Stay up to date on the latest and greatest academic resources in your field. Alumni can access free membership of University of Melbourne libraries to borrow physical books and media. Alumni also receive an exclusive discount on eJournal access. For an annual subscription cost of $25, you can access more than 2000 full-text journals and magazines from experts around the world and over 75,000 videos from Associated Press.
eJournal access
Alumni eJournal access includes a curated collection of journals and resources that have been licensed specifically for University of Melbourne alumni. Please note that this collection differs from resources available to current students and staff.
Your eJournal subscription purchase and access is all available through your UniMelb account.
You will need to login to your UniMelb account or create an account if needed – then select eJournals in the top navigation bar once logged in.
If you need help accessing your UniMelb alumni account, you can find detailed information here.
As an alum, your eJournal subscription costs $25 annually. A list of the eJournals included in the subscription can be found on this page.
Journals included in your alumni subscription
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Company of Biologists
The Company of Biologists aims to promote research and study across all branches of biology.
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Victorian Popular Culture
An essential resource for the study of popular entertainment in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
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AustLit – Australian Literature resources
An authoritative database with publications about Australian literature and storytelling from thousands of Australian authors and literary organisations.
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Microbiology Society
The Microbiology Society (previously the Society for General Microbiology) publishes key academic journals, organises international scientific conferences and provides an international forum for communication among microbiologists and supports their professional development.
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SAGE Research Methods
This research methods tool links SAGE's renowned book, journal and reference content with advanced search and discovery tools.
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EBSCO Business Source (Alumni Edition) – Business and Economics journals
Business Source is a collection of business and economics publications written by leading experts. Access over 1320 business magazines and journals, many of which are peer-reviewed.
University libraries
University of Melbourne libraries offer a lifetime of personal and professional reading opportunities. Alumni can access free library membership to borrow physical books, DVDs and CDs in-person at University libraries.
You will need to complete a membership form and provide your Alumni ID number – this can be found at the top of any email you receive from the University of Melbourne.
eJournal FAQs
Find answers to commonly asked questions about the University’s exclusive eJournal collection available to alumni.
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The Alumni eJournals service doesn’t include all the electronic resources available via the University Library. Most of the Library’s subscriptions are licensed for use by the University’s current staff and students, and on-site Library access.
The databases included in the Alumni eJournals service have been separately licensed for use by the University’s alumni. -
If you usually use Google Scholar, or PubMed via the University Library, you might be familiar with your search results including SourceIt links to the full text articles.
The system that sits behind the SourceIt links for University Library databases is not included in the Alumni eJournals service. You can search the above platforms and will be able to view any open-access articles, but no full text articles included in any of the alumni databases (Wiley, Springer, Sage, etc.), or any other databases that the Library subscribes to. -
You may not be able to access the full text if you are using Academic Search or Business Source. These databases index a large number of journals and contain the full text of many of the journals, but not all. It is also not unusual for the full text content to be delayed or embargoed, depending on the agreements between the database providers and the journal publishers.
Another reason you may not be able to access the full text is if you are using another database and the Library has not purchased that title. -
If you're having trouble accessing one of the journals included in your alumni subscription, please complete our support form and someone from our alumni office will be in touch.
Benefit from your alumni community
Your talented alumni network and University community can continue to provide new opportunities and valuable insights long after your studies finish. Discover all the advantages of your alumni membership and association.
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Find a mentor
As an alum, you have access to a platform where you can search for aspirational alumni in your field. Find a mentor and gain the confidence for your next career move.
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Find an alumni event
From public lectures to alumni events that keep your community connected across the globe, see what’s on at the University of Melbourne.
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Find a group
Join a vibrant alumni network in your local area to boost your career, build friendships, or connect with like-minded individuals.
How can we help?
FAQs and contact details
Find helpful answers to common questions or contact the alumni office.
Stay in the know
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