Borrowing rights

Information on what you can borrow and access.

You need to agree to the Library conditions of use policy and understand your responsibilities when using your UNSW Library card.

Laptop loans and study space bookings are available to current UNSW students.

Undergraduates & foundation year
How Many: 
50
How long: 
4 weeks (unless recalled)
Renewals: 
Up to 16 weeks (unless recalled)
Online resources: 
Yes
Requests: 
Yes
Interlibrary loans: 
No
High Use Collection: 
Yes - limits apply
Multimedia Collection: 
Yes - limits apply
Postgraduate & honours students
How Many: 
100
How long: 
6 months (unless recalled)
Renewals: 
Up to 2 years (unless recalled)
Online resources: 
Yes
Requests: 
Yes
Interlibrary loans: 
Yes
High Use Collection: 
Yes - limits apply
Multimedia Collection: 
Yes - limits apply
UNSW staff (including conjoint staff and Emeritus)
How Many: 
100
How long: 
6 months (unless recalled)
Renewals: 
Up to 2 years (unless recalled)
Online resources: 
Yes
Requests: 
Yes
Interlibrary loans: 
Yes
High Use Collection: 
Yes - limits apply
Multimedia Collection: 
Yes - limits apply
UNSW affiliated staff and visiting academics

A valid membership is required to access computers and borrow items. For information on how to apply for membership, see visiting or applying for a Library membership.

How Many: 
100
How long: 
6 months (unless recalled)
Renewals: 
Up to 2 years (unless recalled)
Online resources: 
Yes (contact UNSW IT)
Requests: 
Yes
Interlibrary loans: 
Yes
High Use Collection: 
Yes - limits apply
Multimedia Collection: 
Yes - limits apply
UNSW alumni

A valid membership is required to access computers and borrow items. For information on how to apply for membership, see visiting or applying for a Library membership.

The Alumni and External Engagement Office offers remote access to a limited number of databases for UNSW Alumni. Library membership is not required for this free service.

Note that the following online resources are available to current UNSW staff and students only: CCH eBooks Collection, Factiva, Gartner, Lexis Advance, LinkedIn Learning, ProQuest eBooks and Westlaw.

How Many: 
20
How long: 
4 weeks (unless recalled)
Renewals: 
Up to 16 weeks (unless recalled)
Online resources: 
Library computers only
Requests: 
No
Interlibrary loans: 
No
High Use Collection: 
No
Multimedia Collection: 
Yes - limits apply
NIDA staff

A valid membership is required to access computers and borrow items. For information on how to apply for membership, see visiting or applying for a Library membership.

How Many: 
100
How long: 
6 months (unless recalled)
Renewals: 
Up to 2 years (unless recalled)
Online resources: 
Yes (contact UNSW IT)
Requests: 
Yes
Interlibrary loans: 
Yes
High Use Collection: 
Yes - limits apply
Multimedia Collection: 
Yes - limits apply
NIDA students

A valid membership is required to access computers and borrow items. For information on how to apply for membership, see visiting or applying for a Library membership.

Note that the following online resources are available to current UNSW staff and students only: CCH eBooks Collection, Factiva, Gartner, Lexis Advance, LinkedIn Learning, ProQuest eBooks and Westlaw.

How Many: 
50
How long: 
4 weeks (unless recalled)
Renewals: 
Up to 16 weeks (unless recalled)
Online resources: 
Library computers only
Requests: 
Yes
Interlibrary loans: 
No
High Use Collection: 
No
Multimedia Collection: 
Yes - limits apply
Borrowers from other universities (ULANZ)

A valid membership is required to access computers and borrow items. For information on how to apply for membership, see visiting or applying for a Library membership.

Note that the following online resources are available to current UNSW staff and students only: CCH eBooks Collection, Factiva, Gartner, Lexis Advance, LinkedIn Learning, ProQuest eBooks and Westlaw.

How Many: 
20
How long: 
4 weeks (unless recalled)
Renewals: 
Up to 16 weeks (unless recalled)
Online resources: 
Library computers only
Requests: 
No
Interlibrary loans: 
No
High Use Collection: 
No
Multimedia Collection: 
Yes - limits apply
Community borrowers & school partnerships

A valid membership is required to access computers and borrow items. For information on how to apply for membership, see visiting or applying for a Library membership.

Note that the following online resources are available to current UNSW staff and students only: CCH eBooks Collection, Factiva, Gartner, Lexis Advance, LinkedIn Learning, ProQuest eBooks and Westlaw.

How Many: 
20
How long: 
4 weeks (unless recalled)
Renewals: 
Up to 16 weeks (unless recalled)
Online resources: 
Library computers only
Requests: 
No
Interlibrary loans: 
No
High Use Collection: 
No
Multimedia Collection: 
Yes - limits apply
Retired UNSW staff

A valid membership is required to access computers and borrow items. For information on how to apply for membership, see visiting or applying for a Library membership.

Note that the following online resources are available to current UNSW staff and students only: CCH eBooks Collection, Factiva, Gartner, Lexis Advance, LinkedIn Learning, ProQuest eBooks and Westlaw.

How Many: 
20
How long: 
4 weeks (unless recalled)
Renewals: 
Up to 16 weeks (unless recalled)
Online resources: 
Library computers only
Requests: 
No
Interlibrary loans: 
No
High Use Collection: 
No
Multimedia Collection: 
Yes - limits apply
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