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Facilities
The Library offers a range of options for different working and learning activities.
We cater for your needs whether you wish to work alone, in small groups, or participate in class tutorials or workshops.
At entry Level 1 you come into the Information Commons.
Computer training labs on Level 1 and the Ground Floor are open for quiet study when there are no bookings.
Group Study Rooms for collaborative work are located on Level 2 of the Library building.
If you prefer to work in a noise-free zone, J Wing is designated for Silent Study.
We provide open plan group study on the Ground Floor and Level 2 of the Library building.
Information Commons
The Information Commons is a busy social learning space that offers:
- 71 networked computers with access to the Library catalogue, electronic databases, internet, email, digital resources and printing
- 9 express workstations with 10 minute access for quick email and printing jobs
- Librarians at the Information Desk to assist you find the resources you need to complete assignments
- Academic Services staff at the Information Desk at scheduled Drop-In sessions
- IT student support at the Information Desk to help solve your network problems
- A computer that gives access to the Library catalogue and electronic databases for community visitors and reciprocal members
Computer labs
The Library has 2 computer training labs which are the venues for Library based tutorials and workshops.
The lab on Level 1 offers 21 computers. A smaller room on the Ground Floor has 12 places and space for breakout discussions.
They are available for general use as a quiet study area when not booked for classes.
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Study spaces
Open plan group study spaces are located on Ground Floor and Level 2 of the Library building.
Large tables and group study booths provide space for collaborative work.
Individual study booths are located on Level 2 of the Library building and benches for relaxed individual study, with power available for your laptop, are available on the Ground Floor and in the Silent Study area in the Library Space, Level 2 J Wing.
Most of the individual booths have power and some are wired for network access - or you can use your laptop through the wireless network.
Group study rooms to accommodate up to 6 people are located on Level 2 of the Library building.
Services vary but may include:
- wireless access
- networked PC access
- TV monitor with VHS/DVD players
Rooms may be used for a maximum of 2 hours.
You can book rooms up to 2 weeks in advance by noting your name on the sheet attached to the door.
Quiet study areas are provided for those times you need to work in silence.
The designated silent study area is Level 2, J Wing providing 138 individual study places with power and wireless access and 32 computers.
The Library Lab on Level 1 is a designated quiet space for general use when it is not being used for scheduled classes.
You may be asked to leave any quiet or silent study area if your behaviour disturbs others.
Relaxation space
You can unwind on the couches and informal seating on the Ground Floor and Level 2.
Audio-visual equipment
Voice recording equipment, laptops and a data projector can be borrowed from the Loans Desk.
The data projector is for use only in the Library.
DVD players are located in Group Study Rooms.
Printing, scanning and copying
Printing, scanning and copying equipment is located in the Information Commons, Level 2 of the Library building and in the Library, Level 2, J Wing.
Colour printing and scanning equipment is on Level 1.
You can purchase binding combs and covers for small binding jobs using equipment located in the Information Commons.
You are able to add credit to your student card using a self service coin machine or with staff assistance at the Print and Copying Services desk on Level 1.
EFTPOS and credit facilities are available.
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