USQ Library

The University of Southern Queensland (USQ) Library plays a vital role in empowering students and staff to achieve their academic and professional goals. Whether you study on campus or online, USQ Library offers a rich blend of resources, services, and spaces designed to support learning, teaching, and research.

A Hub for Learning and Research Excellence

USQ Library is much more than a collection of books. It provides a supportive, connected, and intuitive experience that helps students develop the confidence, resilience, and skills needed to succeed. For academic staff, the library offers tools and systems to support world-class teaching and research.

The library is part of USQ’s Academic Division and is led by a dedicated Director of Library Services, ensuring alignment with the university’s strategic goals.

Extensive Resources and Services

  • Digital-First Approach: USQ Library embraces a digital-first strategy, providing access to a vast range of electronic books, journals, databases, and multimedia resources accessible 24/7 from anywhere in the world.
  • Physical Libraries: Each USQ campus hosts a physical library with study spaces, computer labs, and specialist facilities such as Assistive Technology Rooms for students with disabilities.
  • Study Spaces: Quiet zones for focused study and group rooms that can be booked for collaborative work.
  • Makerspace: A creative community space equipped with digital fabrication technologies and traditional craft tools, supporting hands-on projects and innovation.

Support for Students and Staff

USQ Library staff are committed partners in learning and research success. They provide:

  • Research Support: Assistance with literature searches, data management, scholarly publishing, and open access initiatives.
  • Academic Skills Development: Workshops and online tutorials on referencing, academic writing, and information literacy.
  • Course Readings System: Integrated with StudyDesk, this system offers easy access to electronic readings and digitised materials, ensuring equitable resource availability for all students.
  • Personalised Help: Library staff are available via phone, email, chat, and virtual help desks to answer queries and guide users.

Commitment to Accessibility and Inclusion

USQ Library actively promotes inclusivity by providing:

  • Services tailored to students in remote and regional areas, as well as incarcerated students.
  • Resources and programs that reflect and support Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander knowledge and perspectives, aligned with the university’s Reconciliation Action Plan.
  • Assistive technologies and specialist support to remove barriers to learning.

Contribution to Community and Sustainability

The library supports the broader university mission by aligning its services with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), facilitating open education, reducing inequalities, and fostering community engagement.


USQ Library is a comprehensive, forward-thinking service dedicated to enhancing the academic journey of students and staff at the University of Southern Queensland. Through extensive digital resources, supportive services, and inclusive initiatives, the library ensures that everyone has the tools and opportunities to succeed in their studies and research.