On Thursday 23 December, all Library spaces and learning hubs will close at 5pm, as per usual practice leading into the seasonal break.
In recognition of the difficulties faced by students in accessing campus study spaces throughout the COVID019 lockdown, we’re very pleased to announce that the Carslaw Learning Hub will reopen on Friday 24 December and will be open each non-public holiday weekday throughout the seasonal break period, providing a welcoming space for students and researchers, particularly our newly arrived International Students.
We’re also planning to re-open CreateSpace, on an appointment’s basis, from 17 January 2022. Appointments will be available for students and staff, as needed, between 9am-5pm Monday-Friday.
Bookings can be made by emailing createspace.library@sydney.edu.au with a minimum three-day lead time.
In addition, the holds pick up service is planned for re-instatement at Camden Commons from 17 January 2022. From this date, staff and students will be able to select Camden Commons as their pick-up location for Library books located at other campuses.
Opening details for each library and learning hub is summarised below, with full details for Library opening and Information Desk hours and Conditions of Entry available on the Library website and the University Study Spaces webpage.
Available libraries
| Fisher Library | Rare Books and Special Collections Reading Room | Law Library | Conservatorium of Music Library |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current opening hours: Mon-Sun: 9am-11:59pm Thu 23 Dec: Closed for the year from 5pm Closed Over Seasonal Break From 10 Jan: Mon-Sun: 9am-11:59pm Information Desk hours: Mon-Fri: 10am-4pm Sat: 10am-2pm Sun: Closed | Current opening hours: Mon-Tue: Closed Wed-Fri: 10am-2pm (by appointment only) Sat/Sun: Closed Thu 23 Dec: Closed for the year from 2pm Closed over seasonal break From 10 Jan Mon-Tue: Closed Wed-Fri: 10am-2pm (by appointment only) Sat/Sun: Closed | Current opening hours: Mon-Sun: 9am-11:59pm Thu 23 Dec: Closed for the year from 5pm Closed over Seasonal Break From 10 Jan Mon-Sun: 9am-11:59pm Information Desk hours: Mon-Fri: 10am-4pm Sat-Sun: Closed | Current opening hours: Mon-Fri: 1-5pm (Click and Collect only) Sat/Sun: Closed Thu 23 Dec: Closed for the year from 5pm Closed over Seasonal Break From 10 Jan Mon-Fri: 1-5pm (Click and Collect only) Sat/Sun: Closed |
Available Learning Hubs
| Carslaw Learning Hub | The Quarter | Camden Commons | PNR Learning Hub |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current opening hours: Open 24/7 Thu 23 Dec: Closes at 5pm Open over the seasonal break from 9am to 5pm on: Fri 24 Dec Thu 30 Dec Fri 31 Dec Tue 4 Jan – Fri 7 Jan From 6am, 10 Jan Open 24/7 | Current opening hours: Mon-Sun: 6am-11pm Thu 23 Dec: Closed for the year from 5pm Closed over seasonal break From 10 Jan Mon-Sun: 6am-11pm | Current opening hours: Mon-Sun: 6am-11pm Thu 23 Dec: Closed for the year from 5pm Closed over seasonal break From 10 Jan Mon-Sun: 6am-11pm From 17 Jan Re-commence Holds Pick-up service during opening hours. | Current opening hours: Mon-Sun: 6am-11pm Thu 23 Dec: Closed for the year from 5pm Closed over seasonal break From 6am, 10 Jan: Mon-Sun: 6am-11pm |
Library services available online
| Live Chat | PeerConnect |
|---|---|
| Current hours of service: Mon-Fri: 10am-4pm Sat-Sun: Closed Thu 23 Dec: Closed for the year from 5pm Closed over seasonal break From 10 Jan Mon-Fri: 10am-4pm Sat-Sun: Closed | Current hours of service: Mon-Fri: 12pm-4pm Sat-Sun: Closed Thu 23 Dec: Closed for the year from 5pm Closed over seasonal break From 10 Jan Mon-Fri: 12pm-4pm Sat-Sun: Closed |
Libraries and learning hubs returning soon
The following libraries and learning hubs are currently unavailable to clients and will remain unavailable in January 2022. The Library will consult with staff and stakeholders and re-open these spaces when appropriate.
· SciTech Library
· Susan Wakil Health Building Library
· ThinkSpace
· Brennan MacCallum Learning Hub
· Abercrombie Learning Hub
From all of us at the University of Sydney Library, may you all have a very happy and healthy seasonal break, and we look forward to supporting your academic pursuits next year.