Where do you study?

I usually study in my toilet with a copy of today’s newspaper, a cup of tea and a plate of digestives.

“In the US, many campus libraries operate 24 hours a day. Still waiting for Aussie Unis to adopt that.”

Well if we start charging the students $100k/annum to study at uni, then yes we might be able to follow the US lead and keep our libraries open 24/day too!

Yeah I also find going into work good for study, agree with you VY, my brain seems to understand that when I’m at the office I’m there for work.

When I studied undergrad we used to just use spare clasrooms around the uni. The library is pretty good there, though. When I did postgrad I just went into the office and sat there (on a Saturday, usually). To me, the office is for work, and home is for, well, home.

they won’t check you at UC unless you are trying to borrow something in any case

Apparently if you went there, you’re still welcome

Brilliant, thanks folks. I might start with UC, can’t believe it never occurred to me as I used to go there too.

Any likely issues as I’m no longer a student? I’m guessing I dont need to prove anything to just slip in for some quiet reading.

Menzies closes pretty early now, Chifley is open till 11 most nights

Echo the ANU suggestions. Although the Menzies was always bloody stuffy.

In the US, many campus libraries operate 24hours a day. Still waiting for Aussie Unis to adopt that.

National Library is good, though surprisingly busy even late at night. Sometimes can’t get a seat. Only the Main reading room is open after 5pm though. UC is very good too.

If you need stuff like newspapers and microfilm records from the National Library Newspaper room, they can be sent up to the main reading room for use after 5pm if requested prior to 5pm.