Welcome to Bond University, and welcome to your Library!
If you haven't visited our lovely campus yet, watch the Library tour video below to take a virtual walk through some of the spaces.
Look for our how-to videos throughout the website and in Library Search. We try to put the videos where you might need them to refresh your memory or get started.
Remember, the Library is here to support you throughout your time at Bond. Please get in touch at any time.
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If you missed out on a tour of the libraries in orientation week, check out the virtual tour above.
You can always ask our team at the service desks for help on where to find things in the libraries.
If you are looking for items on the shelf, Library Search has map it buttons which display a floor plan to direct you to the right level and row of shelving.
This is the first question most keen, new students ask us.
Many textbooks have eBook access provided by the Library. And, you can borrow textbooks from the Library's Reserve Collections.
Shelf locations and links are usually on a Resource List in your iLearn subject site.
Not all subjects have prescribed textbooks - look at your subject outline to check. Subject outlines can be found in your subject's iLearn site or on the University website.
Check the edition and title details when buying secondhand textbooks. You don't want to pay for a book that is not the set textbook.
Check the FAQs for all the details.
The Library collection includes over 500,000 titles.
Library Search is where you can search our physical collections and most of our online resources. In addition to the physical collections in the Main and Law Libraries we have a huge variety of online resources.
Become an expert searcher by reviewing the tips in our guide to searching and finding Library resources.
Complete one of the self-paced online courses that can be used for Beyond Bond progress, or request a personalised training session.
Read more about Online courses and classesSome tools you might like to consider for your study and research.
All students and staff have a library account in Library Search. You can use your account to:
Library borrowing rules for physical items and conditions of access to online resources.
Read more about Borrowing and accessYour loans automatically renew if there are no requests or if the maximum due date has not been reached.
Click & collect requests for Library items, and how to request books, chapters, or journal articles from other libraries.
Read more about Requesting books and articlesLibrarians share their knowledge of key information resources such as books and databases for your subject area.
Read more about Library research guidesPrinting and copying services in the Library, including specialist services from the PrintShop.
Read more about Printing and copyingThere are many ways you can get Library help. Search FAQs, submit your question online, book appointments with faculty librarian for personalised assistance or visit the service desks.
Read more about Ask a LibrarianThe Student Transition Program at Bond University is crafted to help first-year students to smoothly integrate into the university community.
Starting from orientation week and extending throughout the first year, the You Belong @ Bond initiative fosters a supportive environment for all first-year students, encouraging connections and a sense of belonging. This program offers students the chance to engage with various resources, events, and activities available at Bond.
There is plenty of support, and not just for first year students: