Library services for schools

Visiting the library is a great way to experience university life, explore our spaces and see what studying at Charles Sturt is all about.

What you can access

Students and teachers are welcome to join the library through our Community Borrower Scheme.

School students and teachers can access selected services during staffed hours. The table below outlines what’s available to school borrowers so you can make the most of your visit.

Provided	Not provided
Access to the Library during staffed hours, until 5pm Free Wi-Fi (bring your own device) Borrow in-person from your local campus library Borrow unlimited items for up to 4 weeks Unlimited renewals*. Please contact the library to renew items.	24/7 building access Restricted, reserve, and special collections Requesting items from other Charles Sturt campuses (intercampus loans) Access to the full suite of library databases from home Interlibrary loans Home delivery (postal) services. Printing, copying, and scanning facilities Tutorials or classes facilitated by the librarians

* Charles Sturt students may request items that are currently on loan. When this happens, the due date will change and the current borrower will need to return the item by the new date. Learn more about your borrowing responsibilities, including what happens if items are lost or damaged.

Tips for your visit

Visit during opening hours

We’re pleased to welcome high school students into our library spaces on weekdays, until 5pm. In line with University policy, after-hours access isn’t available. Before you visit, please check our Library opening hours to see what’s available.

Consider the space and those around you

Our libraries are mainly used for quiet study and online learning. You’re welcome to enjoy the space too, just remember:

keep conversations and devices to a low volume, especially in quiet or silent zones
be considerate of other students who are studying
keep the space tidy and treat library materials with care.

Make the most of the space

There are plenty of great places to study in our libraries, including booths, powered desks, leather lounges, beanbags, outdoor seating and more.

Our group study rooms are used a lot by Charles Sturt students collaborating on assessments and group study. Bookings take priority in these spaces, so please be considerate that they may be needed by others. We encourage visitors to enjoy the many other study areas across the library.

Prepare for university

If you’re curious about university life and what Charles Sturt has to offer, you’re in the right place. Our School Leaver web page can help you explore courses, resources, and programs like Study Link, designed to build the skills you’ll need for success.

Get a feel for study with our short Welcome to the Library video and explore the Getting Started modules to learn how to use the Library and prepare for study.

Our tailored guides are also a great place to start:

And don’t forget, you can try out our search platform Primo. Watch our What is Primo Search? video, so you’re confident navigating library resources from day one.