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4 of 5 libraries are open today. Each card below shows how busy it is today, worked out from today's bookings, so you can pick a library before you click in rather than after.

Libraries

  • Chifley Library

    The main social sciences and humanities collection, and the library students most often work in late.

    Hours today24 hours

    Some rooms booked today

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  • Hancock Library

    The science, medicine and engineering library, with the largest set of bookable study rooms on campus.

    Hours today8am – 10pm

    Some rooms booked today

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  • Menzies Library

    Home of the Asia-Pacific collections and the Menzies reading rooms, on the eastern side of campus.

    Hours today8am – 8pm

    Some rooms booked today

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  • Law Library

    The legal research collection, shared with the ANU College of Law and busiest around moot season.

    Hours today9am – 5pm

    Quiet today — most rooms free

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  • Art & Music Library

    Art, design and music scores for the School of Art & Design and the School of Music, with listening facilities.

    Hours todayClosed

    Closed today

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Booking rules

  • Max 2 hours per person, per day
  • Book up to 2 weeks ahead
  • ANU email account required to book
Full policies
  • Bookings are capped at 2 hours a day per person, and can be made up to 14 days (2 weeks) ahead.
  • You need to be signed in with an ANU email address to make a booking.
  • If you haven't checked in within 15 minutes of your start time, the room may be released for someone else to book.
  • No hot food or uncovered drinks in study rooms.
  • These rooms aren't set up or recommended for sitting online exams.
  • All rooms are wheelchair accessible and have power outlets, except the Hancock Library basement room, which is stair-access only and has no power outlets.