GETTING TO KNOW THE LIBRARIES YOU HAVE ACCESS TO THREE DIFFERENT LIBRARIES AT QUT: GARDENS POINT (GP) LIBRARY
KELVIN GROVE (KG) LIBRARY
Even though you might be based at GP as a law student, you can also hang out at KG! If you start the day at GP, you can use the super convenient shuttle bus to KG – just remember to bring your student ID to show to the bus driver.
LAW LIBRARY
BORROWING FROM THE LIBRARY The loan periods for the Library are very generous, so make sure you return your books and resources on time! If you leave a library book languishing in your closet for too long after its due date, you risk receiving an academic sanction (yikes).
Both the GP and KG libraries are also open on the weekend.
GETTING HELP
But wait! We haven’t even discussed the true magic of the libraries yet: the librarians. If you need help with researching,referencingorlocatingresources,you port of call (after having a crack at it yourself) is the librarians. They are research/reference/resource wizards and are there to help you. You can visit any QUT Library location to get help, or book a handy Zoom or phone consultation with a librarian.
HOT TIP: IT MIGHT SOUND DORKY BUT THE WEEKENDS CAN BE THE BEST TIME TO KNUCKLE DOWN AND GET SOME STUDY DONE ON CAMPUS! THE LIBRARIES ARE SUPER QUIET AND PEACEFUL AND IF YOU’RE DRIVING IN, WEEKEND PARKING RATES APPLY – JUST $10 PER ENTRY AT GP AND $5 PER ENTRY AT KG. STUDY ROOMS
The Library also runs Do you know that you can book study rooms at the great workshops on Library? Bookings ll up fast so it_s best to getresearch in early. and referencing Make sure you turn up on time to your booked session – skillsinthersthalfof if you’re not there 15 minutes after the session start time the semester, which you you forfeit your booking. can check out here: PLACING HOLDS Mastering the holds system at the Library is a mega easy way to make yourself feel mega organised. Simply search for what you are looking for on the library website, making sure to use lters to narrow your search, then select the item you are looking for and click ‘place hold’. The Library will even conveniently deliver the item to GP, KG or the Law Library. 24
LEGAL RESEARCH WORKSHOPS
