Did you know UNSW Library is the perfect place to start your study journey? Join us for a tour or a short introduction at Main or Law Library!

O-Week:

• Main Library - Monday 26 to Thursday 29 May
• Law Library - Wednesday 28 May

Limited sessions available, registration required.

Are you new to UNSW? Would you like to meet other students and find out more about what student life is like at UNSW? Join us for light refreshments and a casual chat.

O-Week:

• Tuesday 27 May, 4pm
• Thursday 29 May, 1pm

Registration required.

Join us during O-Week for a tour of our current exhibitions, displays, and murals. There will also be a giveaway of limited-edition artist merch!

Wednesday 28 May, 2pm - 2.40pm.

Registration required.

Free Artmaking Workshop in response to UNSW Library’s Exhibition Materials Revolution. Learn to weave a small cloth from reused materials, or add your unique materials to our collaborative weaving on a table loom.

Wednesday 11 June, 12.30pm - 2.30pm

Registration required.

Join us at the next Open Access Publishing at UNSW: Explore Pathways to Open information session. Get a brief overview of publishing models, support for open access and publisher agreements.

• Thursday 26 June, 12pm
• Wednesday 13 August, 12pm
• Thursday 9 October, 12pm

Registration required.

Are you looking to publish research? Do you know how to make your work open access and retain your author rights?

Join us for an approachable introduction to publishing your work.

• Tuesday 12 August, 12pm - 1pm
• Thursday 27 November, 12pm - 1pm

Register now.

This display showcases 19th-century rare and valuable books, featuring diagrams and schematics for steel, ceramic, textile and glass manufacturing.

Exhibition:
Until September
Level 3 Main Library

This display features materials surveying 20th century advancements in automation, globalisation and access to information that reshaped society and the economy.  

Exhibition:
Until September
UNSW Art & Design Paddington Library

This exhibition showcases UNSW SMaRT Centre's transformative materials science research that moves from a wasteful, linear approach to a circular economy where discarded materials become valuable resources for new products.

Exhibition:
Until 12 September
Level 5 Main Library

Need help with your academic studies and university life? Drop in or book ahead during term time.

Library Peer Mentors are available at Main, Law and Paddington Libraries.

Register for our weekly activities and chat about the week's topic with free afternoon tea.

Find out more.

Library Hacks are a series of workshops for new and returning students throughout term. These sessions will familiarise you with everything the Library has to offer and help you develop key skills you need to succeed at UNSW.

Find out more.