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How do you keep up to date with the latest research and curriculum ideas if you are no longer studying, but are working in the education profession? This guide brings together a wealth of free educational resources that can support beginning and practising teachers to continue research and scholarship.
If you do decide to access The University of Melbourne's wide-range of scholarly information resources after graduation (e.g. databases, journal access), this is available through a paid subscription to Library Services for Alumni of The University of Melbourne.
Free library memberships
A membership to a public library offers so much more than books and magazines! Public libraries also provide access to databases and ebook collections.
Victorian Public Libraries:
Victoria has a network of over 45 public library services, there are 209 branch libraries and 27 mobile libraries. These include free remote access to Databases and ebooks, as well as a free inquiry service - Ask a Librarian.
State Library of Victoria:
The State Library of Victoria offers free memberships. Members enjoy remote access to ejournals and databases.
Services include Ask a Librarian, and access to rich and diverse collections including over 2 million books, manuscripts, audio visual, historical collections and more.