Library Systems Update

The University of Melbourne Library System was replaced with a new integrated Library Management System and Readings Online Platform at the start of Semester 2, 2026.

The library system platform that supports Library Search, Readings Online and Interlibrary Loans was replaced with a next generation platform designed to improve user experience and enhance search and discovery across our extensive print and digital collection.

  1. Library search and discovery:

    The base platform of the new Library Management System was integrated with the catalogue, Library Search, Inter-Library Loans and Readings Online. The new Library Search launched on  29 June 2026.

    Google Scholar: update your settings from Find IT @Unimelb to Get IT @ Unimelb so you can link to full-text content available through the Library from your Google Scholar search results. See setup instructions.

    Lean Library browser extension: older versions have been retired. Update to the latest version to access the Library’s subscribed resources without having to navigate via the library website. See update instructions.

  2. Readings Online:

    The new Readings Online platform delivers a faster, more intuitive way to build reading lists which is fully integrated with the new Library Search. Subjects that commenced from the start of Semester 2, 2026 onwards will use the new Readings Online platform this year.

    For more information visit Readings Online

  3. Interlibrary Loans:

    The new platform streamlines the process to supply article and book requests from other libraries.  University of Melbourne staff and students can submit interlibrary loan borrowing requests from other institutions via the new library platform.

    For more information visit the Interlibrary Loans webpages.