Wednesday, March 30, 2016

South Wing Lift out of order *UPDATE-FIXED*

*Update* - Maintenance is complete and the lift is now fully operational!

The South Wing lift at the South St Campus Library is currently out of order. We are working to resolve this issue as soon as possible. Please use the stairs in the South Wing or the lift in the North Wing to access other levels.

If you require assistance accessing books or items in the South Wing, see our staff at the Library Enquiries Desk on Level 3 near the Bush Court entrance.

We apologise for any inconvenience.

Power outage Library Link Level 2 - 31st March *UPDATE*

Due to works to improve the lighting in the Library, there will be no power to the Learning Link during these times:
  • Level 2 Learning Link - Thursday 31st of March from 5am - 5pm
  • UPDATE - Delayed Level 3 Learning Link - Friday 1st April from 5am - 5pm.
This will mean no access to computers in this areas. Alternative study areas with computers include:
  • Learning Common on Level 2, NW,
  • Silent computer lab on Level 1, SW,
  • Computer Labs 2.007 and 2.010,
  • Silent and quiet study areas on Levels 2 and 4.
We apologise for any inconvenience.


***UPDATE - Friday 1st APRIL***

Works to the power systems in the Learning Link, Level 2 are continuing; our contractors have been working on the upgrade through the night and will endeavour to complete works as as soon as possible. This means the planned power outage to the Learning Link, Level 3 has been delayed.

Rusty the Library Dog is back!

Rusty will be visiting once again to bring good will and positive vibes to the Library on Thursday 7th April at 12:30pm. Come meet him in the Library foyer for a cuddle, selfie or just to say hello.

Use #rustythelibrarydog on social media to celebrate his visit.

Thursday, March 24, 2016

Easter holiday opening hours

All campus libraries will be closed on Friday 25th March and Monday 28th March for the Easter public holidays. Normal opening hours will be in place for Saturday 26th and Sunday 27th March (South St Campus Library open both days, 10am-5pm; Vet Library open Saturday 1-5pm).

For more details, see our Public Holiday Opening Hours.

Tuesday, March 15, 2016

MAIS scheduled maintenance - Friday 18th March 6-7pm WST

Due to scheduled maintenance to the University’s authentication system MAIS, access to My Unit Readings and online Library resources will be unavailable on Friday 18th March from 6pm to 7pm WST.

We apologise for any inconvenience.

If you experience access problems outside of this period, please contact us.

Friday, March 11, 2016

ProQuest scheduled maintenance - Sunday 13 March 11am-7pm WST

On Sunday 13th March from 11am to 7pm WST, ProQuest will be performing maintenance to their systems. During this time, ProQuest databases and resources will not be accessible. We apologise for any inconvenience. 

If you experience any access issues outside of this period, please contact us.

Tuesday, March 8, 2016

Meet a 'Living Book'!

Murdoch University’s first Living Library event is part of Harmony Week and we have a great range of living books sharing stories on the theme of "Traditions of my Culture".

Living Books are the type of people you mightn't have had the opportunity to meet.

This month, they'll be on hand in our Living Library to share Noongar, Bardi stories, or tales from Palestine, Iraq, India, East Timor and more.

Visitors to the Living Library each choose their ‘book’ and enjoy a unique story about life from another perspective.

‘Loans’ are for 5-7 minutes at a time - everyone's welcome!

When: Thursday, 17 March, 11.30am-1:00pm
Where: South St Campus Library, North Wing Level 2, 24/7 Common Area 

This is a collaborative project between Equity and Social Inclusion, Murdoch Institute of Technology’s LACE program and the University Library.

Friday, March 4, 2016

Don't get lost! Take a Library tour

The South Street Campus Library will be running 15 minute tours during the first several weeks of semester. We'll show you the ins and outs of the Library, including the good study places you might have missed.

There are four scheduled tour times left this semester:


You'll need to use the Library's physical and electronic resources extensively throughout your studies - so take advantage of the helpful library staff who want to help you find your way.

Book your place now!

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