Library services for study
Library guides, workshops and support services to help you access scholarly resources and succeed throughout your studies and research.
Learn about scholarly resources
Library Hacks
Join our workshops to become familiar with everything the Library has to offer and develop key skills you need for success at UNSW.
Available at the start of each term.
Welcome to the Library
Curious about what the Library offers? It doesn't matter if you are new to UNSW or coming back for another term. Find out how the Library can support your studies from day one.
We're here to help you
Find a way to contact us for all your general library enquiries that best suits you, in person or online.
For quick answers, you can chat online with a librarian during staff hours. The Library chat icon is available on every page.
Support for undergraduate students
Talk to a librarian for your study and research questions. Visit us at the Help Zone or chat online during staff hours.
Support for research & postgraduate students
Talk to a librarian at the Help Zone or chat online for quick questions.
Book an in-depth consultation on research strategies, tailored to your individual or group needs.
Talk to a fellow student
Talk with a Library Peer Mentor during term time. These students can give you guidance in your academic studies and help demystify university life.
Access Library resources
Find and access Library subscribed resources for your study and research.
Library collection
Search for credible scholarly journals, articles, databases and books all in one place.
Unlock access to online content
Learn how to unlock access to the Library's subscribed online resources wherever you are.
Connect directly to articles
Use search tools and browser plugins to connect directly to full-text articles when you browse online.
Borrow from other libraries
Use interlibrary loans to request an item not held by the UNSW Sydney and Canberra Libraries.
Copyright for study and research
Find out about copyright for your study, research and creative work.
Find and borrow
Discover all our collections, guides for using online resources and learn about your borrowing privileges.
Find more scholarly content
Further guides to help you develop search strategies and find research support.
