Services for students

Assigned Textbooks

Finding out which textbooks are assigned is often the first question new students ask us about in the Library. Your subject outline must identify any assigned textbooks - check the Resources tab of the outline for details.

Find your subject outline

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.

For more details on textbooks in the Library have created some frequently asked questions and answers.

• Does the Library have a copy of all textbooks?
• How do I find a textbook for my subject?
• How do I purchase textbooks?

Resource Lists

Textbooks, journal articles, book chapters, and other readings for your subject are available online through your subject’s Resource List. 

Resource lists for each subject are embedded in your iLearn subject sites via the Books and Tools link or a link in the site itslef. You can also find them in the MyBond app. Lists are accessible from the subject start date - which is usually in orientation week.

Resource Lists provide great benefits for students:

• View all  your subject resources in one place
• Access directly from the subject site in iLearn
• Engage with the list by commenting and suggesting resources
• Access ebooks, articles, websites and digitised readings directly from the list – no need to find them in Library Search or a database first
• Keep private notes about readings

Sign in to Resource Lists

Find out how to get started with a Resource List for your subject.

The Library collection includes over 500,000 titles.

• 496,000+ ebooks
• 92,000+ physical titles (books, DVDS etc)
• 112,000+ online journals
• Streaming video and more

Browsing the shelves is an excellent way to get an overview of the kinds of topics covered by the Library's collections.

But there are so many rows! Where to start?

The interactive Library maps provide a way to locate which floors and rows contain books on a topic. Or, maybe you just want to see where the board games are.

Explore the collections

Searching

Library Search is where you can search for titles our physical collections and most of our online resources. We have a huge variety of online resources.

Tip: Look out for the maps integrated into Library Search. The map it buttons open up the floor plan, showing you which level it is on, and the row number.

Become an expert searcher by reviewing the our guide to searching and finding Library resources.

View the guide

Reserve collections

Reserve collections of high-demand items like textbooks, are maintained in both the Main and Law Libraries with shorter loans for equitable access.

3-hour loans and 7-day loans are available in the Reserve Collection in the Law Library, and in the Main Library 3-hour loans are available in the Reserve Collection, with 7-day loans found in the General Collection. The collections include textbooks and audiovisual items recommended by lecturers.

Interactive maps

Discover the Libraries and Multimedia Learning Centre like never before.

These maps highlight the full potential of our spaces, with directions and information about printing, scanning, copying, silent study areas, computers.

Use these maps to locate service points or even where the toilets are.

Explore spaces and facilities

Printing services

Self-service printing, copying and scanning is available. The Print Shop provides specialist printing for more complex requirements or for bulk printing needs.

Printer and scanner locations

About printing and copying

Study rooms

Students can book study rooms and meeting rooms in the Library and Multimedia Learning Centre for group work, and collaborative projects using our online booking system.

The Assistive Technology Room in the Main Library is also bookable by eligible students.

Check availability

Find and book with a map

Remember, you don't have to be a Law student to use the Law Library.