Library Locations and Opening Hours

Level 1
160 Ann Street, Brisbane QLD 4000
You will need your student ID card to visit the campus outside business hours. To assist Security, please leave the building 15 minutes before closing time.
The library will be closed on Monday 2 October (King's Birthday Public Holiday).
The library will be unstaffed from 12.30pm on Tuesday 3 October.
Note: The Library Desk will be unstaffed at some stage over the lunch period each day. Contact us via the video kiosk or by phone or email during this time.
Day | Hours |
Monday | 8:00am — 10:00pm Staffed: 8:30am — 4:45pm |
Tuesday | 8:00am — 10:00pm Staffed: 8:30am — 4:45pm |
Wednesday | 8:00am — 10:00pm Staffed: 8:30am — 4:45pm |
Thursday | 8:00am — 10:00pm Staffed: 8:30am — 4:45pm |
Friday | 8:00am — 10:00pm Staffed: 8:30am — 4:45pm |
Saturday | 8:30am — 5:00pm Not staffed |
Sunday | 10:00am — 5:00pm Not staffed |
Building 3
6 University Drive, Branyan QLD 4670
Please note the Friday staffed hours below are for every second week.
You will need an access card to enter the library outside business hours and on public holidays. Access cards are issued on presentation of a current CQUniversity student card at Campus Reception, Building 1 between 9.00 am and 4.30 pm, Monday to Friday. If you have trouble with campus access, please phone Security on 0418 792 982.
The library service desk will be unstaffed on Monday 2nd October as it is a public holiday. You will be able to access the library with an access card on this day.
Note: The Library Desk will be unstaffed at some stage over the lunch period each day. Contact us via the video kiosk or by phone or email during this time.
Day | Hours |
Monday | 6:00am — midnight Staffed 8:30am — 4:30pm |
Tuesday | 6:00am — midnight Staffed 8:30am — 4:30pm |
Wednesday | 6:00am — midnight Staffed 8:30am — 4:30pm |
Thursday | 6:00am — midnight Staffed 8:30am — 4:30pm |
Friday | 6:00am — midnight Staffed 8:30am — 4:30pm (every second week, i.e. 11 August, 25 August, 8 September, 22 September ) |
Saturday | 6:00am — midnight Not Staffed |
Sunday | 6:00am — midnight Not Staffed |
Level 3
Corner Abbott Street and Shields Street, Cairns QLD 4870
Day | Hours |
Monday | 9:00am — 5:00pm Not Staffed |
Tuesday | 9:00am — 5:00pm Not Staffed |
Wednesday | 9:00am — 5:00pm Not Staffed |
Thursday | 9:00am — 5:00pm Not Staffed |
Friday | 9:00am — 5:00pm Not Staffed |
Saturday | No Access Not Staffed |
Sunday | No Access Not Staffed |
Building 1 CQUniversity Emerald
Capricorn Highway, Emerald QLD 4720
Access via swipe card outside the hours of 6.45am and 4pm, Monday to Friday. Swipe cards can be obtained from Campus Reception between 8.00am and 4.00pm.
Day |
Hours |
Monday |
6:30am — 10:00pm Not Staffed |
Tuesday |
6:30am — 10:00pm Not Staffed |
Wednesday |
6:30am — 10:00pm Not Staffed |
Thursday |
6:30am — 10:00pm Not Staffed |
Friday |
6:30am — 10:00pm Not Staffed |
Saturday |
8:00am — midday Not Staffed |
Sunday |
8:00am — midday Not Staffed |
Cyril Golding Library, Building 7
613 Bryan Jordan Drive, Gladstone QLD 4680
You will need a swipe card to enter the library outside our staffed hours, and on public holidays. To obtain an access swipe card, please bring your current CQUniversity student card to the library desk during our staffed hours. If the library is unstaffed, access cards can be obtained from the front desk in the Leo Zussino Building (Building 3) between 8.30 am and 4.45 pm, Monday to Friday. If you have trouble with library access, please phone Security on 0418 792 982.
Note: The Library Desk will be unstaffed at some stage over the lunch period each day. Contact us via the video kiosk or by phone or email during this time.
The Library will be unstaffed Monday 25th September from 1:00pm, Tuesday 26th, Wednesday 27th, Thursday 28th & Friday 29th September, from 12:30pm.
The Library will be unstaffed Monday 2nd October (Kings Birthday Public Holiday). Also unstaffed Tuesday 3rd and Wednesday 4th October. Returning Thursday 9:00am.
Day | Hours |
Monday | 6:00am — midnight Staffed 9:00am — 5:00pm |
Tuesday | 6:00am — midnight Staffed 9:00am — 5:00pm |
Wednesday | 6:00am — midnight Staffed 9:00am — 5:00pm |
Thursday | 6:00am — midnight Staffed 9:00am — 5:00pm |
Friday | 6:00am — midnight Staffed 9:00am — 5:00pm |
Saturday | 6.00am — midnight Not Staffed |
Sunday | 6.00am — midnight Not Staffed |
Ground Floor, Building 3
90-92 Sydney Street, Mackay QLD 4740
You will need an access swipe card to enter the library (via Room G.22 - After-hours Study Lab) outside service hours. Please ensure you leave the building before the alarms are automatically activated at 10.00 pm. You can obtain an access swipe card from Reception in Building 1 between 8.30 am and 4.30 pm, Monday to Friday. It can take 24-48 hours before your card is activated. If you have trouble with campus access, please phone Security on 0418 792 982.
Note: The Library Desk will be unstaffed at some stage over the lunch period each day. Contact us via the video kiosk or by phone or email during this time. The Library will be closed on Monday 2 October 2023, for the Public Holiday.
Day | Hours |
Monday | 6:00am — 9:50pm Not Staffed |
Tuesday | 6:00am — 9:50pm Staffed 9:00am — 5:00pm |
Wednesday | 6:00am — 9:50pm Staffed 9:00am — 5:00pm |
Thursday | 6:00am — 9:50pm Staffed 9:00am — 5:00pm |
Friday | 6:00am — 9:50pm Staffed 9:00am — 2.00pm, 4.00 — 5:00pm |
Saturday | No Access Not Staffed |
Sunday | No Access Not Staffed |
Level 1, Building 19
151-171 Boundary Road. Ooralea QLD 4740
You will need a swipe card to enter the library outside staffed hours. Swipe cards are issued at Ooralea Reception between 9.00 am and 4.00 pm, Monday to Friday. Access may take up to 48 hours to activate. If you have trouble with campus access, please phone Security on 0418 792 982.
Note: The Library Desk will be unstaffed at some stage over the lunch period each day. Contact us via the video kiosk or by phone or email during this time.
The library will be staffed 9.00 am to 4.00 pm on Mondays only until further notice. Thanks for your patience. (not staffed Monday, 2 October due to the public holiday)
Day | Hours |
Monday | 6:00am — midnight Staffed 9:00am — 4:00pm (not staffed Monday, 2 October due to the public holiday) |
Tuesday | 6:00am — midnight Not Staffed |
Wednesday | 6:00am — midnight Not Staffed |
Thursday | 6:00am — midnight Not Staffed |
Friday | 6:00am — midnight Not Staffed |
Saturday | 6:00am — midnight Not Staffed |
Sunday | 6:00am — midnight Not Staffed |
Level 2
120 Spencer Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
The Melbourne campus, including the library, will be closed on Friday 29 September for the Grand Final public holiday.
Note: The Library Desk will be unstaffed at some stage over the lunch period each day. Contact us via the video kiosk or by phone or email during this time.
Day | Hours |
Monday | 7:30am — 9:30pm Staffed 9:00am — 5:00pm |
Tuesday | 7:30am — 9:30pm Staffed 9:00am — 5:00pm |
Wednesday | 7:30am — 9:30pm Staffed 9:00am — 5:00pm |
Thursday | 7:30am — 9:30pm Staffed 9:00am — 5:00pm |
Friday | 7:30am — 9:30pm Staffed 9:00am — 5:00pm |
Saturday | 8:00am — 4:00pm Not Staffed |
Sunday | No Access Not Staffed |
Ground Floor
10 William Street, Perth WA 6000
Access via swipe card at all times. Swipe cards can be obtained from campus reception.
Note: The Library Desk will be unstaffed at some stage over the lunch period each day. Contact us via the video kiosk or by phone or email during this time.
Day | Hours |
Monday | 7:00am — 11:00pm Staffed 8.30am — 4.00pm |
Tuesday | 7:00am — 11:00pm Staffed 8.30am — 4.00pm |
Wednesday | 7:00am — 11:00pm Staffed 8.30am — 4.00pm |
Thursday | 7:00am — 11:00pm Staffed 8.30am — 4.00pm |
Friday | 7:00am — 11:00pm Staffed 8.30am — 4.00pm |
Saturday | 7:00am — 9:00pm Not Staffed |
Sunday | 7:00am — 6:00pm Not Staffed |
Building A
114-198 Canning Street, Rockhampton QLD 4700
Current students and staff can access a computer room in B block room 1.75 after the library closes until 9pm weekdays, via an after-hours access card. To obtain an after-hours access card please see Library staff during staffed hours. It may take 24-48 hours before your card is activated. If you have trouble accessing B block room 1.75 with your card please call Security on 0418 792 982.
Public holiday Monday October 2, 2023 - the library will be closed for the Kings Birthday public holiday.
Day | Hours |
Monday | 8:15am — 4:00pm Staffed 8:15am — 12:30pm, 1:00pm — 4:00pm |
Tuesday | 8:15am — 4:00pm Staffed 8:15am — 12:30pm, 1:00pm — 4:00pm |
Wednesday | 8:15am — 4:00pm Staffed 8:15am — 12:30pm, 1:00pm — 4:00pm |
Thursday | 8:15am — 4:00pm Staffed 8:15am — 12:30pm, 1:00pm — 4:00pm |
Friday | 8:15am — 3:00pm Staffed 8:15am — 12:30pm, 1:00pm — 3:00pm |
Saturday | No Access Not Staffed |
Sunday | No Access Not Staffed |
Building 10
554-700 Yaamba Road, Norman Gardens QLD 4701
You will need an afterhours access card to enter the library outside of staffed hours. Only the ground floor, which provides access to campus computers and printers, can be accessed after-hours. The collection is not available during after-hours access. To obtain an after-hours access card please see Library staff during staffed hours. It may take 24-48 hours before your card is activated. Only students and staff are eligible for an after-hours access card. If you have trouble accessing the library with your card please call Security on 0418 792 982.
Note: The Library Desk will be unstaffed at some stage over the lunch period each day. Contact us using phone or email during this time.
Public holiday Monday October 2, 2023 - The library will be unstaffed for the Kings Birthday public holiday.
Day | Hours |
Monday | 5:00am — midnight Staffed 8:30am — 5:00pm |
Tuesday | 5:00am — midnight Staffed 8:30am — 5:00pm |
Wednesday | 5:00am — midnight Staffed 8:30am — 5:00pm |
Thursday | 5:00am — midnight Staffed 8:30am — 5:00pm |
Friday | 5:00am — midnight Staffed 8:30am — 5:00pm |
Saturday | 5:00am — midnight Not Staffed |
Sunday | 5:00am — midnight Not Staffed |
Level 3
400 Kent Street, Sydney NSW 2000
Note: The Library Desk will be unstaffed at some stage over the lunch period each day. Contact us via the video phone or by phone or email during this time.
The campus will be closed for the Labour Day public holiday on Monday 2 October. The library will not be accessible.
Day |
Hours |
Monday |
7:30am — 9:30pm Staffed 9:45am — 5:45pm |
Tuesday |
7:30am — 9:30pm Staffed 9:45am — 5:45pm |
Wednesday |
7.30am — 9.30pm Staffed 9.45am — 5.45pm |
Thursday |
7:30am — 9:30pm Staffed 9:45am — 5:45pm |
Friday |
7:30am — 9:30pm Staffed 9:45am — 5:45pm |
Saturday |
8:00am — 4:00pm Not Staffed |
Sunday |
No Access Not Staffed |
Level 1, NQN Building
538 Flinders Street West, Townsville QLD 4810
Swipe card access is available to the ground floor study space until midnight including on public holidays. Swipe cards can be obtained from campus reception.
Day | Hours |
Monday | 8:00am — 4:00pm Not Staffed |
Tuesday | 8:00am — 4:00pm Not Staffed |
Wednesday | 8:00am — 4:00pm Not Staffed |
Thursday | 8:00am — 4:00pm Not Staffed |
Friday | 8:00am — 4:00pm Not Staffed |
Saturday | No Access Not Staffed |
Saturday | No Access Not Staffed |