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Welcome back!

As the new year starts, the Library hopes you had a pleasant break and are looking forward to an exciting and productive 2026. Remember, as… Read More

Have a lovely break! See you next year!

As the academic year draws to a close, the Library team would like to extend our warmest wishes for a joyful holiday season and an inspiring… Read More

New open access textbook: ‘Beyond coding: The complete guide to IT soft skills’

The Library is pleased to announce the publication of a new open access textbook by Dr David Tuffley, Beyond coding: The complete guide to IT… Read More

Academic integrity tutorials update

The Library’s academic integrity modules have been updated with new names:   Mandatory Introduction to Academic Integrity Module  This required module… Read More

New Using Generative AI webpage

The Library’s new Using Generative AI webpage is now live!  This resource helps students explore, understand and ethically use… Read More

Open Access Week: Co-creating shared knowledge through citizen science

This year’s Open Access Week theme, ‘Who owns our knowledge?’, invites us to reflect on how knowledge is created, where it comes from, whose… Read More

Who Owns Our Knowledge? Indigenous Data Sovereignty and Open Access

As we reflect on the 2025 Open Access Week theme, “Who Owns Our Knowledge?”, Indigenous Data Sovereignty (IDS) offers… Read More

Open access and policy: A win-win for research and society

Policymakers, analysts, think tanks and advocacy groups regularly produce policy documents that shape our lives, often drawing on academic research. But what happens… Read More

Art meets access: Griffith’s gateway to open creative research

In celebration of Open Access Week 2025, we’re shining a spotlight on how Griffith is championing openness in creative research through… Read More

Open Access Week 2025: ‘Who owns our knowledge?’

It’s Open Access Week and this year’s theme is ‘Who owns our knowledge?’, which prompts us to consider how, in a time of disruption,… Read More

Griffith Library Wishes You All Well in Your Exams

Exam season can feel overwhelming, but the Griffith Library team is here to support you! We’ve put together some practical tips to help reduce… Read More

Looking to borrow books from the library but forgot your ID card? No problem!

You can still borrow with our Library app.  The Griffith University Library app makes borrowing and managing your loans simple.  … Read More

Building together: The Library’s student Gen AI website project

The Library is excited to be leading the development of a new student-facing Generative AI (Gen AI) website for Griffith University. The website will feature… Read More

Creative Works showcase: Archibald winning portrait by Julie Fragar

Griffith’s Creative Works repository continues to grow with compelling new additions. One standout is the acclaimed portrait Flagship Mother Multiverse (Justene), winner… Read More

Library elearning resources to enhance academic and study skills

Are you looking for ways to support your students’ academic, study or digital skills development? The Library offers a range of elearning resources to… Read More

New open access textbook: Join us for the book launch of InfoTech Governance, Policy, Ethics & Law

Dr. David Tuffley and the Library are celebrating the publication of a new open access textbook: InfoTech Governance, Policy, Ethics… Read More

Griffith Archive: New online exhibitions

To celebrate Griffith’s 50th anniversary Griffith Archive’s is releasing two new online exhibitions this July. The first is Griffith Genesis: GUMURRII Student Success… Read More

Empower the next generation with respectful research this NAIDOC week

This NAIDOC Week, the theme ‘The Next Generation: Strength, Vision & Legacy’ is a tribute to Aboriginal and Torres Strait… Read More

Discover the new Library catalogue advanced search!

Regular users of the… Read More

Volunteer or have your items repaired at the LEAF Repair Café

The Logan Eco Action Festival (LEAF) takes place on Sunday 1 June 2025 at the Logan campus. LEAF is an opportunity… Read More

Griffith Archive: The Nathan Dash

The Griffith Archive’s newest online exhibition, Griffith Genesis – The Nathan Dash, provides a brief look at our history of corporate… Read More

Calling all neurodiverse students!

Do you identify as neurodiverse? If the answer is yes, join the Disability Advocacy and Empowerment Society (DAES) and the Library at a special… Read More

Get in the know about NTROs

What comes to mind when you think of a research output? For many, it’s a peer-reviewed journal article, a book or a conference paper. Read More

Repair Cafes: A place to repair, share and connect

Griffith University hosts regular Repair Cafes across our campuses, offering students and staff the opportunity to both share their repair skills and have their… Read More

New Student Kitchen at Nathan Library!

We have some exciting news for our students at Nathan Library! A brand-new student kitchen is now open and ready for use, making your… Read More

Library borrowing and the Griffith University Library app

Will you need to borrow library books this trimester and are you wondering how borrowing works? Read on to find out what you can… Read More

New sensory-friendly space in Queensland College of Art and Design Library

A new sensory-friendly space has opened in the Queensland College of Art and Design Library. This space features adjustable lighting, height-adjustable desks, lounges and… Read More

New Griffith Archive Feature: Community Contributions

To help celebrate Griffith’s 50th anniversary in 2025, Griffith Archive now features an exciting new way for our… Read More

Group work and Gen AI modules available in Canvas Commons

Will your students be using Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen AI) or working in groups this trimester? The Library has modules available in… Read More

Have a lovely break – from the Library

As another academic year winds down, we at the Library want to take a moment to wish you a joyful holiday… Read More

Library and 24/7 space closures during student vacation

It’s almost the end of the year and time for a well-deserved break! While you enjoy the student vacation and festive period, the Library… Read More

Construction of a new Griffith Archive space at Logan Library

Construction has begun on a brand new Griffith Archive space at the Logan campus library. Construction will commence on 10 December 2024 and finish… Read More

Teaching staff: Get ready for Trimester 1 by preparing your Reading lists

With Trimester 1 just around the corner, the Library is here to help you prepare your courses. An essential task before the start of… Read More

QCGU library closure

The Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University (QCGU) library will be closed for essential maintenance from Wednesday 4 December 2024, reopening Tuesday 28 January 2025. Read More

New student kitchen in progress at Nathan Library

Construction has begun on a brand-new student kitchen in the Nathan campus library. Starting early 2025, you’ll have access to microwaves for heating up… Read More

Download the new Griffith University Library app

Are you planning a visit to the library to borrow books, or already have some on loan? Effortlessly borrow and… Read More

Remembrance Day: Lest we forget

Monday 11 November is Remembrance Day.  Each year on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th… Read More

Introducing the new Information Skills Framework

The Library’s new Information Skills Framework (ISF) is live and ready to help the academic community support students’ information skills development. Read More

Research Bazaar (ResBaz) is on again in Brisbane this November!

Image courtesy of ResBazQld Add ResBaz to your calendar now! At ResBaz you can learn new skills and meet fellow researchers. This year, the… Read More

Gold Coast library overnight closure

The Gold Coast campus library (G10) is temporarily closed from Wednesday 30 October, 8pm to Thursday 31 October, 7am. The closure is due to… Read More

Professor Stephen Billett – open access champion

To celebrate International Open Access Week, this month’s researcher profile features Professor Stephen Billett, an open access champion. Stephen is Professor of Adult and… Read More

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledges and open access

This International Open Access week the Library is highlighting the University’s ongoing efforts to support open scholarship and knowledge sharing. Aboriginal and… Read More

Open Access Week – The importance of sharing data: Griffith’s work on sugar cane disease detection

This International Open Access week the Library is highlighting the University’s ongoing efforts in supporting open scholarship and knowledge sharing.    Open data… Read More

Open Access Week – Open Educational Resource – a free and accessible Australian Criminology textbook

On day two of International Open Access Week we explore Open Educational Resources, an important method for sharing knowledge with students and the public.  … Read More

Welcome to International Open Access Week 2024 – Community over Commercialisation

Welcome to International Open Access Week  Open Access (OA) is a set of principles and practices where research outputs including journal articles,… Read More

Creative Works now discoverable in Trove

Research has greater value when those who may benefit from it can find it easily. This is why the Library partners with… Read More

Would you like to know more in sixty seconds?

With spring upon us, it is once again magpie nesting season. For some of us, this will unfortunately mean getting swooped as we pass… Read More

Creative Works spotlight: Imaginary Aviary

A unique aspect of creative research practice is its ability to provoke imaginative responses. Often taking artistic forms, creative research typically extends beyond traditional… Read More

Are you taking advantage of open access agreements?

Publishing your journal articles open access means that anyone can access your research for free. This not only enhances the visibility and discoverability of… Read More

Use LibKey Nomad to connect seamlessly with full text

LibKey Nomad is a browser extension designed to streamline access to scholarly articles.  This useful tool:  provides one-click… Read More

Research reveals the power of music for social change

Newly published research in Griffith’s Creative Works by Dr Catherine Grant highlights the transformative potential of music sustainability… Read More

Logan Show holiday

It’s show time! Logan Library will be closed on Monday 12 August for the Logan Show holiday. Normal opening hours will be in effect at… Read More

Griffith Archive: Genesis of GUMURRII Student Success Unit

One of Griffth’s founding principles was equal access to education. As Griffith grew, so did this ideal. Less than 10 years after commencing teaching… Read More

The Library is showing the games in Paris

The Library is celebrating the Paris games by showing them in all of our campus libraries.   This games season Griffith has… Read More

From farmers to photographers: ‘Seasonal’ by Dr Kaya Barry

Fascinating new research outputs are regularly being added to Griffith’s Creative Works repository. A recent addition is Seasonal,… Read More

Workshops and eLearning resources for Trimester 2 courses

Trimester 2 is approaching and the Library is here to help teaching staff and students with upcoming assessments. One of the ways we provide… Read More

Get ready for Trimester 2 by preparing your reading lists

Trimester 2 is quickly approaching and the Library is here to help teaching staff get their courses ready. A key task prior to the… Read More


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