impacts how research outcomes funded by the ARC are to be published and shared.

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How to easily access Library resources – from anywhere

08 Jul 2026

Did you know you can access Library resources directly from your online search engine or mobile device?

Taking ‘climate action’ for World Environment Day

04 Jun 2026

The Library highlights how every part of the University ecosystem can drive meaningful change, inspire climate conscious behaviours and help build a resilient future.

Introducing the Peter Corrigan Collection

03 Jun 2026

RMIT University Library formally launched the Peter Corrigan Collection on Tuesday 2 June, making many of the late architecture professor’s books and journals available to the public for the first time.

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.

Learn more about our commitment to Indigenous cultures