Find and borrow

Discover resources, explore information resource guides and connect to Library subscribed resources. Learn about your borrowing privileges and how to borrow.
Library collection

Search for credible scholarly journals, articles, databases and books all in one place.

Library collection
Student course resources

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Course resources
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Use your card to borrow items, print and access facilities.

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Learn how to use Library resources

Unlock Library basics:

Understand how to use scholarly resources for study and research:

There are different ways to easily access Library resources online.

Research consultations

Postgraduates, honours and UNSW staff are welcome to book an in-depth consultation on scholarly information research strategies, tailored to your individual or group needs.

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Explore our collections

Our collection includes a wide range of scholarly resources. Start from the Library collection or select one of our specialised collections.

Library collection

Search for credible scholarly journals, articles, databases and books all in one place.

UNSWorks

Find UNSW thesis and research outputs in our institutional repository.

Digital collections

Browse a selection of resources on the history, research activities, and culture of UNSW.

Collection updates

Stay informed with changes to the Library’s subscribed resources.

If you experience problems with accessing resources, find troubleshooting tips with the Online resources access checklist.
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Borrow items from the Library

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How to borrow

See how to borrow, request, renew and return items in our collection.

 

What you can borrow

Check your membership and borrowing rights for the type of items you can borrow, and how long you can borrow them for.

Borrowing from other libraries

Use interlibrary loans to request an item not held by UNSW Library.

Avoid fines

Understand how fines and fees are calculated as well as how to pay when you do receive them.
See Frequently Asked Questions about borrowing

Off-campus borrowers

If you work or study remotely, you may be eligible for off-campus borrowing. Register your details to request library items and interlibrary loans for home delivery.
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Have questions? Talk to a librarian

  • Start a Library chat and speak with a librarian.
  • Visit the Help Zone to talk to us during staff hours.
  • UNSW researchers, academics and professional staff can also contact your Outreach Librarian.
  • Use our online form to Ask a question.