In the Library material is organised into collections and within the collection are shelved by a call number or alphabetically. You can find specific items on a subject by searching the library catalogue.
All branch libraries, except Law, are arranged into:
- the General collection
- the Periodical collection
- the Reference collection
- the Course Reserve Collection
In the Law Library, material is organised in:
- the Primary collection
- the Secondary collections
- General
- Periodical
- Reference
- Continuing Legal Education papers (CLE)
- Government Publications (GovPub)
- Law Reform Commision
Some branches also have special collections of specialist material including:
Collections - Caboolture, Carseldine, Gardens Point and Kelvin Grove
| Collection | Contains | Arranged by | Borrow it |
|---|---|---|---|
| General collection |
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Arranged by call number. |
All items are available for loan but loan periods vary. |
| Periodical collection |
|
Arranged by call number. |
Not available for loan unless marked "For loan" |
| Reference collection |
|
Arranged by call number.
|
Not available for loan |
| Course Reserve Collection (CRC) |
|
Arranged by call number.
|
For use within the CRC area or for a 2 hour loan for use within the library. |
- Floor plans: Carseldine | Gardens Point | Kelvin Grove
Collections - Law Library
| Collection | Contains | Arranged by | Borrow it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary |
|
Arranged by jurisdiction and then call number |
Not for Loan |
| Secondary - General |
|
Arranged by call number |
Most items are available for loan but loan periods vary. |
| Secondary - Periodicals |
|
Arranged alphabetically by journal title | Not for loan |
| Secondary - CLE |
|
Arranged by jurisdiction | Not for loan |
| Secondary - GovPub |
|
Arranged by jurisdiction and then alphabetically by issuing Government department | 7 day loans unless indicated |
| Secondary - Law Reform |
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Arranged by jurisdiction and then alphabetically by title | 7 day loans unless indicated |
| Secondary - Reference |
|
Arranged by call number | Not for loan |
| Secondary - Law Reserve |
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Text books, looseleaf services and videos are arranged by call number. Photocopies and exams are arranged by unit code |
2 hour loan for use within the library |
- Floor plan of the Law Library (currently unavailable due to refurbishment)
Special collections
Kelvin Grove
| Collection | Contains | Find it | Borrow it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curriculum Collection |
|
Level 4, through link to D Block |
Most items items are available for loan Special conditions apply to students on practicum. Ask at the Loans Desk. |
| Syllabus Collection |
|
Located within the Curriculum Collection (Level 4, through link to D Block) | Available for loan |
| Map Collection | With an emphasis on Queensland, various maps including:
A collection of atlases is located adjacent to the Map Collection |
Level 4, through link to D Block |
Not available for loan |
| Study Guides | These are dossiers of readings, notes and supplemental materials for particular subjects. The Library holds one copy of each available reading brick |
Gardens Point
| Collection | Contains | Find it | Borrow it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Map Collection | With an emphasis on Queensland, various maps including:
A collection of atlases is located adjacent to the Map Collection |
|
Not for loan |
| Study Guides |
|
Carseldine
| Collection | Contains | Find it | Borrow it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Map Collection | With an emphasis on Queensland, various maps including:
A collection of atlases is located in the Reference Collection |
Level 3, Hanging files
|
Some maps are available for loan |