Frequently Asked Questions

Check Membership and borrowing rights to find out what you can borrow and access, how many items you can borrow, and how long you can keep them for.

Understand your responsibilities:

• Always present your own UNSW ID or Library membership card when borrowing - you must have valid identification to borrow items.
• Regularly check myLibrary or Uni-Verse for changes in due dates.

Eligible staff and students can register as an off-campus borrower. Eligibility includes study or work off campus or registered with Equitable Learning Services.

See tips on how to avoid fines and blocks. Return items in person or by post before they are due.

• Borrowing is suspended until any overdue items are returned.
• Items considered lost attract additional costs and fees.
• Fines below $20 will still allow borrowing.
• University blocks from Student services will also suspend borrowing.

If you are a staff member or student leaving UNSW, remember to return all UNSW Library books and interlibrary loans. Books that are not returned will incur a fee.

To ensure you are eligible to graduate, remember to return all items and pay any outstanding Library fines. Library fines over $100 will block your graduation.

Contact the Library if you have any questions about borrowing, fines and your Library account.