Library support for students

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

Library Orientation 2026

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.

Join our orientation activities

Get help with your studies

Ask the Library

Get immediate help from a librarian with finding information, locating resources and using the Library.

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Study consultations

Get help with assignments, finding information, referencing, academic writing, study techniques, and English, maths and science skills.

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Peer mentoring

Connect with another student who can help you with coursework, general study skills and academic confidence.

Learning Lab

Access online activities and resources to build your study, writing, maths and English language skills.

24/7 Writing Help

Provide your assignment or written work in our new Val AI persona, Writing Help. You'll receive tips and feedback about your structure, writing, grammar, spelling and more.

LinkedIn Learning

Take advantage of this online training library to improve your creative, business, and software skills.

Computers and study spaces

Find out about computers, printers, scanners and study spaces available at each Library site.

Disability and neurodiversity support

Find out how we can help you use the Library, access assistive technology and find information.

Textbooks and other learning resources for your course

Find out what prescribed and recommended textbooks and other learning resources you will need for your course, and where to get them from.

Go to the learning resources lists on Students website

Get help with your assignments

Get started on your assessment

Find and evaluate relevant information, and keep track of the sources you use.

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Assignment planner

Learn how to stay on track with your assessments using this online tool.

Referencing

Find referencing tips and examples in a range of styles used at RMIT.

Subject guides

Find the best online information resources for your study.

Copyright advice

Advice on using images, videos, sound files and other copyrighted materials.

Software and apps

Access free software, apps and cloud storage for use in your studies.

Academic integrity

Learn how to prepare your assessments and avoid plagiarism.

Assessment types

Watch our videos explaining reports, essay structure, academic writing and more.

Need study advice in person? Get it at the Study Support Hub!

Our friendly and knowledgeable academic skills advisors and librarians are available at the Study Support Hub located in the Swanston Library. Appointments are also available.

Study Support Hub opening hours

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

RMIT Adobe Creative Campus

RMIT is an Adobe Creative Campus, supporting digital fluency and creativity across the University.

Find out more about the Adobe Creative Campus

Are you an effective online learner?

We've developed a set of tutorials to help you prepare for online study and to gain confidence in online communication and collaboration. Learn how to work well in groups, use discussion boards, write academic emails, and study effectively.

Online learning skills tutorials