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Collections

Our Campus Libraries provide print collections that support ECU teaching and research, with materials reflecting courses taught at each campus. Alongside its print collections, the Library provides access to extensive online resources, including almost one million eBooks, so users can access materials anytime, anywhere.

In addition, the specialised collections listed below offer unique or focused material across specific subject areas.

We continue to expand research collections, in particular online databases and research journals. Higher degree students and staff can also use the document delivery service for materials not held at an ECU Campus Library.

New Library resources added to the collections over the previous week can be viewed in the Library catalogue under "New Items”. You can also set up preferred searches and email alerts through your personal login.

Joondalup Campus Library

Western Australian Teaching and Curriculum Collection (WATCC)

The WATCC preserves materials related to the history and practice of education in Western Australia. It includes:

  • Resources used by teachers and students in WA schools, including curriculum materials, teaching aids, and school library items.
  • Materials used in teacher education in WA, especially when ECU holds the last Australian copy.
  • Publications about WA education, regardless of publisher location.
  • Publications from the WA Department of Education and related educational bodies.
  • Coursework items created by students of former WA teachers' colleges.
  • All formats, including manuscripts, books, serials, audiovisual items, government documents, realia, ephemera, electronic publications, and personal records.

The collection also contains donated materials from notable figures in WA education, including P. Barrett, Clive Hamer, Keith McLean, Thomas Sten, and Neil Traylen.

Test Collection

Educational tests are held in the Teaching Collection.

May O'Brien Collection

A special collection donated by May O'Brien covering significant developments in Aboriginal education in Western Australia and broader indigenous issues. It includes reports, journals, conference papers, curriculum materials and books.

Located in the ECU Archives. Please contact imas@ecu.edu.au or call +61 6 304 2915.

City Campus Library

Music Collection

A collection of sound recordings, music scores, music books and journals located at
City Campus Library (Kaarlak, Level 5).

The collection focuses on classical music, jazz and musical theatre.  Scores are arranged according to the British Catalogue of Music (BCM) numbering system. Sound recordings are arranged numerically (X sequence for LPs, Y sequence for CDs).

Listening facilities are available adjacent to the collection.

Special Collection

This collection holds a wide variety of subject material, including:

  • Australian flora and fauna; history and literature
  • Australian Indigenous and culturally sensitive historical material
  • Indian film history
  • Art, history and photography
  • 18+ works

To view items, submit the Special Collection Access Request form and allow 2-3 business days for a response by email.

Items are for onsite use only and can be accessed in the Special Collection Room (CC.01N.426).

Copying rules vary. Artists’ books cannot be copied or photographed. Other items may be photographed in line with Fair Dealing guidelines.

Gloves are optional. Handle items carefully. Books should be supported when used and not lifted by the spine.

South West Campus Library

Collection strengths include rural and community services, social work, business, computing, education and writing. The Library also houses the ECU Australian Literature Collection.

Online Resources

Our online collections are constantly expanding and include journals, databases, eBook collections and streaming video, providing easy access to essential academic content anytime, anywhere.

The A-Z list of databases can be searched by subject, database type or vendor.

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