Library

One of your greatest assets in your quest for scholarly success is getting to know your library. Whether you’re browsing our online databases on a laptop at home or searching the stacks for that book you need, our campus libraries are powerful tools for teaching, learning and research.

Tap into a world of resources

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As repositories of knowledge, libraries have always been at the heart of universities. Ours are no different. And using them is easy and rewarding.

Level up at the library

Our campus libraries, resources and librarians are there to help you tackle those tricky essays, and provide the quiet or collaborative space you need to get your work done.

Discover the library

Public access

Everyone in the community can join our campus libraries. If you’re not an ACU student or staff member, find out what a library membership will cost and what services are available.

Find out how to join the library

Our library facilities

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Find out how you can make the most of your campus library.

Visit your library

Book rooms, study safely after hours, access free WiFi, and find a team of friendly and knowledgeable librarians ready to help you.

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Our services

See what services are available with your student card, including borrowing, room bookings, copying and printing and our help service.

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Accessibility

People of all abilities can access our information, resources and services. Our libraries are wheelchair-accessible, and we offer adaptive technology.

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Resources to meet your needs

Library guides

We’ve put together guides to help you find the most useful resources for your study area, including academic journals, databases, books and key websites. There’s also a guide designed specially for international students.

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Help for postgrads

Access a range of materials that will make studying for your postgraduate degree just that little bit easier. We’ll even give you a step-by-step guide to the most effective ways of approaching your research.

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Help for researchers

Feel supported at each step of your research project. Whether you need assistance finding, managing and sorting through your citations, or a boost in getting your research published, we’ve got you covered.

Get research help

You ask. We listen

Got a question, a concern or just need some help finding what you need? We're here to help online any time of the day or night and on the phone or in person during office hours. Choose whatever works best for you, we're listening. 

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Contact us

Got a question? Ask one of our librarians by email or chat at any time of the day or night during semester, or drop into one of our campus libraries.

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Opening hours

Find out when each of our campus libraries are open so you can drop in to borrow books, get support from our staff or use our study spaces.

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Student services

Succeed in your studies by taking advantage of our range of services, from academic skills development to multifaith chaplaincy to counselling.

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Campus facilities

From interactive nursing labs to public art galleries, a range of facilities are available on each campus to help you get the most out of your studies.

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Find your course

Access our course finder to search and filter through specific courses, view study areas and check which courses are available at each ACU campus around Australia.

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Apply to study at ACU

Ready to get your ACU study started? Find out if you're eligible for your chosen course and what you’ll need to get your application underway smoothly.

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Have a question?

We're available 9am–5pm AEDT,
Monday to Friday

If you’ve got a question, our AskACU team has you covered. You can search FAQs, text us, email, live chat, call – whatever works for you.

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