Our Libraries

Our Library is at the heart of your studies during your time at university. Discover more about our study spaces, resources and facilities.

The Auchmuty Library is located on the Western side of the Callaghan campus near the Shortland Union Building. As the campus hub for all your study needs, our spaces are vibrant and engaging places to meet, read, study and learn.

Auchmuty spaces

Auchmuty Library offers a range of study zones that cater for both silent focused study and collaborative group work. Our bookable group study rooms include zoom screens for video calls and screen-sharing, whilst our individual study pods can be used for video calls and lecture participation. Film and Podcast studios can be used to film video on a green screen or record an audio presentation

  • 24-hour spaces Auchmuty Information Common (AIC) and Learning Lounge. Auchmuty Library has two 24 hour spaces, both of which have PCs, bring your own device (BYOD) stations, wifi access, printing facilities, student kitchen and lounge areas.

    The AIC is located on Level 2 of the Auchmuty Library and provides 24 access to laptop loans, BYOD stations, PCs and Macs, with group study rooms, collaborative and silent study spaces. It also houses our prayer and reflection room, which includes a foot-washing station.

    The Learning Lounge is a relaxed and collaborative space located on Level 3 of the Auchmuty Library and features a lounge-style learning environment.

    Outside of Library operating hours when the spaces are unstaffed, you will need your staff or student ID card in order to gain swipe access.

  • Postgraduate spaces — Located in L404, Flowers Room, this area offers individual and group study spaces with PCs, room for laptops and access to review and presentation facilities, meeting spaces, printers and lockers. Entry is via student card swipe access and is restricted to postgraduate students and staff only.

    To activate swipe access to the Callaghan postgraduate rooms on your Student Card, please email your request to 16500@newcastle.edu.au. Please allow up to 5 days for your request to be processed.

  • Special Collections — Home of the historical and cultural memory of the University and its regional context, our Special Collections are located on level 2 of the Auchmuty Library.

  • Auchmuty Library MakerSpace — Providing a place to escape the rigours of study and explore, design, experience and build through self-creative and self-directed learning.

  • Media Rooms — Are film and podcast studios provide students with the facilities to produce high quality audio and video content for content creation. The Film Studios each contain a one touch recording set up with video camera, green screen, and configurable lighting. The Podcast Room contains an easy-to-use mixing desk and microphones for up to 3 users.

  • Carers and kids room — Located in room L325 on level 3 of the Library, the space provides a child-friendly environment where you can supervise your children while you study and is available during Library hours. Please book the room via Room Bookings

  • Parents room — Our Parents Room is located in room L324 on level 3 of the Library and features everything you'll need to care for your baby, including a comfortable chair, fridge, microwave, and baby change table

  • Prayer and reflection room — Including foot-washing facilities. Located on level 2, behind Sprout café

  • Parray Yayirri — Located on level 3, this is a space that Indigenous students can use to study and connect with their peers. The space is open during Library hours and does not need to be booked. It includes three desktop computers, a whiteboard, small table with three chairs and a printer. Library staff provide a drop-in service for students during semester to assist with general enquiries.

Auchmuty resources

  • Printing and photocopy facilities
  • Computers —  students and staff can log on to computers using their student or staff ID and password.  Please see staff in the Service Zones for assistance
  • Loanable laptops — students and staff can borrow Windows laptops 24/7 via the Laptop Loans station in the Auchmuty Information Common print area
  • Sprout café — located in the Auchmuty Information Common

The Library at NUspace on Level 1 houses a dynamic collection of high demand and core items to support the needs of staff and students located at the Newcastle City campus.

Newcastle City spaces and resources

After hours

Books can be returned to the library via returns chutes either immediately outside the library on level 1 or on the building's exterior in the courtyard off Hunter Street.

The Ourimbah Library at the Central Coast campus provides services to both the University of Newcastle staff and TAFE NSW. It is a hub for all your study needs — offering vibrant spaces and engaging places to meet, read, study and learn.

Functioning as a multi-sector library allows our users access to a variety of resources provided by both the University and TAFE NSW.

Ourimbah Library spaces

Ourimbah Library offers a range of study zones that cater for both silent focused study and collaborative group work. Our bookable group study rooms include Zoom screens for video calls and screen-sharing.

  • 24-hour spaces — The Ourimbah Information Commons (OIC) is located across Level 1 and 2 of the Ourimbah Library. Services include wifi and laptop facilities and access to PCs, scanners, group study rooms, printing and photocopying. Snack and drink machines, Student Kitchen with food preparation area, prayer room and lounge areas are also available.

    Outside of Library operating hours when the spaces are unstaffed, you will need your staff or student ID card in order to gain swipe access.

    Ourimbah TAFE students can apply for a University of Newcastle Access Card. Completed forms should be taken to the TAFE Services Centre, then authorised at the student hub.

  • Postgraduate spaces — Located in A2.27, on Level 2, this study room includes PCs and lockers. Entry is via student card swipe access and is restricted to postgraduate students and staff only.

  • Ourimbah Library MakerSpace — Located in room 209 on Level 2 of the Ourimbah Library. MakerSpace is a unique learning space where you can problem solve, learn, experiment, create and remix ideas utilising technology whilst collaborating with others in a supported environment.

  • Carers and kids room — Located in room A2.09 on level 2 of the Library, the space provides a child-friendly environment where you can supervise your children while you study and is available during Library hours. Please book in via Room Bookings.
    • You must have your children present to use the space and are solely responsible for their safety and actions at all times.
    • Children must be supervised and may not be left unattended in the room.
    • Please use the disinfectant wipes provided to keep the room clean and leave it in good condition for the next users, including erasing the whiteboard/blackboard and disposing of trash.
    • Please remember to take any personal toys, belongings, or food items with you when you vacate the room.

  • Parent room — Our Parent Room is located on level 2 of the OIC in room A2.39 and features everything you'll need to care for your baby, including a comfortable chair, fridge, microwave, and baby change table

  • Prayer and reflection room

Ourimbah Library resources

  • Printing and photocopy facilities, managed by IT Services
  • Computers — students and staff can log on to computers using their student or staff ID and password.  Please see staff in the Service Zones for assistance
  • Café — Located in the Ourimbah Information Common.

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Take a 3D tour of the Ourimbah Library

The Gosford Hospital Library is located in the Central Coast Clinical School and Research Institute (CCCSRI) at the Gosford Campus. University of Newcastle staff and students based at, or on clinical placement with, the Central Coast Local Health District (CCLHD) and CCLHD staff are able to use the Library. The Library collection includes medical, nursing and health resources.

Located on Level 7 in Building A (CCCSRI), the Library is open Monday – Friday from 8.30am to 5.00pm.

Gosford Hospital Library spaces

  • There are both collaborative and quiet study spaces in the Library Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 5.00pm
  • Study spaces are available outside of Library hours on Level 6 in the Student Hub.

Gosford Hospital Library resources

  • University PCs and loanable laptops are available in the Student Hub (Level 6) and the Library (Level 7)
  • University Wi-Fi is available in the building, including the Library
  • Printing and photocopy facilities are available in the Library, managed by UON IT services
  • A CCLHD StaffLink account is issued to medical students on clinical placement and allows access to the CCLHD network. StaffLink accounts are monitored and managed by eHealth not the University.

The Library at Sydney houses a collection of high demand and core items to support the needs of staff and students located at the Sydney Campus.

Sydney Library spaces and resources

  • Collaborative areas
  • Designated quiet spaces
  • Computers —  students and staff can log on to computers using their student or staff ID and password. Please see Library staff if you need assistance.
  • Printing and photocopy facilities.

After hours

Books can be returned to the library via a returns chute located immediately outside the library on level 1.