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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.

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Library orientation 2024

Whether you are studying online or on campus, we have resources, support and workshops available to help you. With the Library, you can learn to study smarter, not harder.

Join our orientation activites

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Textbook lists for your course

Find prescribed and recommended textbooks for your courses, and where you can access online or buy your books.

See textbook lists

Get help with your studies

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Ask the Library

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

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One-on-one consultations

Request expert help from RMIT staff with assignment writing, referencing, maths, physics, chemistry, statistics and more.

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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.

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Studiosity

Any time you need assistance with your assignments, get online study help from Studiosity experts.

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LinkedIn Learning

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

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Computers and study spaces

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

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Disability and neurodiversity support

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

Get help with your assignments

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Academic integrity

Learn how to prepare your assessments and avoid plagiarism.

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Assessment types

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

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The Library Makerspace

The Makerspace is a place for the RMIT community to come together, share skills and experience, creatively collaborate and learn from each other.

Find out more about the Makerspace

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Adobe Creative Campus at RMIT

Take advantage of a free access to 22 Adobe Creative Cloud apps, including PhotoShop, InDesign and Premiere Pro. To find out more about access, training, and to get inspired, visit:

RMIT Adobe Creative Campus page

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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

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.

Set yourself for study success with these introductory videos

Set yourself for study success with these introductory videos

What's on

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Library Pride writing and art competition

03 Jul 2024 - 11 Aug 2024

Submit a written or audiovisual response that exemplifies your own vision, story, experience, hope or dream for the future of the LGBTQIA+ community - OUR FUTURE!

Visualise Your Thesis Competition - get your submissions ready!

08 Jul 2024 - 11 Aug 2024

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Library tours

15 Jul 2024 - 18 Jul 2024

Tour the Library’s spaces, learn how our collections and services can help you succeed in your studies and improve your assignments. No registration needed.

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Scavenger Hunt: a Library orientation event

15 Jul 2024 - 19 Jul 2024

Prepare to embark on a quest that will transport you into the depths of knowledge and discovery.

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Carlton Orientation: Board games and snacks

17 Jul 2024

Carlton

Are you ready to roll the dice, strategise your way to victory, and unleash your inner board gamer? Look no further! The Board Game event in O Week is calling all students who crave camaraderie, competition, and endless fun!

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NAIDOC Week Films

17 Jul 2024

Melbourne City

Celebrate blak ingenuity with two films centring the brilliance of First Nations women as they thrive and overcome!

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Study support information sessions and morning tea

18 Jul 2024

Melbourne City

Get started with your new academic journey by attending the RMIT University Library's study support information session and morning tea.

Swanston Orientation: Adobe Firefly Hackathon

18 Jul 2024

Melbourne City

Activate your future, today! Prepare for study success with Adobe.

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Help and related information

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Help and related information

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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 'Luwaytini' by Mark Cleaver, Palawa.

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