Your campus library hours are now extended until the end of Trimester 2
We know it’s news many of you have been waiting for – our libraries at the Burwood and Waurn Ponds campuses will now be open 24/7 for the rest of Trimester 2! Plus, Waterfront Campus will be open until midnight every night. If you need a quiet spot for a late-night study session, we’ve got you covered.
What areas of the library will be accessible?
Burwood Campus
- All floors will be open and staffed from 8am–9pm, Monday to Sunday.
- Level 2 will be open 24/7.
Waurn Ponds Campus
- Level 2 will be open 24/7.
- From 12 September to 9 October, Level 3 will be open 8am–5pm, Monday to Friday.
- From 10–21 October, Level 3 will be open from 8am–9pm, Monday to Friday.
- Staff will be available from 8am–9pm, Monday to Friday, and 1–5pm on Saturday and Sunday.
Waterfront Campus
- The library will be open from 8am–midnight every day.
- Staff will be available from 8am–9pm, Monday to Friday, and 1–5pm, Saturday and Sunday.
Warrnambool Campus
- Ask our staff about the 24/7 study lab on campus.
Will any staff be around overnight?
A security guard will be on-site to ensure your safety.
Can I check out/return items overnight?
You can use the Deakin Borrow app or the self-checkout near the Service Desk to check out resources. As usual, you can use the return slot on the outside of the building to return resources at any time.
Will rooms/booths be bookable overnight?
No – study rooms and booths will be available on a first-come, first-served basis outside of staffed hours.
If you have any other questions about the 24/7 access at the library, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
At Deakin, your safety is our priority
When you’re on campus, our Deakin Security team is working hard to keep you safe. They can escort you to your car at night or help you if you see something that makes you uncomfortable. All our officers are also trained first-aid responders.
There’s some easy steps you can take to maximise your personal safety while on campus:
- Download and register the SafeZone app, which connects you directly to Deakin Security and sends them your location if you need help. You can also call Security directly on 1800 062 579.
- Check out our safety tips for when you’re on campus. This includes some advice for when you’re in places like the library, at a student residence or in a carpark.
- Read Deakin’s My guide to personal safety, which outlines what to do and who to contact in a range of emergency situations.
Edited version of blog originally published on Article, the Deakin Library blog.