Library orientation

Get a head start with our Orientation Week (O Week) events, for both our Vocational Education (VE) and Higher Education (HE) students. Whether you are studying online or on campus, we have services, resources and support available to help you succeed in your studies at RMIT. We are running events for Vocational Education (VE) students and Higher Education (HE) students. See you online or at one of our campus Libraries - we can't wait to meet you!

Here is a brief overview of our services.

Library and study support in Canvas

You can access our services, resources and expertise directly from your course. Look for the Library and study support link in the course menu.

Library website and the Library support for students page

You can access the Library's home page from the top menu anywhere on the RMIT website. There you can search our collections using LibrarySearch, or go straight to the Study/Information for students page that connects you to all the Library and study support services and facilities we provide for you.

Accessing books and articles

You have an extensive collection of electronic and print resources at your fingertips, including recommended and required texts for your courses.

• Find out about borrowing, your Library account and Library collections: Borrowing and collections.
• Assignments: get started guide has plenty of tips for finding quality information for assessments.

If you are unsure where to start with your research, try our Library subject guides. They will make your research easier and more effective by providing curated resources, expert advice and essential tools tailored to your discipline.

Assignment help

Visit the RMIT Learning Lab for online resources to enhance your writing, research and study skills. The time you invest in learning these skills will make your studies easier and help you achieve top marks on your assignments and exams.

Check out the RMIT Assignment Planner to help manage your assignments by breaking down tasks, setting deadlines and providing helpful tips to keep you organised and on track for submitting high-quality work on time.

Get 1:1 help

Need help with research and writing? Maybe your maths or science skills need some development? Or do you want to connect with other students who have done your course for general advice and tips? We can help!

• Ask the Library chat: get immediate help from Library staff with finding information, locating resources and using the Library.
• Study consultations: Visit our Study Support Hub, book an online appointment or submit a question to our study support team for help with research, referencing, English language, writing skills, math and science queries, or study techniques.
• Peer mentoring: Connect with another student who can help you with coursework, general study skills and academic confidence.