Library support for researchers

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

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Changes to ARC Open Access Policy

From 1 July 2026, many research outputs funded by Australian Research Council (ARC) must be made openly accessible immediately upon publication or within specific timeframes. The Research Services team is here to support you.

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Advice, training and support

We offer one-on-one assistance, self-paced guides, workshops, webinars, and organise talks by invited speakers.

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Artificial intelligence for researchers

We've published a new guide that provides an overview of artificial intelligence (AI) for academic staff and researchers.
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Adobe Creative Campus at RMIT

All RMIT students have free access to Adobe Express (Premium). Students who need more technical programs in the Adobe Creative Cloud suite for their studies or research also have access to additional programs.

Events

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Research Plus Library workshops

Icon / Small / CalendarCreated with Sketch. 12 Mar 2026 - 29 Oct 2026
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Browse the list of workshops delivered throughout the year by the Library Research services team as part of the Research Plus program.

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Donate Your Used Books for the Great Book Swap 2026

Icon / Small / CalendarCreated with Sketch. 10 Aug 2026 - 04 Sep 2026
Icon / Small / LocationCreated with Sketch. Brunswick, Bundoora, Carlton, Melbourne City

All four campus Libraries are now accepting donations of new or lightly used books, puzzles and board games for our Great Book Swap fundraiser.

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Research Spotlight – Introduction to Overton 1: How to find policy impact

Icon / Small / CalendarCreated with Sketch. 27 Aug 2026
Icon / Small / LocationCreated with Sketch. Teams Live

Presented by Overton's Morgan Adle, join us for this Research Spotlight on using Overton Index to identify policy impact.

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Research Spotlight – Navigating the ARC Open Access Policy

Icon / Small / CalendarCreated with Sketch. 31 Aug 2026
Icon / Small / LocationCreated with Sketch. Teams Live

The Australian Research Council's Open Access policy introduces new requirements for making research outputs openly accessible, with implications for how researchers plan, publish and share their work.


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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.

Learn more about our commitment to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples