La Trobe University Library
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Our expertise, collections and environments empower and inspire our communities’ learning, teaching and research.
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Spotlights on Success
Monday 14 September – Thursday 8 October
Join us for a series of workshops with a spotlight on the skills and resources you need for end-of-semester success in assessment and exams.
Launches at the Library - Language and Gesture
Wednesday 30 September at Bundoora Library
Hosted by Professor Raelene Wilding, join Dr Lauren Gawne (Gesture: A Slim Guide) and Dr Carrie Tiffany (The Lady With the Dog) for a conversation about writing on language and gesture.
Shut Up and Study (SUAS)
Structured group study sessions at Bundoora Library
Need help staying focused? Join our SUAS sessions that alternate quiet work time with short breaks. It’s simple, flexible and surprisingly effective.
Recent news
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Announcing the 2026 Winners of the Graduate Research Poster Competition
Well done to all who participated in this year's competition, and congratulations to the three winners.
Workshops, training and events
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Research Data Management @ La Trobe
Wednesday 23 September 10:00am
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Using Library Databases and Google Scholar
Wednesday 23 September 11:00am
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Library Research - Drop-in Session
Wednesday 23 September 12:30pm
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Dimensions Analytics - An introduction to tracing your research
Wednesday 23 September 3:00pm
Opening hours Wednesday 23 September 2026
Select a campus for future dates and face-to-face hours.
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| Mildura |
Closed |
| Melbourne (City) |
PLA availability |
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| Albury-Wodonga | |
| Sydney | |
| Mildura |
8am-5pm |
| Mildura | |
| Shepparton |
9am-5pm |
| Melbourne (City) |
8am-5pm |
| Sydney |
8:30am-8pm |
| Melbourne (Bundoora) |
Open 24 hours |
| Albury-Wodonga |
8am-Midnight |
| Bendigo |
Open 24 hours |
| Bendigo | |
| Melbourne (City) | |
| Melbourne (Bundoora) | |
| Albury-Wodonga |
8 am-Midnight |
| Online services |
9am-6pm (Online chat), 9am-5pm (Phone) |
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The Library
News
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Library Collections Search will soon have a new look
From Tuesday 7 July, you can search the Library collections using a cleaner, easier-to-use interface.
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Graduate Research Poster Competition
La Trobe’s Graduate Research Poster Competition challenges graduate researchers at any stage of their candidature to present their research in an eye-catching, informative poster format.
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Unlock more research with Document Delivery
Borrow from other libraries with Document Delivery
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Lexis+ migration
The Library’s subscription to Lexis Advance will be upgraded to Lexis+ on Thursday 19 February.
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Indigenous Acknowledgement
La Trobe University proudly acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands where its campuses are located in Victoria. We recognise that Indigenous Australians have an ongoing connection to the land and the University values their unique contribution to both the University and the wider Australian society. Find out more