Welcome to the Library

Here for every student. Discover how the Library can support your studies and help you get off to the best start at UNSW.

Whether you are beginning your journey at UNSW or returning to continue your studies, the Library is here to support your academic success. Explore our services, resources and spaces designed to help you start the term with confidence.

Explore Library resources

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 library subscribed online resources with your zID.

Access online resources
Use your UNSW ID card in the Library

Use your card to print, borrow items and access facilities and 24/7 study space.

Using the Library
ELISE | Informing your studies tutorial

Discover the key Library search skills for your studies at UNSW.

Library skills

We're here to help you

Talk to a librarian for help and assistance with any of our services. Visit us at the Help Zone or get in touch in person, on the phone and online.
Contact us

Visit us or chat online with a librarian for your study and research questions.

Ask a question

Use our online form to ask questions anytime.
Research consultation

Book a consultation on research strategies for honours and postgraduate students.
Talk to a fellow student

Talk to a Library Peer Mentor for guidance in your academic studies and demystify university life.
See Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Studying at the Library

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Two students studying on a longer corner couch next to a window. There are laptoptop tables in front of them.
Find a space just for you
Find computers, laptops, bookable study spaces, Neutral sensory, quiet and silent spaces, and areas to unwind and relax.
Bookable study spaces
Book a study space for group or individual studies.
Postgraduate study space
A swipe access area for postgraduate students is on Level 4, Main Library.
Access to the Library
Information for anyone who requires some additional support to join us in our Libraries and events.

Our events

Keep an eye out for events and workshops such as:

  • Discover your Library tours and information sessions
  • Library Peer Mentors meet and greet, and weekly events
  • Library Hacks at start of term
  • Scholarly Resources for Students sessions.
Explore What's on

Our services

Explore all the Library services designed to help you thrive at UNSW.
Borrowing

Learn how to find, borrow, request and renew items in our collection.
Borrowing from other libraries

Use interlibrary loans to request an item not held by UNSW Library.
Disability support

Find out about Library disability support services, facilities and spaces.
Off-campus borrowing

Off-campus services are available for eligible students who study remotely.
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Study services

Library workshops, guides and support services to help you access scholarly resources and succeed throughout your studies and research.

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Using the Library

The practical information to help you find and use the Library facilities, services and resources. Discover things you should know with our spaces FAQs.

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Find and borrow

Discover our collections, guides for using online resources and learn about your borrowing privileges.

Keep the Library in your pocket

Download Uni-Verse, the UNSW official mobile app.

Keep up-to-date with your Library loans, search for resources, easily book study spaces, and see what's on at the Library.
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