University of Canberra Library

14/10/2026

Congratulations to Mary and the author team!

14/10/2026

Join us to celebrate the launch of UC’s latest Open Access textbook -

Getting started with dartRverse.

Monday 19th October, 3-4pm
Location: UC Library, Level B

This eBook is a hands-on introduction to analysing genomic data in R with the dartRverse.

Working through RStudio, data input, manipulation, filtering and exploratory visualisation, this eBook gives biologists the practical skills to confidently and reproducibly interrogate SNP datasets - no prior programming experience required.

06/10/2026

Join us to celebrate the launch of UC’s latest Open Access textbook, Administering Vaccines and Medicines by Injection.

Monday 12th October, 12pm-1pm
Location: UC Library, Level B

This textbook is a comprehensive guide for pharmacy students and pharmacists in Australia and New Zealand who are learning to administer vaccines and medicines by injection. The content is structured to take the learner on a journey from theoretical foundations to practical application in a clinical setting.

Administering vaccines and medicines by injection is being released progressively, with the first phase currently available for staff and students to access and use.

02/09/2026

The Great Book Swap is up and running for Indigenous Literacy Day in the library!
Today and tomorrow between 10:30am - 3:00pm visit the library and acquire some new reading for a small donation.
All money raised will be going to the Indigenous Literacy Foundation to buy books for children in remote communities. 📚💖

02/09/2026

📚 Happening Today! 📚

The UC Library's annual Book Sale is on now, raising money for the Indigenous Literacy Foundation (ILF).

The Indigenous Literacy Foundation works with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Communities across Australia to provide books, literacy resources, and programs that help create opportunities through literacy.

Browse a great selection of books, pick up a bargain, and help support an important cause. Take home some books and leave a donation!

Can't make it to the sale? You can still support the campaign by making a donation here: 👉 https://greatbookswap.org.au/university-of-canberra

13/08/2026

It’s that time of year again!
The Great Book Swap and Indigenous Literacy Day!

Join us at UC library across TWO DAYS this year for the Great Book Swap!
You asked and we listened.
September 2 and 3 from 10:30am until 3:00pm on Level B of the library.
Library staff are currently taking donations for the sale.

Visit the event listing for more details, including the link to donate!

https://canberra.edu.au/events/Home/Event/463910

Got little ones? Bring them in for story time and craft from midday, Wednesday September 2nd, as we celebrate the work of the ILF with the livestream running from Sydney Opera House at 12:30pm on the Digital Wall.

16/06/2026

We’re proud to lead UC Open Books Publishing and launch our first open-access textbook—made possible through the hard work and dedication of Dr Leonie Pearson, and the support of our Library and Learner Experience team. Together, we’re breaking down barriers and making high-quality learning accessible to all.

09/06/2026

28/05/2026

We’re excited to celebrate a milestone today: the launch of UC’s first open‑access textbook! 🎉
Economic Policy Analysis Playbook by Leonie Pearson is now freely available for anyone to read, anytime, anywhere.
Start exploring: https://canberra.pressbooks.pub/epa-playbook/

08/05/2026

Need to access your reading list over the weekend?
Good news, you can do it anytime directly from the Library homepage. Just click the Reading Lists button to get started https://www.canberra.edu.au/library