About the AC Library
The Alphacrucis (AC) University College Library exists to provide staff and students of Alphacrucis (AC) University College with all the information resources they need for their learning, teaching and research pursuits. It has been in operation since the founding of the University College in 1948.
AC uses Ex Libris Alma® library services platform along with the Ex Libris Primo® discovery solution for the management of library resources and research materials.
Through the Alma platform and Primo discovery tool, AC offers multilingual search functions, access to hundreds of thousands of online resources, and a single catalogue for searching in all physical and online collections.
Library Campus Locations
The Library is open at the following campus locations. Click on the campus location to see further details. Contact library@ac.edu.au to confirm campus library opening hours.
Adelaide Campus Library
1013 South Rd, Melrose Park South Australia 5039 Australia
The library is located at the end of the office hallway.
OUR COLLECTION
Our Adelaide library and student area provides a space for students to study and rest. The library space includes over 11,000 titles and several computers for student access. The student area also includes tea and coffee making facilities. Access to physical resources from our other campus libraries is available when requesting via the AC library catalogue.
Brisbane Campus Library
48 O'Keefe St, Woolloongabba QLD 4102 Australia
OUR COLLECTION
Our Brisbane library is well stocked with over 3,500 titles to complement your studies. Access to physical resources from our other campus libraries is available when requesting via the AC library catalogue.
Hobart Campus Library
45 Melville St, Hobart TAS 7000 Australia
The library is located at the front of the campus, with its own entrance from the street.
OUR COLLECTION
Our Hobart library specialises in Biblical studies, theology and psychology/social sciences and has a collection numbering approximately 10,000 titles. Access to physical resources from our other campus libraries is available when requesting via the AC library catalogue.
Melbourne Campus Library
Level 4, 350 Queen Street Melbourne, VIC 3000 Australia
OUR COLLECTION
Our Melbourne library collection features a predominantly theological collection of over 46,500 items, some of which requires retrieval from storage. Collection strengths include ministry, missions, and theology. There are study desks and computers for students to access whilst looking over the city landscape of Melbourne CBD. Access to physical resources from our other campus libraries is available when requesting via the AC library catalogue.
Sydney Campus Library
30 Cowper Street, Parramatta NSW 2150 Australia
The library is located on the Ground floor, towards the rear of the building.
OUR COLLECTION
Our Sydney library contains more than 33,000 titles supporting all subject areas offered at AC. There are several lounges and beanbags, and various study desks available to study at, as well as computers for you to use. In addition to study resources, we also have a number of board games and sports equipment available for you to use. The Australasian Pentecostal Studies Centre is located at the back of the library and was founded in 2001 to physically and digitally store Pentecostal archives. Its purpose is to encourage research and scholarship into the history and impact of Pentecostal and Charismatic movements in Australasia and beyond. Access to physical resources from our other campus libraries is available when requesting via the AC library catalogue.
ESSENTIAL FORMS
- Library Membership Form – for non-AC staff & students wishing to become an AC Library member and access borrowing privileges at one of our campus libraries. Current AC students do not need to apply for AC Library membership.
- AC Thesis, Publication & Raw Data Deposit Form – for AC HDRs and AC Staff to upload theses or publications and raw data to the AC Research Respository. See Library FAQ for step-by-step instructions.
- New Item Request Form – to request a new title be considered for purchase for the library collections.
- Library Donations Form – for people wishing to donate resources to AC Libraries.
- Copyright Clearance Request Form – for AC academic staff requesting copyrighted material for use within Moodle subjects.
Library Contact Information
Need some help? Email library@ac.edu.au.
Need to post something to the Library? See location information above for campus library address details.
