FAQs on the New Library

With the new library opened, some students may take time to ponder questions about the new library, like questions relating to the ASRS or why we needed a new library to begin with. Within this post, we'll write out some questions we've asked ourselves and with some research we'll answer them as well.

Why did we need to build a new library? The collection had begun to outgrow the old libraries facilies. So the construction of the new library was a toss up between constructing a new library all together or refurbishing the old library. With the costs added up it ended up being easier to construct a new library all together.

With the ASRS up and running, will I still be able to browse through books?Of course you can! About 80% of the libaries collections are stored in the collection facilies to be carried out by the ASRS but the remaining 20% remain on the floor for students to browse, so if you're on of those students who manage to find great material just by browsing through collections then there's no need to fret!

What will happen to the old library?Currently there are no plans concerning the old library, meaning uncertainty about its future here at Macquarie University.

These are a few of the most commonly asked questions that students may think about, but if you'd like to view more FAQs you can check more out at the Macquarie University Library's website.