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ECU Library’s Continued Access to IGI Global Resources

Thursday, 07 August 2025 Centres > Library Services > News and events > 2025 > 08

ECU Library continues to support access to IGI Global—an evolving academic resource with strong content in business, education, and applied technology.

Scheduled Server Maintenance for ProQuest Databases

Tuesday, 05 August 2025 Centres > Library Services > News and events > 2025 > 08

ProQuest databases will be offline for short time on Sunday 10 August due to a planned maintenance

Harper the Wellness Dog Returns to the SW Library

Monday, 04 August 2025 Centres > Library Services > News and events > 2025 > 08

Harper will be visiting the ECU South West Library throughout Semester 2 as part of ECU’s Wellness Dog program.

SAGE Catalyst E-Textbooks Moving to New Platform

Tuesday, 29 July 2025 Centres > Library Services > News and events > 2025 > 07

From 1 August, SAGE Catalyst will move to a new platform, VitalSource. Access will continue via updated Reading List links and the Library’s A–Z Databases page.

ALIA Library & Information Week 2025

Monday, 28 July 2025 Centres > Library Services > News and events > 2025 > 07

Library and Information Week (28 July–3 August) highlights why literacy matters. Visit ECU Library to explore how we support access and inclusion for all.

Emerald and ICE Resources Moving to a New Platform

Thursday, 17 July 2025 Centres > Library Services > News and events > 2025 > 07

Emerald and ICE content will move to a new combined Emerald Insight platform during the week of 21 July. Access will remain uninterrupted for most users, with automatic redirection and consolidated user accounts

New! 24/7 Laptop Lockers Now Available at Joondalup Library

Wednesday, 16 July 2025 Centres > Library Services > News and events > 2025 > 07

Laptop Lockers are now available at Joondalup Library, giving students 24/7 access to short-term loan laptops for up to 7 days. Just use your student ID to borrow a laptop anytime, day or night!

Explore your Library during Orientation

Monday, 14 July 2025 Centres > Library Services > News and events > 2025 > 07

Take part in Semester 2 Orientation and discover what the Library has to offer. Register for a workshop, join a guided tour, and familiarise yourself with key study spaces, support services and research tools before classes commence.

Wiley E-Textbooks moving to EBSCOhost

Thursday, 10 July 2025 Centres > Library Services > News and events > 2025 > 07

From 1 January 2026, Wiley e-textbooks will move from ProQuest to EBSCOhost. Early access is already available. Access titles via Library Search or the A–Z Database.

ECU-led Open Textbook Receives CAUL OER Collective Grant

Wednesday, 09 July 2025 Centres > Library Services > News and events > 2025 > 07

An open textbook led by ECU researchers has been awarded a 2025–26 CAUL OER Collective Grant.

ECU Library honours 50 Years of NAIDOC

Monday, 07 July 2025 Centres > Library Services > News and events > 2025 > 07

ECU Library is proud to celebrate 50 years of NAIDOC Week with a digital display and featured books honouring the 2025 theme: The Next Generation: Strength, Vision and Legacy.

2025 Read & Publish Agreements Update

Thursday, 26 June 2025 Centres > Library Services > News and events > 2025 > 06

ECU Library provides an update on the 2025 Read & Publish Agreements, including upcoming cap expiries for select publishers and current open access usage.

Library Peer Assistants on Semester Break from 20 June

Tuesday, 17 June 2025 Centres > Library Services > News and events > 2025 > 06

The Library Peer Assistant service pauses from 20 June to 14 July. Campus libraries stay open, and learning-tech support remains available via email, phone, and Library Desks.

The Library’s Got You: Free Snacks and Stationery!

Friday, 13 June 2025 Centres > Library Services > News and events > 2025 > 06

ECU Library is providing free snacks and stationery from 9–20 June to support students during exams—while supplies last!

Loan laptops are due for return by 23 June

Monday, 09 June 2025 Centres > Library Services > News and events > 2025 > 06

Loan laptops need to be returned by 23 June 2025, during staff hours. Please return to the campus you borrowed from.

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