Changes to Library Access | 9 November 2026 - 8 February 2027
CAM Staff and Higher Degree Research Students can continue to use the Library space, collect and return loans, Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm via swipe card. There will be NO ACCESS between 25 Dec 2026 - 3 Jan 2027 due to building holiday closure.
Public and community member access during this time via appointment only, please contact us on 6226 4376 to arrange access.
Library support is still available, just contact us via email or LibChat.

The Carington Smith Library is located on the first floor of the Centre for the Arts building at Hunter Street on Hobart's historic waterfront. The Library houses the art, design, and music collections, and supports the teaching, study, practice, and research needs of staff and students of the School of Creative and Performing Arts.
Community users are welcome, access via the main doors through the breezeway and up the steps.
Photograph - Courtesy of Tasmanian School of Art
| Library phone number | +61 3 6226 4376 | |
| Library email | Library@utas.edu.au | |
| Postal address | Carington Smith Library, GPO Box 351, Hobart TAS 7001 | |
Opening hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday - Friday | 9.00am - 5.00pm |
| Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays | Closed |
Public Holidays 2026
| Day | Date | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Hobart Regatta Day | Monday 9 February | Closed |
| 8 Hour Day | Monday 9 March | Closed |
| Easter | Friday 3 April - Tuesday 7 April | Closed |
| King's Birthday | Monday 8 June | Closed |
| Royal Hobart Show Day | Thursday 22 October | Closed |
Individual Study Spaces
No booking required.
- Bench style individual seating - up to 16 people
- Limited power point access
- WiFI
No booking required.
- Group of individual desks - seating for 4
- Limited power point access
- WiFi
No booking required.
- Table seating for 1, lounge style seating for 4
- Hi-Fi and record player equipment access
- WiFi
No booking required.
- Group of 4 lounge chairs
- 2 desks with PC's available
- Limited power point access
- WiFi
- Main Library computer access - 12 computers, Mac & PC
- Computer Lab - 8 computers, Mac & PC
