Art-astic? 🎨

If you're looking for some inspiration during a long study session or you simply want to explore the Library, make sure to check out the different murals.

Guess who the artists are? They're UNSW alumni! 

Sneak peek into the postgraduate study space 🎓  

Congratulations to our postgraduate students, you can unlock the postgraduate study space on Level 4, Main Library.

Enter through the doors to enjoy your own kitchen, toilets, study rooms, desktop computers, spacious desks and a beautiful garden view.

P.S. You'll need your student card for access to the PG study space and all this good stuff.

What's on Level 5 🎭

You might be confused when you go to Level 5, Main Library looking for a study space. Where are the desks? The books? Why is our world like this?

Don’t despair! You’ve stumbled upon the Library's Exhibition Space, which houses regularly updated exhibitions for your daily art appreciation.

Bring a friend and take a wander around the displays.

Need somewhere to chill out? 😴 

If you’re stressed, tired or just need to refresh your mind, come to the Retreat Space on Level 3, Main Library.

Take part in activities such as chess, drawing and puzzles, have a quick nap in the Digital Detox Space or treat yourself to a moment of Zen in the sleeping pods.

Glass study pods for students 🐟 

Looking for a quiet place to study? Have an online meeting? Or perhaps you just want to experience what it would be like to be a fish in a bowl?

The study pods on Level 8, Main Library provide a sound reduced space for up to two people to study but be sure to book ahead of time - there are only five and they book out fast, especially during exam season!

Laptop borrowing 101 💻  

Forgot your laptop or charger? Maybe it's on the fritz?

Luckily you can borrow a laptop for up to four hours on Level 2, Main Library and on the Ground Level of Law Library. 

Seeking specialised support with your research question? ✋ 

When in doubt, Ask a librarian! 

Turn to our subject-specialist librarians for support. They are here to guide you in finding resources, navigating relevant databases, mastering advanced search techniques and much more.

Speak to us on Library Chat, submit an enquiry using the Library Ask a Question form or visit the Main Library Help Zone to tap into their expertise and tackle your research question!

Tips & tricks for studying ✍️ 

In some subjects you're expected to be a whiz at studying, writing and researching. If you need a hand with managing it all, Study Hacks are the solution you didn’t know you needed!

This series of workshops offered by the Library and UNSW's Academic Learning team covers tips and tricks to make studying a breeze.

Pressed for time? You can watch recordings from the past if you need a speedy boost! 

Want some space? 👨‍🚀 

Tired of studying in your room? Looking for somewhere to focus on your lectures? Or maybe you need a place to study with your mates?

The Library has a variety of study spaces to suit all your needs. Book a group study room with a whiteboard or a booth with a big screen on the Study space booking page. 

 Two heads are better than one 🧠 

Tap into the wisdom and knowledge of the Library Peer Mentors.

Meet up for 1:1 support, from Monday to Thursday, 12pm-6pm during the term in the Library Study Lounge, Level 2 Main Library.

No bookings required. 

Speak to a real person on Library Chat (not a bot!) 🤖

“I know everything about Library services.”  

“I guide and help students at UNSW with any questions and issues.” 

“I reply within minutes, but I am not a bot."

“Can you guess who I am?"

“I am a real person from the Library team that you can access remotely on your own computer!"

If you’re lost on the Library website, don’t hesitate to hit that yellow button at the bottom right and speak to us in Library Chat!