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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 launch: Tuesday 20 May, 11.30am-12.30pm. The exhibition will run until 30 June during library opening hours.

Library workshop: Getting started with Academic Integrity

Learn why academic integrity matters, and how to access Academic Integrity resources to support your learning: Thursday 10 April, Friday 9 May, and Wednesday 4 June.

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Library workshop: Referencing made easy using Zotero

Learn how to use Zotero, a free reference management tool, to correctly reference the information resources in your assessment: Tuesdays 13 May and 3 June, 2-2.45pm.

Library workshop: Digital citizenship

This library workshop will introduce you to the concept of digital literacies which are the skills and tools that underpin professional practice in the 21st century: Thursday 22 May and Wednesday 11 June.

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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.