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Google Scholar

Google Scholar search results include resources from our Library's online collections. Logging into your personal Google account will allow you to export citations to EndNote and other bibliographic management tools. For more information about searching our collections using Google Scholar and how to interpret search results, go to Access information and tips.

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Research Repository

Search for peer-reviewed research outputs and publications produced by RMIT University researchers, including Higher Degree by Research candidates.

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Library subject guides

Need help getting started with your research? These guides highlight the variety of resources you can access, including databases, e-journals, e-books and websites.

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Extended opening hours

From Monday 12 May until Thursday 5 June, Swanston, Brunswick and Bundoora Libraries are open longer hours from Monday to Thursday.

The Carlton Library study space continues to be available every day until 10:45 PM..

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Students

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

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Teachers

Resources and services to help you build your course content, augment your teaching, and improve the learning experience of your students.

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Researchers

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

RMIT Adobe Creative Campus

RMIT Adobe Creative Campus

RMIT is an Adobe Creative Campus, supporting digital fluency and creativity across the University.
Find out more about the RMIT Adobe Creative Campus
Makerspace

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.
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Events

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Library acknowledges National Reconciliation Week 2025

National Reconciliation Week (NRW) 27 May - 3 June is a time for us to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and to explore how each of us can contribute to achieving reconciliation in Australia. 

NRW resources and activities in the Library
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Research Plus Library workshops

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Visualise Your Thesis Competition - get your submissions ready!

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AI in research

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Strategic publishing and open access

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Learning Lab, Easy Cite and other Library tools: Library Teaching Spotlight

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Identifying Research Collaborators - Tools and Techniques: Library Research Spotlight

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In the spotlight

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Case studies: How to find them

This Library Short video (2:54 mins) explains what case studies are, how to find them, and why you would use them in your teaching practice.
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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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Virtual tours of the Library

You can go on a virtual tour of our Library sites and get familiar with those spaces before visiting us in person. Links to tours available under each Library tab.
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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.

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