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Library Opening Hours

In line with restrictions across Victoria, our Broadmeadows, Docklands, Essendon and Cremorne Library Spaces will now be closed until further notice.

But don't worry- we have got you covered! We are still here to support you through your studies. 

We have the following services available to you: Live-chat with a librarian, log-in assistance and password resets, access to databases (including video streaming), access to our e-books, subject guides, renewal of your loans via email and phone and lots more coming soon. 

You can also contact the library via email: library@kangan.edu.au | call us on: 9279-2424

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Enter an author, title or keyword above and click on Search to find what you are looking for in the library collection.

To renew or reserve items please contact the library to register as a user and receive your PIN. Log in from the Library Catalogue.

You can call us on 9279 2424 or email us on Library@kangan.edu.au.

Access these services online via the BookMyne app available from the iTunes Store or Google Play. Contact the library for more details.

 

To access our extensive ebook collection, click on the link below. Off-campus you will be asked to login with your Student ID/Staff ID and Password. 

Ebook Central

Software for accessing eBooks   

  • Adobe Digital Editions (ADE) is designed specifically for reading ebooks. In order to download and read Ebook Central ebooks offline, you must first have ADE installed. You can download this software from the ADE website.
  • You will need to set up an Adobe ID when installing the software.
  • Patrons using hand-held devices can download and read Ebook Central content via the free Adobe Digital Editions app.
  • Available from the iTunes store for Apple devices, or from Google Play for Android devices.
  • If you are having difficulties downloading an ebook to a mobile device, we recommend you try using the Google Chrome browser.
  • In addition to these options, all portable devices with browser support can access Ebook Central and Read Online via the web.

Please use this link to access the database:  

EBSCOHost Journal & Newspaper Articles 

 

Off-campus, you will need your Student ID/Staff ID and Password.

Online resources

Check out our A-Z Databases page or our Help Sheets for additional information. Some of these resources will require you to log in with your Student ID and Password.

Microsoft Office 365 for current students

Microsoft Office 365 is available free to current Kangan Institute students. It includes Word, PowerPoint and Excel. 

To sign up you must use your Kangan Institute student email account. (studentID@student.kangan.edu.au)

Go to the Office 365 for Education page and enter your student email address, then click on Get started.

Scroll down the Microsoft Office 365 for Education page to view Frequently Asked Questions for additional information.