Longer library opening hours

Posted on 22 February, 2019

Extended opening at Gardens Point Library for Semester 1

From Monday 25 February to Friday 21 June 2019 the Gardens Point Library will be open:

Monday – Friday: 7am-2am
Saturday – Sunday: 9am-2am

(* with the exception of the mid-semester break, Saturday 20 – Sunday 28 April)

Services and study spaces

QUT students and staff will have extended access to all study spaces including study rooms, library collections (including the Course Reserve collection), and the 24-hour computer lab located on Level 2. QUT’s Wireless network is available to all QUT students and staff with a current QUT Access username and password.

HiQ will be available from 7am to 10pm weekdays, and 9am to 5pm on weekends. Self-help services available throughout the extended opening include:

borrowing via self-checkout
printing, copying and scanning from self-service printing stations.

Click here for building access details and further information

Everyone is getting ready for Semester One

Posted on 12 February, 2019

Explore and discover your Library!

Take a tour of the Library. This tour is much more than a walk around a building because QUT Library is so much more than just a building! Your Library has study spaces, services, resources and people to help you, both at your campus and online.

Tours will run throughout O week, drop in and speak to HiQ Peer Concierge to join the next available tour.

HiQ Gardens Point Level 3, V Block

HiQ Kelvin Grove Level 2, R Block

Start putting the puzzle together

The Library is running some Workshops that will help you get started! These sessions are run both online and face to face, choose whatever suits you best.

Library 101

Discover the services and resources you can access at QUT Library. Learn the basics of navigating the Library website, managing your Readings, finding information and referencing.

Researching made easy

After this session, you will use databases more efficiently to find relevant information and current journal articles for your assignments.

Referencing made simple

This session introduces you to the principles and styles of referencing and citing using QUT cite|write. It also explains how you can paraphrase the work of others, avoid plagiarism, and make sure that your work has academic integrity.

To register, QUT students can follow this link

We look forward to seeing new and returning students this semester!

Time to get out of here?

Posted on 22 November, 2018

The Library has plenty of travel guides to plan your well deserved break

Whether you are heading off on a road trip, flying interstate or internationally we have got you covered. There are loads of guides at the Kelvin Grove Library as well as online that you can access from anywhere.

Here are some quick links for some travel guides:

Or just type in the destination of your choice and add the words ‘travel guide’ here on our Library homepage

If you are on campus you can also browse the collection at the Kelvin Grove Library on the 3rd floor in the 915 call number area.

Whatever you do we wish you well for a safe holiday break!

All set for Exams with extended Library Opening Hours

Posted on 31 October, 2018

Extended Library opening hours

Gardens Point Library has extended opening hours for the Semester 2 exam period.

Up until Friday 16 November 2018 the library will be open:

Monday – Friday: 7am-2am
Saturday – Sunday: 9am-2am

More information about services and spaces during these hours can be found here

A couple of last minute exam tips:

Selected past examinations papers can be browsed directly at QUT Readings: Examination Papers.
There are useful guides to help you prepare for exams on your Digital Workplace/HiQ

Good luck from everyone here at the QUT Library!

October is for Mental Health

Posted on 9 October, 2018

There is a lot going on in October!

Queensland Mental Health Week 6-14 October
World Mental Health Day 10th of October
Mental Health Month

Did you know?

1 in 5 Australians are affected by mental illness, yet many don’t seek help because of stigma.

We can all do something to help shed a more positive light on mental health.

Here are some links to the various events that have loads of helpful practical information for you or someone you know.

Queensland Mental Health Week

World Mental Health Day

Mental Health Month

Save the date!

Posted on 3 October, 2018

QUT Vintage Book Sale for the Indigenous Literacy Foundation

17 October, 12pm–3pm, Gardens Theatre Foyer, Gardens Point campus.

Hundreds of beautiful books will be available for purchase. All proceeds from the event will go to the Indigenous Literacy Foundation, to help provide books and literacy programs to remote communities.

Loads of assignments to do? We can help!

Posted on 30 August, 2018

Keep calm and chill – we’ve got all the information you need to get your assignments done.

If you are looking for online resources to help with your assignments, then check out these pages from the digital workplace/HiQ:

If you prefer help in person you can book in to attend these Practical referencing workshops. You can also ‘drop in’ for Language and learning support where you can get assistance with assignment strategies and improving your writing.

Still not calm and need to chill quicker? Contact us either in person, chat online, phone or email us to get some help with your assignments here.