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Library for researchers

Research repository VURR

It is an open-access repository that showcases the research and scholarly outputs of VU staff and higher degree research students.

Library research support

As a research staff or Higher Degree Research candidate, you can use research lounges and receive valuable professional and personal support.

Publishing your research

Early researchers seeking advice on where to publish their first article, or seniors seeking guidelines on how to comply with a future mandate.

Library news & events

IDAHOBIT 2025: Pride exhibition

View the Pride exhibition highlighting VU’s history celebrating Pride and VU resources that spotlight queer voices and lived experiences. Exhibition: 20 May - 30 June, during library opening hours.

Library workshop: Literature search support

If you cannot find what you need and get lost in the literature, this online library workshop is for you. Come and talk to our expert librarians about how to find relevant literature in this time of information overwhelm: Monday 30 June, 10.30-11.30am.

Search new database of Open Access journals

Search the new database of Open Access journals to find journals where you can publish without paying an article processing charge.

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Library is open weekends

Footscray Park Library and City Library are open on weekends, except Easter long weekend (18-22 April). Check opening hours.

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Updated library guide on generative AI

Refer to the updated Library Guide 'Introduction to Generative AI' to understand how and when you can use Generative AI for your studies.