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.
Help Zone: +61 2 9385 2650
Address: Main Library, UNSW Sydney, NSW 2052 Australia
UNSW Sydney map (Kensington campus) - reference F21
 Help ZoneThe 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 itemsThese facilities are located near the Help Zone on Level 2. You can borrow/return items using the self-check machines and return loans via the return chute located near the Help Zone. The after hours return chute inside the Library entrance near the snack vending machines is accessible for UNSW students and staff with swipe access outside Library opening hours. An additional after hours return chute is located at the back of the Library near the Post Office (opposite UNSW Scholarships). 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. |
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24/7 Level 2Level 2 is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week except during University shutdown period. Outside Library opening hours, the space is available for UNSW staff and students with swipe card access. Outside Help zone hours, this space is monitored by security guards. You may be required to show your UNSW ID. You will find a range of individual and collaborative study choices with WiFi 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 includes a microwave. For more information see Food in the Library. |
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Postgraduate study spaceFor postgraduate students only, this space is open during Main Library opening hours by swipe access. Log in to Room bookings to book a group study room. Study desks, computers and printers are available. You will find a range of individual and collaborative study choices with study desks, computers, printers and a designated eating area including kitchenette and microwave. For more information see Food in the Library. |
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Touch screen kiosksTouch screen kiosks are located in the Main Library and Law Library. Use them 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. |
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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. |
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Maps & microformsMap 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. |
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FacilitiesToilets
WhiteboardsWhiteboards are located on Levels 2, 3, 4 and 6. Erasers and markers are available for use on site. More are available from the Help Zone if required. 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 Disability Support Services. |
