Toowoomba Library facilities
The Toowoomba campus Library is located in R Block. To access the Library, take the stairs or lift to level 3 (PDF 160 KB). Assitance on getting to USQ Toowoomba from other campuses.
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Computers and labs located in the Library
Located in the library are a variety of computers available to students, staff and general public for a range of purposes:
- catalogue searching and research
- assignment preparation and printing
- group study
- Library classes
- 'walk-in catalogue computers' have been provided for people without student access
- microfiche/microfilm reading and scanning
- assistive technology room with specialised software and equipment to assist with disabilities
- training lab for information sessions and special Library workshops.
Specific information for students on locations, hours of access, quotas and printing is available from ICT student computer labs.
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Description
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Level (Room)
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Use
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Type of access
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Hours of Access
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Printing - closest location
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| General computer lab |
Level 3
level 3 map (PDF 160 KB) |
Normal student use. |
student*
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Library hours |
Yes - level 3 near lab computers |
| Small group study room |
Level 1 (R117)
level 2 map (PDF 160 KB) |
Normal student use. |
student*
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Library hours |
Yes - level 3 near lab computers |
| Large group study room |
Level 3 (R324)
level 3 map (PDF 160 KB)
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Large tables with computers for use in group work.
(Not available when room is booked for classes. Check at the Information Desk for availability if in use.) |
student*
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Library hours |
Yes - level 3 near lab computers |
| 24 hour access computer lab |
Level 1 (R101)
level 1 map (PDF 160 KB) |
Normal student use.
(Access only available from the external door between R Block and G Block. No access from level 1 in the Library) |
student*
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24 hours |
Yes - level 3 near lab computers or K Block (K105 - 24 hour access) |
| Walk-in catalogue computers |
Level 3
level 3 map (PDF 160 KB)
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Primary use is Library catalogue and database searching. No Internet access for staff and general public.
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public/staff/student**
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Library hours |
No - save files to flash drive. Members of the public see the Information Desk for printing |
| Microfiche scanner |
Level 3
level 3 map (PDF 160 KB)
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Dedicated computer system to scan microfiche/microfilm and store on a flash drive.
(A user guide is next to microfiche system) |
public/staff/student**
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Library hours |
No - save files to flash drive. Members of the public see the Information Desk for printing |
| Assistive technology room - (ATR) |
Level 3 (R321)
level 3 map (PDF 160 KB) |
Computers with assistive software and external equipment. Details on software and equipment.
(Access by swipe card to open wheel chair door)
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student*
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Library hours |
Yes - level 3 near lab computers |
| Large training lab |
Level 2 (R233)
level 2 map (PDF 160 KB) |
Training labs for large groups - classes and information sessions.
(Access from level 3 central stairwell - follow the yellow feet) |
student*
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Not available for general use |
Yes - level 3 near lab computers |
| Small training lab |
Level 2 (R235)
level 2 map (PDF 160 KB) |
Training labs for small group classes.
(Access from level 3 central stairwell - follow the yellow feet. Not available when room is booked for classes) |
student* |
Library hours |
Yes - level 3 near lab computers |
* Student access: requires a person to have an active USQ student enrolment.
** Public/staff/student: Public access uses a 'generic' logon for staff and non students for finding information on the Library catalogue. Students may logon normally.
Printing
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One black - default printer (scanner not active).
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One colour laser printer with active scanner.
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Available to USQ students, not staff and general public.
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Photocopying
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Photocopiers are located in the Library on
level 3 (PDF 160KB) on the western and southern walls.
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Two coin operated copiers.
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One colour, one overhead transparency and five black and white copiers using USQ student card for payment.
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To copy use student/resource cards or coins.
Adding money to student cards - Value Adding machines
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The value adding machines are used to add money to your student card for photocopying or adding to your print quota.
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Two value adding machines which take coins and notes.
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Machines can also be used to purchase re-usable resource cards ($5 each – come with $2 credit).
Change machine
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The Library houses a change machine which will give $1 coins in exchange for $5, $10 and $20 notes.
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See the Loans desk for change for larger notes.
Scanning
The colour printer on level 3 is also a scanner. (Note the scanner on the black printer is not active). The scanner can be used by student to scan documents to the P Drive on their student lab computers. Instructions for using the scanner are located near the colour printer on level 3 (PDF 160KB.
AV equipment
A range of Audio visual equipment is available for staff and student use on level 3 (PDF 160KB) including:
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video players
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DVD players
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audio cassette players.
The Library also lends AV equipment to staff and students, including: