Welcome to UniSC Library
The information on this page relates to community, reciprocal, secondary school students and other visitors to the library.
Access to library buildings
You are welcome to visit the library during community hours.
Library spaces
You are welcome to bring your own device and use the library spaces for individual, private study.
Note: Community cannot access wifi or book group study rooms.
Reciprocal students and staff
Register online for Study Hub, UniSC's library membership to borrow in-person from the physical collections. A UniSC Student Visitor ID Card will be provided which is required for borrowing physical items and to login to My Library Account.
Reciprocal students and staff may access wifi through Eduroam using your home institution's credentials.
Secondary school students
Students in year 10, 11 and 12 attending secondary schools in the Fraser Coast to Moreton Bay regions are eligible to register for in-person borrowing.
Students can download the registration form (PDF 118KB) and bring the completed form to the closest UniSC library. Both the student and parent/guardian must sign the form. Please allow 2 days for processing.
Collect your Library card at the Library Help desk during staffed hours. This card is required for borrowing physical items and to login to My Library Account.
Community borrowers
Residents of the Fraser Coast, Sunshine Coast and Moreton Bay regions are eligible to register online for in-person borrowing.
A Library card will be provided which is required for borrowing physical items and to login to My Library Account.
My Library Account
My Library Account is where you will check the due date for current loans and renew them if applicable.
To login, select Other Borrowers Login and enter the barcode number on your library card. Enter the password you provided when you registered for membership.
Physical collections
Each library provides a physical General Collection of books and learning materials which support the courses delivered at that campus.
Search for physical items (e.g. books) through the online catalogue and refine to books. Find the item on the shelf using the unique call number for that item.
Borrow from physical collection
A UniSC library card is required for in-person borrowing through the self-check kiosk. Login to My Library Account to renew your loans and check the due date. Return items to any campus library by the due date.
Visit Borrowing to learn more about how many items you can borrow, how long you can keep them and fines for late returns.
Online collections (on campus)
Use a Library Catalogue PC on campus to search for and access a wide variety of online resources including ebooks, journal articles and discipline-specific databases.
Some resources can be downloaded and saved to a USB or external hard drive for non-commercial purposes.
Need help?
Contact the library via online chat, email, telephone, or visit the library help desk on campus during staffed hours.
Visit the How to Guides for guidance on searching and using library resources.