Library

Using Library learning spaces

Quiet study

  • Quiet study areas are provided on all levels of the Library, with private study carrels and other individual seating areas.
  • Please consider others by keeping noise to a minimum in these areas.
  • Where:
    • Ground Floor - in the Law Library
    • Level 1 - all of this level
    • Level 2 - individual study desks on the northern wall outside Teaching Labs 1 and 2.

Group study

  • The Library caters for group study through formal and informal spaces.
  • Where: 
    • All levels of the Library - large group work tables
    • All levels of the Library - informal group work spaces
    • Ground Floor and Level 2 - Group study rooms
    • Shoalhaven Campus Library - Group study rooms
    • ITS (Building 17) - presentation rooms and facilities
  • Facilities: 
    • Group study rooms on the Ground Floor - whiteboards. GS1 and GS2 also have laptops and projectors
    • Group study rooms on Level 2 - whiteboards and plasma screens. Cables to connect your computer to the screen are available from the Loans Desk. Bring your own laptop or borrow one.
    • Kits containing whiteboard markers and connection cables for computers are available from the Loans Desk
  • Access:
    • Book online - bookings are for a maximum of 2 hours and can be made up to 2 weeks in advance
    • Rooms must be vacated 30 minutes before Library closing
    • Fines apply for late or non-return of kits
    • Please be courteous and vacate the room promptly for the next booking
    • Group study rooms are for UOW student use only. Use is in accordance with the Library Code of Conduct; groups may be asked to leave if these rules are not adhered to.

Powered study desks

  • Many desks throughout the Library provide access to power

Music and Media spaces

  • The Media Room on the Ground Floor houses newspapers, historical newspaper indexes, microfilm, microfilm readers, music scores and music CDs, video and DVD players 
  • Browse and borrow from an extensive collection; listen to music; or watch DVDs or videos

Music Room

  • Where:  access is from the Media Room, Ground Floor
  • Facilities:
    • Audio system, CD/DVD players, turntable, TV screens
    • Table and chairs
    • Headphones are available from Short Loans
  • Access:
    • Bookings can be made at the Loans Desk
    • Bookings are for a maximum of 2 hours
    • Keys are available for collection from the Loans Desk
    • Fines apply for late or non-return of keys
    • Rooms must be vacated 30 minutes before Library closing
    • The room is available for UOW student and staff use only. Use is in accordance with the Library Code of Conduct.

Teaching Labs

  • The Teaching Labs feature the latest technology, allowing for computer-based learning and face-to-face instruction from our librarians.
  • Where:  Level 2
  • Access: when not booked for classes, Teaching Labs are available for general use.

Postgraduate Space - for UOW postgraduate, honours and graduate diploma students

  • Where: Ground Floor - behind the Law Library and Leisure Reading areas
  • Facilities: 
    • inividual study spaces
    • computers
    • quiet group work / discussion area
  • Access:
    • Keypad access – ask at Information for access code
    • No bookings necessary
    • Use is in accordance with the Library Code of Conduct; groups may be asked to leave if these rules are not adhered to

Academic Space - workspace for UOW academic staff

  • Where: Level 2, north-western corner
  • Facilities:
    • 4 computers
    • Tables, chairs
    • Wireless connection
  • Access:
    • Keypad access – ask at Information for access code
    • No bookings necessary
    • Use is in accordance with the Library Code of Conduct
Last reviewed: 25 October, 2011