Open until midnight
During study and exam periods:
- Main Library and Law Library will remain open until 12 midnight. Paddington Library does not have extended hours.
- UNSW staff and students can still access the Law Library 24/7 (currently until May 2020).
To ensure a safe and comfortable environment conducive to study, UNSW Security will patrol the Library during these extended hours. A security night shuttle bus is available. Students and staff can also use the after hours security escort service if they would like to be accompanied by a security officer when leaving the Library.
UNSW Library opening hours may change at short notice.
24/7 has moved from Main Library to Law Library.
Outside of end of year shutdown - Law Library 24/7 access is available to UNSW staff and students only. To enter the Library outside regular opening hours, you will need to swipe in.
Members of the public, Alumni and community borrowers may access the Library during Library opening hours.
Outside regular Library opening hours, you may be required to show your UNSW ID.
Wednesday 2 January 2019 to Monday 23 December 2019
Monday to Friday Help Zone staff available |
7.00am - 10.00pm* 9.00am - 7.00pm |
Saturday, Sunday & public holidays Help Zone staff available |
7.00am - 10.00pm* 12noon - 4.00pm |
Study and exam periods 2 May 2019 to 17 May 2019 |
* During study and exam periods, the Library remains open until midnight |
Level 2 UNSW staff & students |
24 hours / 7 days until 10 November Main Library will shutdown at 10.00pm Monday 23 December 2019 |
University shutdown
Tuesday 24 December 2019 to Sunday 5 January 2020 | CLOSED |
Monday 6 January 2020 to Monday 21 December 2020
Monday to Friday Help Zone staff available |
7.00am - 10.00pm* 9.00am - 7.00pm |
Saturday, Sunday & public holidays Help Zone staff available |
7.00am - 10.00pm* 12noon - 4.00pm |
Study and exam periods 29 April - 14 May 2020 |
* During study and exam periods, the Library remains open until midnight |
Level 2 UNSW staff & students |
University shutdown
Tuesday 22 December 2020 - Sunday 3 January 2021 |
CLOSED Dates to be confirmed |
Wednesday 2 January 2019 to Monday 23 December 2019
Monday to Friday Help Zone staff available |
7.00am - 10.00pm* 9.00am - 7.00pm |
Saturday, Sunday & public holidays Help Zone staff available |
10.00am - 6.00pm* 12noon - 4.00pm |
Study and exam periods 2 May 2019 to 17 May 2019 |
* During study and exam periods, the Library remains open until midnight |
24/7 UNSW staff & students |
24 hours / 7 days Law Library will shutdown at 10.00pm Monday 23 December 2019 |
University shutdown
Tuesday 24 December 2019 to Sunday 5 January 2020 | CLOSED |
Monday 6 January 2020 to Monday 21 December 2020
Monday to Friday Help Zone staff available |
7.00am - 10.00pm* 9.00am - 7.00pm |
Saturday, Sunday & public holidays Help Zone staff available |
10.00am - 6.00pm* 12noon - 4.00pm |
Study and exam periods 29 April - 14 May 2020 |
* During study and exam periods, the Library remains open until midnight |
24/7 UNSW staff & students |
24 hours 7 days a week Currently until May 2020 |
University shutdown
Tuesday 22 December 2020 - Sunday 3 January 2021 |
CLOSED Dates to be confirmed |
Wednesday 2 January 2019 to Monday 23 December 2019
Monday to Friday Help Zone staff available |
8.00am - 8.30pm 8.00am - 7.00pm Paddington Library will shutdown at 5.00pm Monday 23 December 2019 |
Saturdays Help Zone staff available |
12.00noon - 4.00pm 12.00noon - 4.00pm |
Summer recess |
CLOSED |
Term 1 recess |
CLOSED |
Term 2 recess |
CLOSED |
Term 3 recess |
CLOSED |
Sunday & Public holidays |
CLOSED |
Easter break 2019
Friday 19 April 2019 to Monday 22 April 2019 |
CLOSED |
University shutdown
Tuesday 24 December 2019 to Sunday 5 January 2020 |
CLOSED |
Monday 6 January 2020 to Monday 21 December 2020
Monday to Friday Help Zone staff available |
8.00am - 8.30pm 8.00am - 7.00pm |
Saturdays Help Zone staff available |
12.00noon - 4.00pm 12.00noon - 4.00pm |
Summer recess |
CLOSED |
Term 1 recess |
CLOSED |
Term 2 recess |
CLOSED |
Term 3 recess |
CLOSED |
Sunday & Public holidays |
CLOSED |
Easter break 2020
Friday 10 April - Monday 13 April 2020 |
CLOSED |
University shutdown
Tuesday 22 December 2020 - Sunday 3 January 2021 |
CLOSED Dates to be confirmed |