University of Canberra Library

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/

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

Join us in the Library at our Academic Integrity pop-up, running until 3pm today. Participate in fun activities, grab some freebies, and go into the raffle draw for your chance to win UC merch valued over $150.

Citations giving you stress already? Pop into the Library today or Thursday, and we’ll help you get EndNote on your device. semester‑ready in minutes!

Margaret Wild & Ann James

Hurry and register for a one-off opportunity to hear Margaret and Ann James (Books Illustrated) talk about their work, especially 'The Midnight Gang'. All the original artwork and Margaret's drafts for this much-loved book are on exhibit at UC's the Mura Gadi Gallery at the University of Canberra Library. Check out how much kids love this story:

Awards for The Midnight Gang
• The Children’s Book Council of Australia, Book of the Year Award, Picture Book of the Year 1997, Honour Book
• Books I Love Best Yearly (Bilby) Award – Early Readers 1998, Winner
• Canberra’s Own Outstanding List (COOL) Awards, Picture Book 1998, Winner
• Kids Own Australian Literature Awards (KOALA), Picture Book, 1998, Winner
• Young Australians Best Book Award (YABBA) 2001, Shortlisted

We've booked kids into experiencing art with Ann James and the creative process with Margaret Wild at Marion Writers

Register here for exhibition opening: https://www.ncacl.org.au/event/midnight-madcaps/

O-Week isn't over for Study Skills. If you are looking to improve your academic writing skills, come along to the online sessions below. Happening this Monday and Wednesday!

The Basics of Academic Writing – A practical session focused on structuring your ideas, developing clarity, and using appropriate academic tone.

Date: Monday 16th of February, 2026
Time: 1:30-3pm

The Importance of Paraphrasing – Learn how to avoid plagiarism by expressing ideas in your own words and improve your understanding of source material.

Date: Wednesday 18th of February, 2026
Time: 1:30-3:30pm

More info - https://uclearn.canberra.edu.au/courses/501/pages/library-and-study-skills-orientation-workshops

The Midnight Gang Exhibition
9–27 February 2026 | Mura Gadi Gallery, University of Canberra
An Exhibition by the National Centre for Australian Children’s Literature (NCACL)

Step into the magical world of The Midnight Gang with original artworks, manuscripts, and behind‑the‑scenes treasures from Margaret Wild & Ann James’ much‑loved picture book.

What you’ll see:
• Original and preliminary artwork
• Manuscripts, papers & reviews from the NCACL collection
• Creative insights into this Australian classic
• Programs & activities for all ages, designed by Canberra educators

Open: Mon–Fri, 10:30am–4:30pm (semester time)
Weekends by arrangement

Celebrate the creativity, craft, and heart behind this unforgettable story! 💫

It’s Market Day!
Come say hi to the Library and Study Skills team at our booth just outside the library!
We’re here to chat about all the ways we can support you throughout the year — study help, research tips, library know‑how, and more.
Plus… don’t miss your chance to enter our competition to win a UC Starter Pack!!
See you there!