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Comics Plus collection now available

Tuesday, 14 April 2026 Centres > Library Services > News and events > 2026 > 04

Explore thousands of digital comics, manga and graphic novels with Comics Plus, now available to ECU students and staff.

ECU Library reaches one million eBooks

Tuesday, 07 April 2026 Centres > Library Services > News and events > 2026 > 04

Over one million eBooks are now available through ECU Library, with flexible, 24/7 access to essential reading and research materials from anywhere.

Planned System Maintenance

Wednesday, 01 April 2026 Centres > Library Services > News and events > 2026 > 04

Planned system maintenance on Saturday 11 April (11am–7pm AWST) may affect access to Library Search and related services.

Read & Publish Agreements return in 2026 with updates

Thursday, 19 March 2026 Centres > Library Services > News and events > 2026 > 03

Read & Publish Agreements continue in 2026, enabling ECU researchers to publish Open Access in selected journals without paying article processing charges.

McGraw Hill eTextbooks Now Available via ECU Library

Tuesday, 17 March 2026 Centres > Library Services > News and events > 2026 > 03

ECU Library now provides access to McGraw Hill eTextbooks through a new subscription. Students and staff can read titles online via EBSCOhost.

Visit the Library at ECU Open Days

Wednesday, 11 March 2026 Centres > Library Services > News and events > 2026 > 03

Discover the Library during ECU Open Day. Join a guided tour, explore study spaces and collections, and chat with library staff.

Library Peer Assistants here to support your study

Tuesday, 10 March 2026 Centres > Library Services > News and events > 2026 > 03

Need help with Library services or learning technologies? Library Peer Assistants are available on campus, online and by phone seven days a week during semester to support you.

Therapy dogs Edi and Watson return to Joondalup Library

Monday, 09 March 2026 Centres > Library Services > News and events > 2026 > 03

Edi and Watson are back at the Joondalup Campus Library this semester. Ask Library staff when the therapy dogs will be visiting next and drop by to say hello.

Scopus AI introductory webinar

Wednesday, 18 February 2026 Centres > Library Services > News and events > 2026 > 02

Learn about Scopus AI in this introductory webinar delivered in partnership with the ECU Library.

Visit the Library during Orientation

Wednesday, 04 February 2026 Centres > Library Services > News and events > 2026 > 02

Join the Library during Orientation Weeks to explore study spaces, attend helpful workshops, take a guided tour, and connect with academic support services, online or on campus. Whether you’re studying at Joondalup, City Campus or remotely, the Library is here to support you from day one.

Mount Lawley Campus Library closing 28 January 2026

Tuesday, 13 January 2026 Centres > Library Services > News and events > 2026 > 01

The Mount Lawley Campus Library’s final day will be on 28 January 2026 with Library services reopening at ECU City Campus on 2 February 2026.

Joondalup Library access changes during network upgrade

Tuesday, 06 January 2026 Centres > Library Services > News and events > 2026 > 01

Due to a scheduled network outage, some areas of the ECU Joondalup Library will be temporarily closed between Tuesday, 13 and Friday, 16 January 2026. Library staff will be onsite to help throughout the week.

Planned System Maintenance

Tuesday, 16 December 2025 Centres > Library Services > News and events > 2025 > 12

System maintenance will be taking place on Sunday 21 December affecting ECU Library Search.

Revised Elsevier Offer Endorsed for 2026

Monday, 15 December 2025 Centres > Library Services > News and events > 2025 > 12

CAUL has endorsed a revised Elsevier offer for 2026, meaning an in-principle read and publish agreement is now expected. ECU Library will share further updates as details are confirmed.

Expanded Taylor & Francis Access at ECU

Tuesday, 02 December 2025 Centres > Library Services > News and events > 2025 > 12

ECU students and staff now have expanded access to Taylor & Francis eTextbooks and eBooks through a new pilot subscription and the ongoing EBA program.

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