Research & References (R&R) are weekly, librarian-led sessions offering practical tools, tips, and strategies to strengthen research skills. New topics each week help build confidence and support academic success.
ECU staff and students now have access to Covidence, a leading tool for streamlining systematic reviews, through a university-wide licence. ECU Library administers access and provides support and training.
ECU’s wellness dogs, Edi and Watson, are back at the Joondalup Library every Tuesday during Semester 2 to support student wellbeing.
ECU Library continues to support access to IGI Global—an evolving academic resource with strong content in business, education, and applied technology.
ProQuest databases will be offline for short time on Sunday 10 August due to a planned maintenance
Harper will be visiting the ECU South West Library throughout Semester 2 as part of ECU’s Wellness Dog program.
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.
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 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
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!
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.
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.
An open textbook led by ECU researchers has been awarded a 2025–26 CAUL OER Collective Grant.
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.
ECU Library provides an update on the 2025 Read & Publish Agreements, including upcoming cap expiries for select publishers and current open access usage.