Changes to Library Access | 27 August 2026
The Newnham Library will be available as a study space on Level 1 only, from 7.30am to midnight for UTAS students and staff with swipe card access.
Please note that general community access will not be available during this period.
We apologise for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.
The Newnham Library is located at Newnham Drive, Newnham, Launceston
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Until further notice access to the Library will be by swipe card for UTAS students & staff. Community Borrowers and the General Public should contact the Library to make an appointment
| Newnham Library | ||
|---|---|---|
| Library phone number | +61 3 6324 3541 | |
| Library email | Library@utas.edu.au | |
| Postal address | Newnham Library , PO Box 2034, Newnham TAS 7248 | |
Until further notice access to the Library will be by swipe card for UTAS students & staff. Community Borrowers and the General Public should contact the Library to make an appointment
| Days | Hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Library Services | Monday- Friday | 9.00am - 5.00pm |
| Level 1 - Study Space UTAS Students and Staff - swipe card access outside staffed hours | 7 days | 7.30am - midnight |
General Public & Community Borrowers | Monday- Friday | by appointment |
Public Holidays
Level 1 Study Space only 7.30 - midnight - UTAS Students and Staff, access via swipe card
| Day | Date | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Launceston Cup | from 11am Wednesday 26 February |
Open as a study space 7.30am - midnight |
| 8 Hour Day | Monday 9 March |
Open as a study space 7.30am - midnight |
| Easter | Friday 3 April - Tuesday 7 April |
Open as a study space 7.30am - midnight |
| King's Birthday | Monday 8 June |
Open as a study space 7.30am - midnight |
| Royal Launceston Show | Thursday 8 October |
Open as a study space 7.30am - midnight |
| Recreation Day | Monday 2 November |
Open as a study space 7.30am - midnight |
Room Booking Guidelines
To ensure fair access for all students:
- Bookings are limited to 2 hours per day
- Bulk or repeated bookings may be cancelled
- In your Library you can find spaces you can work in groups - Spaces for us
- If you need a place where you can work quietly on your own please check Spaces for me
