AustLit is freely available on site to all registered users of the National Library of Australia, Australian State Libraries and the Northern Territory Library and remotely to registered users of the National Library of Australia, some Australian State libraries and the Northern Territory Library. Registration is free and instructions for registering are available on individual library websites. AustLit is available to students and staff of all Australian universities and to patrons of a number of local public libraries. Please note that if you are a student at an Australian university AustLit should be available through your Library catalogue. Check with your friendly reference librarians for details and further assistance.

AustLit is also freely available to staff and students of all Australian Schools. Please contact your local education authority for password information.

AustLit is also available by annual subscription to institutions and individuals under a range of pricing strategies. AustLit does not currently offer pay-per-view access.

All subscription enquiries, and enquiries for access by individuals, special libraries and consortia, should be directed to info-austlit@austlit.edu.au.