News
Find out what is happening in the Library and Academic Centre, the Colleges, the University of Melbourne and beyond!
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New books for March-April 2024
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Develop your research, writing and referencing skills in 2024!
Develop skills in using Endnote and Zotero referencing software, library research skills, online publishing and more.
The Scholarly Services Department @unimelb are there to assist with classes running from March.
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New books for February 2024
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New books for November-December 2023
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New books for October 2023
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Sustainability Week 2023
Uni of Melbourne supports sustainability on campus by running a series of free events for students. Learn more about sustainable practices such as vegan cooking, mindfulness in nature, recycled art classes and sustainable gardening.
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New books for August-September 2023
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Indigenous Voice to Parliament
VOICEfacts series: what is the voice?
Understand the the proposed Indigenous Voice to Parliament by watching a series of informative videos created by University of Melbourne academics.
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New Titles for June-July 2023
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New titles for May 2023
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Research Skills Classes for 2023 are now on!
Develop skills in using Endnote and Zotero referencing software, library research skills, online publishing and more.
The Scholarly Services Department @unimelb are there to assist with classes running from March.
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International Women's Day 2023 @unimelb
Transforming women's lives through research. Read some feature articles on how the University of Melbourne is using research to changes women's lives.
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New titles for March & April 2023
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News books for January - February 2023
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New books for October 2022
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New titles for September 2022
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New titles for August 2022
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New titles for June-July 2022
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Sem 1 2022: SwotVac & Exams
SwotVac is here! From Monday 30 May to Sunday 5 June, Tutorial Rooms 2, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 may be booked for a maximum of 4 hours/person or group/day.
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New Titles for May 2022
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New Books for April 2022
Have a browse and borrow our newest additions to the SNAC library.
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New titles for March 2022
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New titles for February 2022
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New titles for January 2022
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Library Training Sessions: Uni of Melbourne
University of Melbourne libraries are running a number of informative sessions for: developing your research skills, using Python, publishing your STEMM thesis and file management 101.
Follow the link below to book into the sessions beginning from March 2022.
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New titles for November 2021
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Uni of Melbourne: Being Human Festival
The Faculty of Arts is delighted to once again host the international hub of the UK's Being Human Festival. Exploring the theme of 'renewal', the online program offers a range of events and activities celebrating the breadth, diversity and vitality of the humanities.
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Everything you need to know about your exams for Sem 2 2021
Everything you need to know about your exams — when they will be, how to prepare, and what to do on exam day. See here for information on how exams will run in the second half of the year 2021.
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New books for October 2021
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Melbourne Writers Festival Digital: First Nations events series
Discover our First Nations events series:
Melbourne Writers Festival presents a series of free digital events programmed by two leading First Nations curators-renowned academic and author Marcia Langton and Jingili Mudburra editor Bridget Caldwell-Bright.
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New titles for September 2021
Exciting new fiction and non-fiction titles now available to borrow from the Academic Centre.
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VaxFACTS videos answer your COVID-19 questions
Clear, concise, accessible and easy-to-understand public health messaging is critical in the ongoing battle against vaccine hesitancy and the spread of misinformation in the pandemic.
That’s why the University of Melbourne has launched its own website, VaxFACTS (vaxfacts.org.au), featuring a series of simple videos aimed at the public to answer common questions and bust widely-shared myths about COVID-19 vaccines.
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700th anniversary of Dante's death
14 September 2021 is the 700th anniversary of the death of Dante Alighieri (14 September 1321), author of one of the greatest works of medieval poetry, the Divine Comedy. This epic poem in Italian narrates the poet's spiritual journey from the frozen depths of hell to the cosmic heights of heaven, while exploring themes such as sin, virtue and transcendent love. Read more on Dante's life and legacy of works on the British Library's medieval blog.
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Visualise Your Thesis Award 2021
The University of Melbourne Visualise Your Thesis Award 2021 is a competition for research students to create a 60 second video 'visualising' their thesis topic. See below to watch the videos. Winner to be announced by UOM today!
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Melbourne Writers Festival Digital
MWF Digital: brings some of the world’s essential literary voices into your home via video, from Pulitzer Prize winners to exhilarating debut authors to the most talked-about novelists of the year.
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New books for July-August 2021
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New titles for June 2021
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New books for May 2021
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Tutorial Rooms during SWOTVAC & Exams
Hoping to book a tutorial room for study during SWOTVAC? Wondering how to book a room at the Academic Centre for your exam? Read below for more information and contact details.
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National Library of Australia Summer Scholarships Program 2022
The National Library of Australia Summer Scholarships program supports PhD students who require access to the Library’s collections to assist their postgraduate research.
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Researcher @Library Blog
Research strategies, digital tools, news and support for academic researchers.
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New books for April 2021
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New books for March 2021
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New books for February 2021
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2021 library workshops for University of Melbourne research students
Research and library workshops are now available for students wanting to hone their academic and research skills. Book a spot and discover the resources on offer to all @Unimelb students.
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New books for 2021
Exciting new fiction and non-fiction titles now available to borrow from the Academic Centre.
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New books at SNAC for November 2020
Exams are almost over! Time to grab a great new read from the fiction shelves. Have a look at the latest fiction and non fiction reads available from SNAC this month.
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New titles at SNAC October 2020
Check out this month's great new books at SNAC!
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New books at SNAC September 2020
New books ready to borrow from the library shelves!
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Book message of the month
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Academic skills
The University of Melbourne Academic Skills website is a comprehensive source of online learning workshops, one on one advice, workshops and English language development programs to name a few.
Browse the site to realise your full potential during your university course of study.
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23 Research Things
A program of 23 blog posts that highlight digital tools to support the research activities of academics and graduate students. Guest bloggers share their expertise on a set of research tools or topics, and outline why and how these might be integrated into practice. Guests include researchers, technologists, data scientists, and librarians.
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Print collection delivery to @uniofmelbourne students
The University of Melbourne library service is now offering a postal service for students to access print items from the collection.
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New titles at SNAC for August 2020
Have a browse of the newest titles on offer at SNAC. See below to access fiction and non-fiction titles from the SNAC catalogue.
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Melbourne Uni: Campus Colouring In
Colouring in is a great way to practice mindfulness. Try your hand at colouring in these beautiful illustrations of Melbourne University's most iconic campus buildings.
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Law and COVID-19
Law and medical students or anyone interested in how the COVID-19 pandemic will affect different sectors of law should watch this short but informative Youtube series.
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Online jigsaw puzzles from the Museum of New Zealand
The Museum of New Zealand has created online jigsaw puzzles using images from their collections.
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Studying remotely
The University of Melbourne Library has compiled a guide to help you study remotely.
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New titles at SNAC for March 2020
The Academic Centre librarians have been busy filling the shelves with wonderful new titles. See below to access a wide range of fiction and non fiction from the SNAC catalogue.
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University of Melbourne Library New Users' Library Guide
If you missed a University Library tour during O-week, access the guide at http://unimelb.libguides.com/userguide
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#ColourOurCollections
#ColourOurCollections is a collaborative social media colouring festival for Libraries, Archives and other notable cultural institutions. Get out your textas and best derwent pencils to win one of four $50 prizes! More details and the #ColourOurCollections bookmarks found here.
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SummerFest 2020
SummerFest 2020 will take place on Wednesday 26th February at Parkville UniMelb. This is one date to put in your diaries for a full day of O-Week festivities and a chance to meet other new students. Follow the link below for more info and to join the Facebook event.
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The University of Melbourne lectures series
Free Public Lectures are kicking off again at UniMelb! From Pope Francis, the weird and wonderful world of health, Harvey Weinstein and Women’s rights and 21st century art there is something for everyone this February.
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2020 Library Workshops for University of Melbourne Researchers
Attention all University of Melbourne researchers: bookings are now open for 2020 workshops. Get tips and expert guidance on getting the most out of the services and resources offered by the University libraries. Workshops include Getting Started with Library Research and File Management 101: Taming the Digital Chaos.
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The Best Books of 2019
Pick up a copy of one of the best books of 2019 according to The New Yorker, Barack Obama or the best Australian fiction as selected by the amazing Readings bookstore. The Academic Centre has lots of great new fiction for you to borrow
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Victorian Premier’s Literary Prize for Fiction 2020
Congratulations to Christos Tsiolkas for winning the Victorian Premier’s Literary Prize for Fiction 2020!
Borrow a copy of Damascus from the Academic Centre and explore a fine work of literary fiction that encompasses the historical events surrounding the establishment of the Christian Church.