Labour Day – Opening Hours

Posted by Maddy on 3 May, 2018

Our final long weekend for Semester 1 is upon us. During the Labour Day public holiday both HiQ and the Library will be open to assist you with all your queries and study needs. Our opening hours are –

Gardens Point: 9am – 5pm

Kelvin Grove: 9am – 5pm

Law Library: 10am – 5pm

You can find more information about the library’s opening hours on our website.

If you can’t make it onto campus you can speak to a HiQ Adviser via the phone or via online chat. And if you need help finding information for upcoming assignments you can also check QUT Library’s How To Find Guides. And don’t forget to use QUT cite|write to create the references for those assignments, and see our Referencing Hacks for some extra help.

Easter Opening Hours

Posted by Maddy on 27 March, 2018

Easter is fast approaching, as is semester break. This is a great time to relax but to also get a head start on the second half of the semester. The Library and HiQ are here to help you with that! During the Easter Break Kelvin Grove, Gardens Point, and Law Libraries will be open, here are all the full details –

Friday 31^st March – Closed

Saturday 1^st April – Open 9am-5pm

Sunday 2^nd April – Open 9am-5pm

Monday 3^rd April – Open 9am-5pm

The Law Library will be open from Saturday to Monday also but from 10am-5pm.

If you can’t make it into campus you can also chat to HiQ online.

After the public holidays our normal opening hours will resume. From everyone at QUT Library we hope you all have a happy and safe long weekend!

Australia Day Opening Hours

Posted by Natalie on 22 January, 2018

HiQ and QUT Library will be open on the Australia Day Public Holiday this Friday.

Gardens Point Library will be open 9am to 5pm and Kelvin Grove Library will be open 1pm to 5pm. QUT Law Library will be closed for Australia Day, while Online Chat will be available from 9am to 5pm. For more information please see our opening hours.

Looking for something to do this Australia Day?

You might like to explore QUT Library’s broad selection of ebooks and online videos while you relax and enjoy this public holiday.

If you’re feeling more studious, you might prefer to brush up on your software and skills in IT, design and business with QUT Library’s subscription to Lynda.com. This database provides online training videos and tutorials on course topics including office applications, 3D animation, audio engineering, CAD, software development, photography, video editing, and web design.

Christmas Break & the Library

Posted by Maddy on 21 December, 2017

Christmas and New Year are just around the corner. From the 23^rd December until the 1^st of January QUT Library is having a Christmas break and will be closed. But even though our libraries at Caboolture, Kelvin Grove and Gardens Point will be closed during this time you can still access many library resources online.

If you need to do some research, jump on the Library’s Website and search through Quickfind. Or search a database for your subject area by selecting looking under Databases and specialised search tools.

Not sure how to find the information you need? Have a look at our handy how to find guides to find the right database or website for your research. You can also find online videos to watch at home and see what eBooks you can read right from the comfort of your home or at the beach!

And if you need further assistance, HiQ’s Contact Center will be available at the following times –

23 December – 31 December open 10am – 2pm

This excludes 25 & 26 December and the 1st January Public Holidays when HiQ are closed.

HiQ Service Points at Kelvin Grove Library & Gardens Point Library will be back in action on the 2^nd January. Until then, from all of QUT Library, we hope you have a safe and happy holiday!

Gardens Point Library Extended Opening Hours

Posted by Natalie on 25 October, 2017

The Gardens Point Library in V Block will be open for extended hours during Swot Vac and exams again this semester.

Students and staff will have access to all study areas, including study rooms and library collections. You will be able to borrow via self-checkout, and use self-service printing stations for printing, copying and scanning throughout the extended opening.

The extended opening will start from 7am Friday 27th October and will conclude at 10pm Friday 17th November. The building opening times and HiQ services times are shown below:

	HiQ Services	Building Opening
Weekdays	7am-10pm	7am-2am
Weekends	9am-5pm	9am-2am

QUT students and staff are required to carry their QUT ID card at all times whilst on campus. Entry and exit to the building during the extended opening will be via swipe card access at the main entrance next to Merlo Coffee.

For safety, QUT Security will be in the building at all times. Students are encouraged to carry a mobile phone and download the SafeZone app.

Delicious Ideas for Australia Day

Posted by Maddy on 23 January, 2017

Australia Day is just around the corner! One last public holiday before start of Semester 1. QUT Library is taking a break too with all campus libraries closed for the public holiday. See our opening hours for more information.

With the library closed make the most of your Australia Day this year by hanging out in the kitchen. It is no coincidence that your nice and cool fridge happens to be there too!

Here are our top 5 suggestions for having a delicious Australia Day –

Who doesn’t love a barbeque? Do it a little different this year and check out Asian-Style Grilling.
The Foodie’s Beer Book : The Art of Pairing and Cooking with Beer for Any Occasion, is sure to have some great tips and tricks to keep your day full of fun, not to mention yum!
Don’t know how to cook? We have you covered with The “I Don’t Know How to Cook” Book : 300 Great Recipes You Can’t Mess Up!
Simply Smoothies has 200 recipes and easily shows you how to make the perfect Australia Day smoothie to cool you down.
And for desert ice cream sandwiches are the way to go! Try Cookies & Cream : Hundreds of Ways to Make the Perfect Ice Cream Sandwich.

If these suggestions don’t tickle your fancy, there are many more possibilities. QUT has lots of eBooks and videos that can help give you some inspiration for your Australia Day. Enjoy the public holiday and we look forward to seeing you back at QUT Library soon!

Happy Holidays!

Posted by Alisa on 13 December, 2016

We’re in a festive mood across the campus libraries. Lights, sparkles, baubles, books, it’s all happening!

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While Caboolture, Gardens Point and Kelvin Grove opted for a more traditional approach, the Law Library turned to its collection of Law Reports in ‘Chancery’ red and ‘Kings/Queens Bench’ green.

From all of us at QUT Library, we wish you a happy and safe holiday season and we look forward to seeing you in 2017!

QUT libraries will be closed from 24th December to 2nd January. You can check our website for more information.

Exam Preparation

Posted by Annette on 10 November, 2016

“Study hard” by Bartosz Maciejewski (CC BY-SA 2.0)

The end of semester is here and we are well into examination period. We know that this time can be stressful and tricky, you may have multiple exams to study for or exams and assignments to complete at the same time, but with a few tips and tricks under your belt (as well as some planning) you’ll be set to ace your exams in no time.

Firstly, take a look at our exam preparation page. It is filled with useful information about how to tackle different exam types, as well as general study tips about time management.

You can also take a look at our exam preparation blog post from earlier this year to get some hints for what to do in the days leading to your exam. Also, don’t forget – Gardens Point Library has extended opening hours until 10pm Friday 18th November for all your late-night study needs.

If you’re feeling a little overwhelmed you can always contact QUT Counselling Services or read this tip-sheet about managing exam stress and anxiety.

QUT Library wishes you good luck! And if you need any help, don’t hesitate to ask.

Extended Library Opening Hours

Posted by Maddy on 9 June, 2016

It is that time of the semester when you want to spend all your time at the library in your favourite study spot…unfortunately so does everyone else! But have no fear of missing out on space at the library this semester as the Gardens Point Library in V Block has extended opening hours from 3^rd June – 24^th June. This means it will be open from 7am – 2am Monday to Friday and 9am – 2am on the weekends.

You will be able to access all your usual library study nooks and crannies including study rooms and computers and you can even borrow books and use the printing, copying and scanning services from the self service areas.

cat-718936_1280 Make sure to have your QUT ID card on you at all times as you will need it to access the library during these extended hours. You can pop around to the swipe card access at the main library entrance next to the coffee shop Merlo to make your way inside.

Worried about haunting the library in the wee hours of the morning? QUT Security will be in the building at all times. Plus as an extra safety precaution, students are encouraged to carry a mobile phone and download the SafeZone app.

So grab your study gear, some caffeine and take advantage of late nights at QUT Library and grab your study nook!

*Please note, on the last day of extended hours we close at 10pm, due to a scheduled power outage.

Time for exam preparation!

Posted by Alisa on 13 May, 2016

study with laptop We’re now approaching Week 11 of semester and if you haven’t yet started your exam preparation, here are some tips to get you cracking!

Gather information about your exams. Keep this information within reach such as in a calendar on your phone. What are the dates and times? Which campus and rooms? What are you allowed to bring into the exam room?
Block out time in your schedule for exam preparation to avoid last minute panics.
Gather and organise your study notes. Check your unit outlines, lecture topics and unit objectives for the main topics. Organise your notes into main topics and sub-topics. Summarise.
Go to last lectures for any exam hints!
Study actively – re-write main points in your own words; mind map key concepts; do revision questions from your textbook or go over tutorial exercises.
Turn off social media notifications during exam study time. You can check them in your breaks.

Need somewhere to study? Gardens Point library will have extended opening hours for Semester 1 exam period.

From 3 June 2016 to 24 June 2016 the library will be open:

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

QUT students and staff will have extended access to all Gardens Point library study spaces and collections. Further information is on the library website.