Library services

Maximise your academic potential and achieve your study, research and teaching goals with services from UNSW Library.

UNSW Library provides access to sources of information that cater for study, research and teaching at the University.
Library collection

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

Check your Library account to see your current borrowing status, requests and to save records.
Borrow from other libraries

Use interlibrary loans to request items not held by the UNSW Sydney and Canberra Libraries.
Document delivery

Information for other libraries - Request items from the UNSW Library collection.

Library study support

UNSW Library services will help you get the most out of your academic experience.
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Help Zone support

Talk with a librarian for your study and research questions. Visit us at the Help Zone or chat online during staff hours.
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Welcome to the Library

Find out how the Library can support your studies and help you get off to the best start at UNSW.

Library Peer Mentors

Drop in or book ahead to talk to a fellow student for guidance in your academic studies (during term time).
Find out about us

Library workshops and events

Explore all our current and upcoming workshops, events, talks and exhibitions. Join us in person or online (where available).
See What's on

Teaching, academic and research support

For strategic teaching and research opportunities, get in touch with the Academic Engagement Leadership team.
Research consultations

Book in-depth consultations for your research strategies. Available to UNSW postgraduates, honours, academics and professional staff.
Outreach Librarians

Contact for discipline specific queries related to Library services and scholarly collections.
Recommend new resources

UNSW research staff or HDR candidates can recommend resources supporting your research.

Curriculum support services
Course resources with Leganto
Library curriculum support model
Prescribed resources

Publishing and data management services
ROS (Research Outputs System)
Making research open access
Open access publishing agreements

Find all Library services

Whether you are a student, staff or involved in research, the Library has a range of services available for you.
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Study

Library workshops, guides and support services to help you access scholarly resources and succeed throughout your studies and research.

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Research

Services to support academics and researchers in their activities including assistance with locating, publishing and managing scholarly outputs and information resources.

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Teaching

Discipline specific service partnering academic teaching staff to support curriculum design and delivery including copyright, information literacy, ethical use of AI and access to scholarly collections for course resources.

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Find and borrow

Discover all our collections, guides for using online resources, and learn about your borrowing privileges and eligibility for off-campus borrowing.

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Copyright

Our guide to copyright helps you learn how to use materials legally and ethically in your learning, studies, research and teaching.

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Using the Library

The practical information to help you find and use the Library facilities, services and resources. Discover things you should know with our spaces FAQs.

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