Library locations

All library locations have reopened to all members, including visitors. Please see opening hours, and conditions of entry apply. 

The Rare Books and Special Collections Reading Room will be open by appointment only, Wednesday to Friday 10am to 2pm. Item bookings must be made via Library Search at least 2 working days in advance. Please email rbsc@usyd.libanswers.com for research enquiries relating to Rare Books and Special Collections materials.

Borrowing terms (returns, fees, requests and recalls)

• Requesting an item that is on loan to someone else (a recall) is now available. If you have an item that has been requested by someone else, and recalled, your due date will be changed and you will have 7 days to return it.
• Borrowing from other institutions and Special requests for items not found for physical items will be available from Monday 28 February.

Ordering and acquisitions

• Orders may be delayed due to longer shipping times from overseas.

In-person research consultations

• In-person research consultations with Academic Liaison Librarians have resumed. Consultations are available for postgraduate by research and honours students, academic and professional staff. Book your in-person or online appointment now or find out more about the support available.

Last updated: 4 March 2022

Study materials required for coursework units should be available on Canvas. If the resources aren’t available on Canvas or in our electronic resources, please contact your Unit of Study Coordinator or lecturer.

• PeerConnect

  Video chat or instant message Peer Learning Advisor (PLA) anytime Mon-Fri 12pm–4pm.
  There’s no need to book or sign up. Just drop in!
  The Peer Learning Advisors can provide support with study, looking after yourself, letting you know about other support services and general tips around uni life. They can also just be a friendly ear for a chat.

• Online drop-in sessions

  Book or jump onto one of our Zoom drop-in sessions, where a Librarian with an understanding of your subject area will be available to help you with searching for information or referencing as you prepare your assignments.

Use these online resources and training modules to upskill your research and get the most out of what’s available to you at the Library.

• Getting Started guide

  This resource contains information on the key things to know to get started using the Library, including information on how to find resources and referencing.

• Online Training

  Access short online modules from the Library to help you find, evaluate, manage and communicate information.

• International Students Library guide

  This guide contains information that focuses on the international student experience.

• LIBR1000

  This online learning resource is aimed at new starters to the University and includes information and quizzes that will build your skills as a new student.

• Library Guides

  Information and key resources to help you research developed by your Academic Liaison Librarian and specific to discipline.

• Online information and digital literacy courses:

  Going beyond Google (University of Sydney students only)
  Fact or fake news (University of Sydney students only)

The Library is here to support your research and access to materials.

• Academic Liaison Librarians are available for in-person and online consultations to support your research. They can help you with finding information, citation metrics reporting and strategic publishing.

The Library is here to support your teaching and can help you make coursework material available to your students online.

• Academic Liaison Librarians are available to support your teaching, and can help you to locate teaching resources, deliver training, or advise on embedding information literacy skills into your unit of study. They can also assist you in finding alternate digital resources.
• It is recommended that course reading lists be reviewed to include minimal physical materials, as access to these items will be limited. You can contact your Academic Liaison Librarians to find alternative content.