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Bookable Spaces at Chifley Library
Students have long been able to book a Group Study Room in each of the ANU Library branches, but in 2026 Chifley Library is trialling an expansion of this booking system to two other study areas – the Computer Desks on Level 2, and the Study Booths…
Launch of the ANU Open Journal Finder
The ANU Library is pleased to announce the launch of the ANU Open Journal Finder Tool (OJF), now available to support researchers in identifying suitable open access publishing venues.Over 13000 journals included in ANU Library’s Read & Publish…
Copyright Amendment Act 2026: What the Changes Mean for ANU
The Copyright Amendment Act 2026 has now passed through Parliament and is on its way to receiving Royal Assent.These reforms introduce two meaningful and welcome changes for the ANU community:Orphan WorksA new orphan-works scheme will allow…
Chifley Library Welcomes Over 1,300 for Open Day
On 28 March Chifley Library welcomed over 1,300 visitors through its doors for ANU Open Day. Prospective students and their families got a chance to speak with library staff and explore the building’s study spaces, services and collections,…
Training Module - Managing Research Data at ANU
Are you interested in strengthening your research practice? Explore our new online training module “Managing Research Data at ANU”.The Library is excited to announce the launch of a brand new online, self-paced training module: Managing…
Staff Picks: Summer eBook for holiday
Yay! The holidays have arrived! If you missed our in-person Staff Picks session, this post is a dedicated eBook-only roundup so you can still explore the recommendations online.Each title comes recommended by a member of Library staff (turns…
New Improved RAP Agreements with Taylor & Francis, Wiley and Springer
Universities Australia has announced that through the sector-wide collaboration between CAUL, Universities Australia and Universities New Zealand – Te Pōkai Tara, in principle for read and publish agreements with…
Snacks, Strategies and Study Breaks: thousands join library sessions ahead of exams
In the lead-up to the Semester 1 exam period, students across ANU took time to recharge and prepare through a series of snacks & study break sessions and sit down & study workshops. Between 27 May 2025 and 4 June 2025, a total of eight…
Bridging Past and Future: How ANU Library Resources Support First Nations Research
National Reconciliation Week (NRW) is a time to reflect on Australia’s shared history and consider how we move forward together. At The Australian National University (ANU), it also marks one year since the launch of the Indigenous Knowledges…
