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Main Library

The John & Alison Kearney Library (Main Library) provides customer-focused, quality, innovative services, information resources and a selection of active learning zones to suit groups and individual silent study needs.

John and Alison Kearney Library

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Location:

1b, Arch Building

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Consultations

Librarians are available for one-on-one consultations in person and online via web meetings. 

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Faculty librarians can advise on:

  • literature searching
  • choosing relevant information sources
  • setting up alerts to keep current
  • reference management – EndNote & RefWorks
  • citing with APA, Chicago, Vancouver or Harvard styles

 

Resources & facilities

  • Library Service Desk

    Staff can help you find and borrow books, right through to accessing the latest research findings in electronic resources. Ask them about the self-service loans app so you can borrow at the shelves.

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    Print Shop

    The Print Shop is located near the lift on level 2 of the Main Library. It provides a print-on-demand service for high-quality printing and binding.

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    Student Assist

    Visit Student Assist at the rear of Level 2 of the Main Library for assistance with:

    • wireless or IT account problems
    • enrolment
    • subject selection
    • study plans
    • scholarships

     Look for the big "i". 

    Get directions

    Papyrus Café

    Offering coffee, tea, cold drinks, light meals, and snacks in a relaxed atmosphere Papyrus is easy to find in the Main Library foyer.

    The Papyrus Café is open 7 days a week. 

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    Café enquiries:
    +61 7 5595 3565  
     

  • The Main Library houses the physical collection of books, audiovisual resources and print journals in all disciplines except law. 

    The Reserve collection (high demand items) is located on level 2 near the service desk.

    The remainder of the collections are located on levels 3 and 4 and can be searched through Library Search.

    Borrowing from the Library

    Find in Library Search

  • New Books via Library Search

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    Ebooks

    New ebooks (in the last month)

    Print books

    Arrived or on order in the last 3 months:

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    Search your keywords then use the New to the Library facet to see new resources. 

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    Via RSS

    Subscribe to the following feed to get weekly updates of new books received in the Main Library.

    Or open the feed link in a browser that supports RSS or has RSS browser addons/extensions.

    How to subscribe to RSS feeds:
    1. Right-click the link and select copy
    2. Paste the link into the RSS Feed Reader
    3. The RSS feed is updated every Monday

    Check for instructions specific to your RSS Feed Reader as each reader may have different instructions for subscribing to feeds.

    If a book in the feed is not available on the shelf, sign into your Library account to request it.

  • The Main Library offers casual seating and hundreds of individual study stations with either desktop computers or laptop facilities. Silent study spaces are available on levels 3 and 4.

    Eight study rooms are available for student bookings. They are equipped with either PCs or large screens for connection to laptops.

    An assistive technology room is available for eligible students. Access must be arranged through the University's Accessibility & Inclusion Advisor.

    More about Study Spaces

    Study Room Bookings

  • Computers

    Computers for student and staff use are located on Level 2 and 3 of the Main Library.

    Find a computer

    Printing & copying

    Self-service printing is available on Level 2 of the Main Library.

    The Print Shop located in the Main Library is a print-on-demand service providing high quality printing, binding, etc.

    More about Printing

Library Service Desk

Staff can help you find and borrow books, right through to accessing the latest research findings in electronic resources. Ask them about the self-service loans app so you can borrow at the shelves.

Show map

Print Shop

The Print Shop is located near the lift on level 2 of the Main Library. It provides a print-on-demand service for high-quality printing and binding.

Today's hours:

Loading opening hours for Print Shop...

Show on map

Learn more

Student Assist

Visit Student Assist at the rear of Level 2 of the Main Library for assistance with:

  • wireless or IT account problems
  • enrolment
  • subject selection
  • study plans
  • scholarships

 Look for the big "i". 

Get directions

Papyrus Café

Offering coffee, tea, cold drinks, light meals, and snacks in a relaxed atmosphere Papyrus is easy to find in the Main Library foyer.

The Papyrus Café is open 7 days a week. 

Show map

Café enquiries:
+61 7 5595 3565  
 

Access Arrangements

The Main and Law Libraries & Multimedia Learning Centre are generally only accessible to Bond students and staff with valid swipe card access. Alumni should visit Security to obtain visitor access. 

Access information for reciprocal borrowers from Australian and New Zealand universities is available on the Services for Alumni & Visitors page.

Contact the Library

General enquiries

[email protected]  
+61 7 5595 1510  
 

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