UQ Library welcomes visitors from the general public to use our spaces and on-site collections. As part of the wider community, you can:
Collections
Anyone is welcome to visit our locations and use our on-site collections, including our cultural and historical collections. Visitors also have access to:
- a selection of our databases and eBooks that can be accessed from Library computers
- key digitised collections from Fryer Library on UQ eSpace
- some UQ theses - find out about ordering copies of UQ theses
- UQ Library search
- UQ Visitor Wireless
Our staff can help you access materials at other UQ Library locations.
If you become a UQ Library community member, you can::
- borrow our books
- place holds
Reciprocal membership may be available for students and staff of other universities.
We hold significant cultural and historical collections, which include rare, valuable and unique material that can be accessed by anyone.
These collections are showcased in the Fryer Library, Herston Health Sciences Library and our digitised collections which are online via UQ eSpace.
Discover stories from our collections
- 11 September 2017
- 5 September 2017
- 12 June 2017
Using the Library
Library spaces
Community members and visitors are welcome to use our library spaces during regular opening hours. Please note that a UQ ID card is required for access to 24/7 spaces after hours.
View our locations page to access location floor plans.
Print and scan
Printing and scanning is available to visitors. To print you must:
- Buy and register a print/copy card
- Login to a computer as a guest or use the multifunction printer
Library computers
You have guest access to UQ Library computers. The username is "libguest" and the password is "libguest".
You can:
- create and print a document
- access a selection of our databases and eBooks
You cannot:
- save files
- access the internet
Wi-Fi at UQ
It is possible to access free wireless internet on campus.
Visitor Wi-Fi in 3 steps
- In your wireless network list, select visitor-UQConnect
- Open up a new page in an internet browser on your device
- Read and accept the terms & conditions
Visit the UQ ITS Visitor Wireless page for help.
Log on to a Library computer in one of our locations to access a selection of our databases and eBooks.
Visiting staff and students of other Universities
UQ deploys Eduroam wireless; UQ Wireless Network information.
Visiting The University of Queensland
Visit our Events page to find out about upcoming Library events. Everyone is welcome! You can also Like us on Facebook to stay up to date with our latest news, events and view photos from past events.
Join the Friends of the Library to receive invitations to a range of events throughout the year. These may include author talks, lectures, exhibition tours, behind-the-scenes tours, and social events.
UQ maps provides information on visiting UQ campuses and locations including:
- directions to UQ campuses
- parking guide
- UQ Nav mobile app
- public transport information
The University's St Lucia, Gatton and Herston campuses have many museums to visit.
Book a campus tour
Tours take about an hour; ask questions and see UQ up close.
Tour times:
- St Lucia campus during Queensland school holiday periods
- Gatton campus on request.
Contact UQ Campus Tours for more information.
