Library Services - COVID Update
Information about current Library Services available to students, staff and the broader University community.
Last updated: 13 February 2023
Visiting the library
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University of Melbourne Staff and Students
All our libraries are open
All our libraries are open to all visitors, including members of the public. Please visit our Library Opening Hours for our opening dates and times.
Visit our Library FAQs to find out what library services are currently available.
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Non-University Visitors
Libraries open to non-University visitors
All University of Melbourne Libraries have resumed full library services and are open to all visitors, including members of the public. Please visit our Library Opening Hours for our opening dates and hours.
Visit our Library FAQs to find out what library services are currently available.
Collection Access
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Reading Room
The Reading Room is open to all eligible readers Monday to Friday by appointment.
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Borrowing in Person
University staff and students
Our libraries are open and University staff and students are able to borrow in-person. Please visit our Library Opening Hours for library opening dates and times, and read our How do I borrow library items FAQ for further information.
Non-University visitors
Currently, non-University visitors are able to borrow in-person from all libraries.
Please visit our Library Opening Hours for library opening dates and times and read our How do I borrow library items FAQ for further information.
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Print Retrievals
The Print Retrieval Service will be available to University staff and students who are unable to attend campus. To request an item to be posted to your Australian address, please follow the instructions outlined on our print resources page.
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Sourcing Online Resources
Find online resources using our electronic databases and by using high-quality search tools. For more information, please see our Online Resources webpage.
Library FAQs
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Library FAQs
If you have specific questions relating to our current services, please see our FAQs page.
Contact us via our Virtual Library Services
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Library Chat
If you would like to chat to one of our friendly library staff, you can use the Ask a Librarian Chat box during Library Opening Hours.
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Library Enquiries
You can also contact us regarding any questions, feedback, and suggestions via email at: library-enquiries@unimelb.edu.au . This service is staffed Monday - Friday: 9am - 5pm (excluding public holidays).