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The UQ Ipswich Library is one of the 14 branch libraries of the University of Queensland Library. It provides resources and services to support the teaching, learning and research needs of staff and students in the Faculty of Arts; Faculty of Business, Economics and Law; Faculty of Engineering, Physical Sciences and Architecture; Faculty of Health Sciences and Faculty of Social and Behavioural Sciences.
The UQ Ipswich Library is located in Building 8. Entry to the Library is from Level 2.
The UQ Ipswich campus originally housed the Sandy Gallop Asylum, which opened in 1878. By 1968, the hospital, known as the Challinor Centre - was a diverse facility accommodating 600 people. When the State Government advised in 1998 that the Challinor Centre would close, the University of Queensland announced plans to develop a campus on the site.
The Library was initially located in the renovated dining hall and kitchen wing of Building One, previously known as Ellen and Francis Houses.
The new building, designed by Hamilton Wilson
of Wilson Architects, opened in 2003 – bringing together under one roof the
Library, AskI.T., Student Centre, Student Support Services, Cafe 8,
Student Union, Health Services, the Office of the Campus Manager, Ipswich,
and the Office of the ProVice-Chancellor – in
a setting which includes a garden, spaces for multiple learning styles and
access to information technologies. The building has won many awards, including
the 2003 ALIA Excellence Award for Building Design and Service Delivery, and
the 2004 Australian Timber Design Award.
A photo gallery of the library can be found
here.
The collection provides teaching, learning and research materials in a variety of formats for onsite access, use and loan. The collection includes:
- over 50,000 books
- over 2,000 journal volumes
- 140 current journal subscriptions
- over 3,000 videos/DVDs
Links to electronic resources are provided via the Library's website. These include 16,000 eJournals, 145,000 eBooks, and over 450 databases. Access to a global body of information is available through the internet.
Assistance in the use of information resources focuses on the specific needs of its clients.
There are 180 public-access computers throughout the Ipswich Library.These provide access to:
- Library website
- Email
- Internet
- Networked printing and copying
- Online course materials
- Software – Word, Powerpoint, Excel and Access
- UQ network
Contact Us
- General Enquiries
- Email: ipswich@library.uq.edu.au
Phone: +61 7 3381 1281
- Loans Enquiries
- Email: circ@library.uq.edu.au
Phone: +61 7 3381 1281
- Document Delivery
- Email:
Phone: +61 7 3381 1222
- Fax +61 7 3381 1283
- Building number
- no. 8, level 2, Ipswich campus
- Postal address
- UQ Ipswich Library,
University of Queensland,
Ipswich Campus,
11 Salisbury Rd,
Ipswich Qld 4305
Manager![Margaret Schindler]() Margaret Schindler
Email: m.schindler@library.uq.edu.au
Phone: 3381 1299
AskIT Customer Support Officer  Yvonne Hodkinson
Email: y.hodkinson@library.uq.edu.au
Phone: 3365 8811
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The Library is located in Building 8.
The entrance to the Library is from Level 2.
Information on parking (including casual parking) is available from the University's Traffic and Parking section.
For an overview of transport possibilities, visit UQ Ipswich --> Location and Transport.
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Level 2:
The book, journal and High Use collections, and return chutes are located on Level 2. The Information and Loans desks are also situated on this level. Students and staff have access to 3 eZones.
Services in the following areas are located on Level 2:
- AskIT
- Student Centre
- Student Support Services
- UQ Library
Also on this level are computers for accessing the Library website, including the catalogue, databases, the internet, word processing, and email facilities. There is also a number of laptop ports available for access to the network.
Individual and group study spaces, and video viewing facilities are also situated on this level.
Level 3:
On Level 3, computers for accessing the Library website, including the catalogue, databases, the internet, word processing, and email facilities are available.
Also on this level are 3 group study rooms, 3 individual study rooms, a Multimedia Production Facility and Seminar Room. The Graduate Study area is also situated here.
The Office of the Pro Vice Chancellor, Ipswich is located on this level.
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Semester Opening Hours
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For recorded opening hours - telephone (07) 3365 6703. |
- These hours vary during the July vacation and the Summer semester period.
- Current opening hours are available from the Library website.
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- Inside the Library
Books and other materials can be returned through the chutes inside Building 8 on Level 2, next to the Student Centre desk.
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- After Hours
There is an after hours return chute at the entrance to Building 8 which is accessible during times the building is closed.
There are over 180 computers available for for accessing the Library website including the catalogue, databases, email, and the internet. Word processing and other required software are available. Laptop ports for network access are also available on Level 2 in the bench beside the garden.
There are over 20 laptops available for borrowing with wireless and network access inside Building 8 and wireless access on other parts of the campus to the network.
A display area is available on Level 2. Displays and exhibitions are used to promote Library and wider University activities. The contact for exhibitions and displays is Margaret Schindler, Manager, UQ Ipswich Library.
Lockable desks are available for postgraduate students on Level 3 in the Graduate Study Area. These are available on a casual basis for 7 day loans. Keys are available at the Loans Desk on Level 2.
There are study areas available on Levels 2 and 3.
There are group study areas beside the garden and in the garden area on Level 2. Quiet study carrels are also available on Level 2.
There are quiet discussion rooms for group study and individual study on Level 3. Bookings can be made by phone or at the Loans Desk on Level 2. Bookings are for 2 hours.
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Over 50,000 books, almost 2,000 journal volumes, and 140 current journal subscriptions are held in the Ipswich Library. It also houses over 3,000 videos/DVDs.
The strengths of the UQ Ipswich Library are in business, education, electronic commerce, hospitality, tourism, leisure, event management, multimedia design, nursing, midwifery, health sciences, media, postmodernism, gender issues, human services, public relations and communication.
For further information, see the Ipswich Library's Collection Development Policy.
The Library receives some publications issued by the Australian Bureau of Statistics. Many are listed individually in the Library catalogue. Most items are available electronically, via the AusStats database. This service is available to staff and students of The University of Queensland.
There are over 3,000 videos and DVDs in the collection. The collection covers a wide subject range - including documentaries, training films and feature films. Programs recorded off-air from television are also included in the collection. Some of the collection is held in the High Use area. There are also some titles available on the general collection shelves for loan outside the Library.
University of Queensland staff and students may suggest items to be added to the Library's collection.
Schools and Centres may also contact their Liaison Librarian, to make a suggestion for purchase.
New print material is displayed in the Recently received Books and Journals area on Level 2 of the Ipswich Library.
A list of new material is available on the Library website. For information on the latest issue of a journal, search the Library Catalogue.
The UQ Ipswich Library is wheelchair accessible via the main entrance and all levels of the building are served by lifts.
There is a computer for clients with disabilities located in Room 6 on Level 3. Bookings can be made at the Loans Desk.
More information can be found at Support for Users with Disabilities.
Items can be borrowed from the Loans Desk on Level 2. Requested items and keys for group and individual rooms can also be collected here.
Lost property is held for one week at the Loans Desk on Level 2 and then is given to Security.
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The Multimedia Production Facility located on Level 3 has the following equipment for staff and student use:
- Stereo system, including twin cassette, CD, radio, karaoke, recording function and microphone
- Computer with CD burner
Bookings can be made by phone or at the Loans Desk on Level 2. Bookings are for 2 hours.
Information on booking videos for screening in lectures, other multimedia services and contact details is available at the Library Multimedia Services page.
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Photocopiers are available at the rear of Level 2 and in High Use. Black and white overhead transparency copying is available in High Use. Network printing is also available on Levels 2 and 3.
All copying is subject to copyright restrictions.
The automatic card dispensing machine is on Level 2 where copy cards can be purchased and value added to existing cards.
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