Library Services During COVID-19: All Libraries

TAFE NSW Library spaces are open to TAFE NSW enrolled students and staff only.

Please note:

• Members of the public cannot stay in the library.
• Social distancing and restricted capacity measures will be in place and may affect some services and access to facilities.
• Greater Sydney libraries now require all users to wear a mask as a condition of entry. More details in the box below.

Masks are now required to be worn in all Greater Sydney TAFE NSW Libraries as a condition of entry.*

Greater Sydney Libraries include:

Hunter: Gosford, Ourimbah, Wyong.

Illawarra: Wollongong, Wollongong West, Yallah.

Northern Sydney: Hornsby, Meadowbank, Northern Beaches, Ryde and St Leonards.

South Western Sydney: Bankstown, Campbelltown, Granville, Lidcombe, Liverpool, Macquarie Fields, Miller, Padstow, Wetherill Park.

Sydney: Design Centre Enmore, Eora, Gymea, Loftus, Petersham, Randwick, St George, Ultimo.

Western Sydney: Baulkham Hills, Blacktown, Blue Mountains, Castle Hill, Mount Druitt, Nepean Kingswood, Nirimba, Richmond.

*with the exception of circumstances outlined by NSW Health for not wearing a mask.

    TAFE libraries can be contacted by phone or email. Many libraries are operating on reduced hours. Please check the link below.

If you have items currently on loan, you may be able to renew them. See the renewal link below or contact library staff.

Whilst libraries are open, you can limit contact:

• You can return your items through external return chutes if available at your campus. Details in the link below.
• You can request items by phone or email and pickup from the library.

Contact your library:

Smarthinking is an addition to the wide variety of study support services that TAFE NSW already offer to help students with their learning needs, so you have the flexibility to choose the study support option that best suits you.

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eResources include eBooks, online videos and newspaper, magazine and journal articles from databases which you can read online. To access use your TAFE NSW username and password.

For additional information and study support check out these links:

Computers available

Whilst the number of computers available in libraries has been reduced due to space capacity and social distancing measures, most campuses are providing access to extra computer facilities outside of the library, including some evening hours.

• Call ahead to your local library for information on booking processes and the location and availability of computers both in the library and on campus.
• Bring your own headsets. Libraries are unable to lend headsets during this time.
• Note that most computers both in the library and on campus will not have camera access at this time.

Help with Technology

Whilst Library staff are happy to assist where they can during library opening hours, please note that social distancing measures may mean they are not able to provide the level of help you require. Further help:

Find resources for your course. Note: TAFE digital students can use any of the guides.