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Access millions of primary source materials with British Online Archives
Boasting more than five million primary source records and covering over five hundred years of history, British Online Archives (BOA)'s extensive digital archive offers unique insights into global events, trends, and themes which have shaped both…
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The power of sharing: over 30,000 inter-library loans in just two years!
Since switching to a new library management system two years ago, the ANU Library has reached a remarkable milestone of over 30,000 inter-library loans! This includes 20,000 borrowing requests fulfilled for ANU staff and students from other…
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Art & Music Update August 2024
Hail remediation work continues at the School of Art & Design, including the Art & Music Library branch. A firm timeframe for reopening is still being worked towards, with October 2024 being the latest advice provided in the 14 May 2024…
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ANU Print Repository relocation project update
The ANU Print Repository relocation project is nearing completion!All year, our staff have been hard at work relocating 47km of collection materials to the new storage facility in Symonston.While the building is still a construction site and closed…
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ANU Library launches study spaces to support neurodiverse students
ANU University Librarian, Ms Roxanne Missingham and Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Academic), Professor Grady Venville are pleased to announce the official opening of two new study spaces designed to better accommodate the needs of neurodiverse students in…
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Library and Information Week - exploring the roots of democracy
The theme this Library and Information Week (29 July – 4 August) is Roots of democracy.The ANU Library holds collections dedicated to both British and Australian Parliamentary resources to support studies covering all aspects of politics and…
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How we’re keeping the fire burning this NAIDOC week
NAIDOC Week celebrations are held across Australia to celebrate and recognise the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. This week is an opportunity for us all to learn about First Nations cultures and…
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ANU Privacy update
Privacy – it is all about you.ANU recognises that privacy is very important.The way we collect, use, disclose, secure, and dispose of personal information is governed by our compliance with, and obligations as an 'agency' under the Privacy Act 1988…
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Art & Music Library update - June
The Art and Music Library will reopen following ongoing construction work associated with hail remediation. A firm timeframe is not available as yet, with October 2024 being the latest advice provided in the 14 May 2024 On Campus – staff edition.…
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New Read and Publish Agreement with Cold Spring Harbour Laboratory
We are very pleased to announce that the ANU Library has a new Read and Publish (RAP) agreement with leading publishers in molecular biology, cancer studies, neuroscience, plant biology, and genetics, Cold Spring Harbour Laboratory Press.The new…
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