For Students
Finding your textbooks and recommended readings
If your subject uses a print textbook or hard-copy versions of readings, these materials can be found in the High Use areas of campus libraries. Your subject may have two different types of readings. 'Prescribed Readings' are compulsory for your coursework. 'Recommended Readings' have been set up your lecturer to complement your coursework.
High Use areas are usually located on the ground floor of our libraries for quick access. You can look up what textbooks and readings your lecturer has added to the High Use collection for your subject by searching the library catalogue by 'Subject code/name'.
Items in High Use collections have different location codes for each library, which are outlined below for each faculty/school.
Where are your textbooks located?
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Faculty of Architecture, Building and Planning
Textbooks and Recommended Readings are located in the Architecture, Building and Planning Library on the Ground Floor.
Location Code: UniM Archit High Use.
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Faculty of Arts
Textbooks and Recommended Readings are located in the Baillieu Library on the Ground Floor.
Location Code: UniM Baill High Use
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Faculty of Business and Economics
Textbooks and Recommended Readings are located in the Gilbin Eunson Library on the Ground Floor.
Location Code: UniM Giblin Eunson High Use
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Faculty of Fine Arts and Music
Textbooks and Recommended Readings are located in the Southbank Library on the Ground Floor.
Location Code: UniM Southbank High Use
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Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences
Textbooks and Recommended Readings are located in the Brownless Biomedical Library on the Ground Floor.
Location Code: UniM BioMed High Use
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Faculty of Science
Textbooks, eText and Recommended Readingsfor students studying Engineering and/or Science subjects are located in multiple libraries, depending on their content. To locate prescribed hardcopy textbooks, check in the library catalogue via
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Faculty of Veterinary and Agricultural Science
Textbooks and Recommended Readings are located in the Brownless Biomedical Library on the Ground Floor.
Location Code: UniM BioMed High Use
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Melbourne Graduate School of Education
Textbooks and Recommended Readings are located in the Giblin Eunson Library on the Ground Floor.
Location Code: UniM Giblin Eunson High Use
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Melbourne Law School
Textbooks and Recommended Readings are located in the Law Library on the Level 3 of the Law Building.
Location Code: UniM Law High Use
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Faculty of Engineering and Information Technology
Textbooks, eText and Recommended Readingsfor students studying Engineering and/or Science subjects are located in multiple libraries, depending on their content. To locate prescribed hardcopy textbooks, check in the library catalogue via
Borrowing limits for textbooks and recommended readings
There are limits on how long you can borrow these items as they are in high demand by all students. The loan limits can be identified on the spine label with a sticker. The terms of these loans are outlined below:
Two-hour/ three-hour loans
- A maximum of 2 two-hour/ three-hour loan items can be borrowed at any one time
- Cannot be requested (placed on hold) when on loan
- Not renewable; $100 maximum fine for late return
- Shelved in the High Use collection
Overnight Loans
- Cannot be requested (placed on hold) when on loan
- Not renewable; $100 maximum fine for late return
- Shelved in the High Use collection
Seven-Day Week Loans
- Can be placed on hold
- Renewable: $15 maximum fine for late return
- Shelved in the general collection
Use of eTextbooks in your subjects
Your subjects may have recommended or required readings that are eTextbooks, which are digital textbooks or readings. eTextbooks offer interactive features such as text searching, annotation, note taking and highlighting options. To purchase an eTextbook, your subject coordinator may provide links in the LMS to Perusall, which is a platform to purchase eTextbooks.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I know if eTextbooks are recommended or required for my subject?
- Links to Perusall will be provided in your LMS subject page if your subject coordinator is recommending or requiring you to purchase an eTextbook for your subject.
Are eTextbooks the same price as printed editions?
- In general, eText versions tend to be priced lower than printed editions.
Where can I access further help?
- Perusall has a series of student guides containing more detailed information and support.