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.
UNSW Library is open to UNSW students and staff. Tap your UNSW ID card at the Help Zone and sign in by scanning the QR code. At this time UNSW Library spaces and collections are not accessible by any other visitors. To protect our community, practice physical distancing, use sanitiser, wash your hands and no hot food or meals while in the Library.
UNSW students can Book a space to reserve individual study spaces on Level 2, 3, 4, 8 and Level 7 (Silent study).
Help Zone: +61 2 9065 9444
Postal 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 itemsYou can borrow/return items using the self-check machines near the Help Zone on Level 2. Return loans via the return chute located near the Help Zone. An additional after hours return chute is open 24hrs a day and 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. |
![]() Study roomsTo support requirements for physical distancing and COVID Safe measures, we have temporarily closed study rooms, study pods and collaboration areas. Loans for headphones, VGA and HDMI cables have been temporarily suspended. Media booths are available for individuals viewing DVD and other multimedia from Library collection. Book a space to reserve study spaces on Level 2, 3, 4 and 8. Study rooms available on Levels 2, 3 & 4 and are equipped with LCD screens and whiteboards. Media booths available on Level 3 are equipped with an LCD screen and DVD/video player for individuals viewing DVD and other multimedia from Library collection. Study pods are 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. UNSW students can Book a space to reserve a desk with a computer on Level 4. 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 and COVID Safe measures, we have temporarily closed study rooms, collaboration areas, kitchenettes and designated eating areas. The lounges are available for study only. No hot food or meals are to be brought into the library. You will find a range of individual and collaborative study choices with Wi-Fi available, study rooms, computers and printers. Some collaborative areas contain high tables and chairs. Designated eating areas which include a microwave are available in the front student lounge and in the student study space’s kitchenette. For more information see Food in the Library. |
![]() Postgraduate study spaceTo support requirements for physical distancing and COVID Safe measures, we have temporarily closed study rooms, kitchenettes and designated eating areas. No hot food or meals are to be brought into the library. For postgraduate students only, this space on Level 4 is open during Main Library opening hours by swipe access. 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. Book a space to reserve study spaces. Study rooms are equipped with whiteboards and two rooms with LCD screens. Check individual room details when booking for specific furniture and equipment availability. |
![]() Touch screen kiosksTouch screen kiosk is located in the Main Library Help Zone. Use the kiosk to locate bookable seat areas, 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. |
![]() MusicHeadphones are currently unavailable. A collection of music CDs can be found on Level 3 near the front stairs. CDs can be borrowed and 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 currently not available for use. Whiteboards are located in collaborative study areas on Levels 2, 3, 4, 6 and 8 and in most 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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