COVID-19 Updates and Support

This page was last updated 26 August 2021.

UTS Library accessible on-campus and online

UTS Library resources remain accessible via click-and-collect on-campus and online support via chat and phone.

From 8pm Friday 25 June 2021 until Tuesday 5 October 2021:

Following NSW Government health advice, UTS Library and UTS Reading Room spaces will close.
Library chat and phone services are available for assistance finding and accessing resources, referencing, or for questions about visiting the Library - weekdays: 8am to 10pm and weekends: 10am to 6pm.
Click-and-collect is available to loan physical items - refer to details below before coming to campus.
Reserve items with a 3 hour loan period, will be extended to a 24 hour loan period.
Laptops retain a 24 hour loan period.
Fines for items currently on loan will be waived until Tuesday 19th October 2021. You do not need to come to campus to return items.
Face masks are mandatory in all indoor spaces at UTS, including the UTS Library and UTS Central.
Group study rooms throughout UTS Central including the UTS Library have reduced capacities.
The Scholars Centre remains open to Higher Degree Researchers. Enter via CB01, faculty approval required – check opening hours and details for accessing campus prior.
All membership applications have been suspended, except for Alumni Database Access membership.

Request: Request items from the Library catalogue for collection in the Library Reserve room (level 7, UTS Central).
Be notified: You will be notified by email when your item is available for collection.
Collect: Collection is open 2pm to 6pm every day.
You must:
- Enter and exit UTS Central via CB01 main entry only.
- Present your student/staff ID card or ID number.
- Present photo ID (license, passport, etc.) with your address.
- Present security with the holds shelf notification email.
- Adhere to the conditions to access UTS campus.
- Check in to each building.
- Wear a mask at all times.

Details on the University's response to COVID-19 including accessing campus are available on the UTS website. Visit the Supporting Online Study portal for details on support for current students.