Library

Newcastle is well-known for its energetic trade unionism dating back to the 1870s, more obscure is their support for Indigenous activists fighting injustice, but all this is about to change with the digitising of the papers of the late Stan Masterson through the University of Newcastle’s Special Collections Services.

We're excited to announce the recent launch of our brand-new Library Services Platform, featuring a much-improved Library Search experience.

The University of Newcastle is proud to present the inaugural Coast Next Gen Art Exhibition on the Central Coast, which invites the community to come together in celebration and support of young emerging artists.

From the 13th of February, 2023 the operating hours at our Ourimbah Campus Library will be changing.

On Monday, 6th February, the library is launching a brand-new Library Services Platform for our users.

The University Library is proud to announce the recent refurbishment of Reading Room 4, delivering new collaborative learning spaces catering to our student’s diverse learning needs.

Come to CRAFTED: Books of the Arts and Crafts Movement - the new Special Collections exhibition at Auchmuty Library. This exhibition features collection highlights from the exquisite letterpress printed books of the 1890’s Arts and Crafts Movement.

In the last few years there has been a significant reduction in the number of physical items available for University of Newcastle staff and students to borrow through BONUS+, with only two out of the original twelve member institutions still participating. As a result, the BONUS+ borrowing consortia will be dissolving at the end of 2022.

What began as a passion for history is fuelling the careers of future historians through the Vera Deacon Regional History Fund. Emily Connell is our first Vera Deacon Intern. Emily’s work involves making our region’s cultural heritage accessible to students, researchers, academics and the community through the University of Newcastle’s Special Collections.

It's that time again—the University's Stress Less campaign kicks off next week! This campaign encompasses activities, entertainment, and strategies to help students cope with and manage stress in the lead-up to exams and assessments.

The University of Newcastle is inviting business and industry representatives to explore powerful new pathways to innovation at their inaugural Industry PhD Breakfast event.

The culture of kindness will take centre stage on 9 March when the University of Newcastle rallies the support of its communities for its inaugural Gifting Day.