Both campus libraries provide a mix of spaces to best meet your study and research needs. Quiet environments are designated areas where noise is kept to a minimum to encourage individual study. No noise at all is permitted in Silent Study Rooms. The different study areas are indicated on the floor plans.
Australian Culture Lounge
Open area to all
- comfortable place for reading
- features a collection of Australian literary classics
- it enables students, especially international students, to sample some of the literature exporing Australian identity
Location
Level 4, City Campus Library
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Baya Ng'ara Nura* Learning Place
Open area to all Indigenous and Non-Indigenous students
Dedicated to the spirit of the UTS Statement on Reconciliation, the Baya Ng'ara Nura* - Learning Place has been specifically designed to welcome Indigenous students.
In the language of the Eora Nation, these words mean Read (Baya), Listen, Hear, Think (Ng'ara), Place or Country (Nura).
Baya Ng'ara Nura* provides a welcoming space with study tables and computers, in which Indigenous students can study and learn together with other students, while being able to access the Library resources and learning support.
When attending UTS during block instruction, Indigenous students are given priority access to computers in this area. To book your next computer session call 9514 3666 or ask a staff member at the Research Help Desk on Level 2.
Guides for Indigenous students
To help you with your studies, Indigenous Study Guides [3] provides an introduction to resources including printed reference material, journal database and subject specific website links.
More information
To learn more about the Baya Ng'ara Nura* Learning Place and other services offered by UTS Library visit the Indigenous Students [4] section.
* (Language of the Eora Nation)
Location
Entry Level (Level 2), City Campus Library
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Computer Access Labs
Bookings: Library staff only
Available at other times to students
- Level 3 has 20 computers
- Level 4 has 24 computers
Location
Levels 3 & 4, Rooms 3h & 4h, City Campus Library
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International Cultural and News Centre (ICNC)
Open area to all
- informal seating area
- collection of overseas newspapers, cultural books, travel guides and magazines in a number of languages
- ICNC Collection [7] of online resources providing Internet access to international newspapers, magazines, language resources, travel guides and other sites
- monitors and listening posts that have been designed for students to access a broad selection of international television channels and online resources
- a selection of English, Chinese, German, Italian, Japanese and Spanish channels broadcasting live, local and international news
Location
Level 4, City Campus Library
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Individual study areas
Open area to all
- designated open areas for quiet individual study
- mobile phones must be turned off
Location
Levels 3, 4 & 5, City Campus Library
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Lockers
Lockers are available on Level 4 and Level 5 of the City Campus Library. Locker keys are available for loan from the Enquiries and Loans Desk on Level 2.
Lockers are available for daily use by UTS students and staff.
Items left in lockers overnight will be cleared out, and you will need to contact staff at the Enquiries and Loans Desk on Level 2 to retrieve your belongings.
Fines of $5 per hour may apply to the late return of locker keys.
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Quiet reading areas
Open area to all
- designated open areas for quiet reading
Location
Levels 4 & 5, City Campus Library
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Scholars' Centre
A dedicated centre for UTS postgraduate research students and staff
The Scholars' Centre provides easy access to the full-range of Library services and resources and a quiet study environment conducive to the research process. Assistance from librarians at the nearby Research Help Desk is there when you need it.
The Centre features
- computers with access to the Library's electronic resources and a range of other software
- power outlets for laptop wireless access
- a reading area
- a meeting room
- an internal telephone
Access to the Scholar's Centre is through the UTS Personal Identification Number (PIN) Access System.
To obtain a PIN:
- UTS postgraduate research students view Student Personal Identification Number (PIN) - Use and conditions [12]
- UTS staff should contact their faculty, institute or unit
Location
Entry Level (Level 2), City Campus Library
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Silent Study Rooms
Available to Students - No booking is required
- sound proofed rooms for individual study
Location
Levels 4 & 5, Rooms 4a & 5a, City Campus Library
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Special Needs Room
Bookings: Special needs students only (book through Room Bookings [15])
- several computers with a range of software and applications, for example Kurzweil and Dragon
For more information see Special Needs Students [16].
Location
Entry Level (Level 2 - next to the lift), City Campus Library
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Individual study areas
Open area to all
- designated open areas for quiet individual study on Levels 3 & 5
- study desks with privacy screens on Level 5
- mobile phones must be turned off
Location
Levels 3 & 5, Kuring-gai Campus Library
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Special Needs Room & Group Study Room 4.3
Bookings: Max 4 persons (book through Room Bookings [19])
- 1 computer
For use by Special Needs students only:
- multimedia computer and an extra large VDU
- equipment to assist the visually impaired
- computers featuring a range of software and application, for example Kurzweil and Dragon
For more information see Special Needs Students [20].
Please note: Special Needs students are given priority use of this room. If a Special Needs student needs to use the room at a time already booked by other students, the Special Needs student should contact the Kuring-gai Enquiries and Loans Desk to have their booking prioritised.
Location
Level 4, Room 4.3, Kuring-gai Campus Library
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