Main Library is located in Kensington and offers access to a wide range of materials, both print and online in the fields of arts & social sciences, built environment, business, engineering, medicine and science. See Main Library collection range for more information. Locate our facilities on the building maps with the mobile directory for Main Library and Law Library.
We have reopened limited spaces on Level 2 Main Library for essential visits only. Students and staff need to book a study session or 'Quick visit' printing ticket in advance. If you no longer require your study session, let someone else use the study space and cancel your Eventbrite booking. To protect our community, practice physical distancing, use sanitiser, wash your hands and no hot food or meals while in the Library.
Help Zone: +61 2 8263 8200
Address: Main Library, UNSW Sydney, NSW 2052 Australia
UNSW Sydney map (Kensington campus) - reference F21
 Help ZoneWe have temporarily suspended face-to-face services in the Help Zone as of Friday, 20 March. For assistance contact Library staff online or by phone 9am to 5pm weekdays. The Help Zone is located inside the Library entrance. Visit us during staffed hours for assistance with your enquiries.
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 Borrow and return itemsWe have temporarily closed the return chute inside the Library. Items can be returned through the after hours return chute. Access to UNSW Library physical collections including High Use Collection is still restricted and books must be requested through the Click and Collect service. These facilities are located near the Help Zone on Level 2. You can borrow/return items using the self-check machines. Return loans via the return chute located near the Help Zone. Outside Library opening hours, the after hours return chute inside the Library entrance is accessible for UNSW students and staff with swipe access. An additional after hours return chute is located at the back of the Library near Tutorial rooms 176A & 176B. Locate this on building maps with the mobile directory for Main Library and Law Library. High Use CollectionThe High Use Collection room is located near the Help Zone on Level 2. Short loans and requested items are located here. Borrow and return short loan items using the self-check machines in the High Use Collection room. Late return of these items will incur fines. |
 Group study roomsTo support requirements for physical distancing, we have temporarily closed group study rooms, media booths and study pods. Loans for headphones, VGA and HDMI cables have been temporarily suspended. Log in to Room bookings to book a group study room, media booth or study pod. Group study rooms are available on Levels 2, 3 & 4 and are equipped with LCD screens and whiteboards. Media booths are available on Level 3 only and are equipped with an LCD screen and DVD/video player. Study pods are available on Level 8 only. Check individual room details when booking for specific furniture and equipment availability. Borrow headphones, VGA and HDMI cables from the Help Zone during staffed hours for use in any of the rooms. |
 ComputersComputers are available throughout the Library. Laptops can be borrowed from a self-service loan locker at the Main Library Help Zone. Computer labs are located on Level 3. These computers and rooms are available for students to use when not booked by Library staff for classes. For UNSW student and staff Wi-Fi access, UNSW Wireless Network (UniWide) is available throughout the Library for use with loan laptops or personal devices. University visitors may use their personal device to access the UNSW guest Wi-Fi service. |
 Print/Copy servicesHelp phones are located at the Print/Copy stations on Levels 3, 4, 6, 7 and 8 for print copy scan enquiries. Further assistance is available at the Print/Copy Services desk on Level 2. Print/copy/scanners are available throughout the Library at the Print/Copy stations. Add credit to your UNSW ID card at any campus recharge kiosk, the Help Zone, Print/Copy Services desk or pay online. See UNSW IT Printing for students for charges. |
 Level 2 loungesTo support requirements for physical distancing, we have temporarily closed kitchenettes, designated eating areas and the front lounge. Find the nearest water refill station at corner of Morven Brown building near the Library entrance. You will find a range of individual and collaborative study choices with Wi-Fi available, group study rooms, computers and printers. Some collaborative areas contain high tables and chairs. Designated eating areas are available in the student lounge and in the student study space’s kitchenette which include a microwave. For more information see Food in the Library. |
 Postgraduate study spaceFor postgraduate students only, this space on Level 4 is open during Main Library opening hours by swipe access. Log in to Room bookings to book a group study room. You will find a range of individual and collaborative study choices with study desks, computers, printers, device charging lockers and a designated eating area including kitchenette and microwave. For more information see Food in the Library. |
 Touch screen kiosksTouch screen kiosk is located in the Main Library Help Zone. Use the kiosk to locate group study rooms, collections, computer areas and facilities such as toilets, printers, lifts and stairs. You can also use them to locate facilities, faculties and services on the Kensington & Paddington campuses. |
 Newspapers & musicNewspapers are located on Level 3 next to the music collection. A collection of music CDs can be found on Level 3 near the front stairs. CDs can be borrowed or used on a Library computer or personal device. Headphones can be borrowed from the Help Zone. |
 Maps & microformMap collection is located on Level 3. For assistance, ask at the Help Zone. A large scale printer and light table is available for viewing and printing maps. For more information on finding print and online maps. Microform collection is located on Level 4. It includes newspapers, statistics, journals and conference papers. Microform readers are available for viewing and printing. |
 FacilitiesToilets
WhiteboardsWhiteboards are located in collaborative study areas on Levels 2, 3, 4, 6 and 8 and in most group study rooms. Erasers and markers are available for use on site. More are available from the Help Zone if required. Device charging
Also in this Library
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Assistive technology centreThe Assistive technology centre is located in room 207, on Level 2. Register to use this room with Equitable Learning Services.
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