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Study support

Swanston Library will be closed from 6am Saturday 14 February until 6pm Sunday 15 February due to maintenance works on the City campus.

For alternative study locations RMIT's Carlton Library (Building 94), Swanston Academic Building (Building 80), and the State Library of Victoria will be open throughout the weekend.

If you want to improve your grades, it's smart to ask for help. RMIT University Library provides free study support services and resources to help you build your academic skills.

General study services and resources

Get one-to-one study help

Get personalised 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.

RMIT students can drop in to Student Connect for admin queries, student support and academic advice.

Disability and neurodiversity library support

A team of dedicated library staff can help you access library services, resources and facilities.

Referencing

Learn how to correctly cite all the sources of information you use in assignments and research papers.

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Assignment planner

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

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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.

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Ask the Library

Get help with finding information, accessing library resources, referencing and using the Library. Not sure what you need? Ask the Library!

Learning Lab

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

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Study Spaces

There are a variety of spaces across RMIT for independent study, relaxing or group collaboration.

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Academic integrity

Learn how to prepare your assessments and avoid plagiarism.

Subject guides

Find the best online information resources for your study.

Software and apps

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

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RMIT Adobe Creative Campus

Access Adobe software for free and get in-person help using it from coaches at the Adobe Hub.

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Covidence – Literature review tool

This online tool is designed to simplify and elevate the literature review process.

Generative artificial intelligence resources

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Val GenAI Chatbot

Val is RMIT’s generative artificial intelligence tool. It’s like ChatGPT, but private, secure and free for RMIT students to use.

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Generative AI for students at RMIT module

This module is designed to help you understand how to use AI in your studies appropriately and effectively.

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How to reference artificial intelligence (AI) in assessments

Learn how to correctly acknowledge and reference all AI-generated content used in your assessments.

Artificial intelligence in learning

Use AI responsibly while maintaining academic integrity, critical thinking and creativity.

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RMIT University Library

Digital and print resources, services and facilities to support your information needs.

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Study spaces, computers and printers

Book a study room or computer on campus, or find printing locations.

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Makerspace (City campus)

Access free design equipment – including 3D printers, laser cutters and hand tools – to help you create and make stuff.

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Study break activities

Give your brain a breather with student events and activities.

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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 Indigenous cultures