Places to study
Melbourne
Book a room Some rooms are not available on certain dates due to renovations.
Rooms
Equality and Diversity room 1.07
- How to book
- Take your student card to the Inquiry Desk
- No. of rooms
- 1
- Seats
- 2-4
- Location
- level 1
- Equipment
DVD player
PC
Equality and Diversity room 1.11
- How to book
- Take your student card to the Inquiry Desk
- No. of rooms
- 1
- Seats
- 2
- Location
- level 1
- Equipment
DVD player
PC
Collaborative work rooms
- How to book
- Via GoBookings using your student username and password.
- No. of rooms
- 4
- Seats
- 6-8
- Location
- level 1 and level 2
- Equipment
PC
Whiteboard
LCD screen
Group study rooms
- How to book
- Via GoBookings using your student username and password.
- No. of rooms
- 6
- Seats
- 4-6
- Location
- level 1
- Equipment
PC
Whiteboard
LCD screen
How to book a room
- Watch the online video [running time: two minutes]
- Read or print the written instructions, [Word 1Mb]
Conditions of use
Booking conditions
- Rooms can be booked by La Trobe University students only.
- Rooms can only be booked for use during standard opening hours.
- Rooms can be booked for up to three hours per group per day.
- Bookings can be made up to 21 days in advance.
- You must take a confirmation of your room booking and if necessary, advise any occupants that the room has been reserved by you.
- You forfeit your booking if you do not use the room within 15 minutes of the booking start time.
General conditions of use
- Library rooms are in high demand so do not overbook.
- Please cancel your booking if you no longer require the room.
- The library takes no responsibility for personal items left in the rooms.
- Rooms must be left clean.
- The library has the right to cancel consecutive bookings made by one group on any given day.
Higher degree research students
Postgraduate Study
As a higher degree research student, you can use the Postgraduate Study in the Melbourne campus library. Research students from all campuses are welcome to use this purpose-built space.
The Postgraduate Study is located on level 2 and is available during the standard library opening hours.
To access the Postgraduate Study, swipe your student card on the device at the entrance. If you are unable to gain access, check with staff at the Inquiry Desk on level 1.
Location of study spaces
View the floor plans for the locations of study spaces in the library.
If you're having difficulty booking a room, contact Student IT Support.
Bendigo
Quiet study spaces
Individual study desks for private, silent study are located on level 3.
Group study spaces
Group tables
Easy chairs for relaxed reading are located on level 2, group tables are located on the mezzanine floor and level 2. When weather permits, the level 2 balcony is open to students. Noise levels must be kept to a minimum.
Group study areas
There are three group study areas on level 2 available to La Trobe University students only. These can be booked up to two weeks in advance and up to four time slots per day.
- Minimum of three students required
- Click on book room and use the calendar to select the desired day
- If the time slot is green, the room is available to book
- Click on the time period for which you would like the study area
- Group study areas can be booked for a minimum of 30 minutes and a maximum of 2 hours per day
- Read terms of use and select continue
- Enter your name and your La Trobe University student email address to receive a booking confirmation
- To cancel a booking, click on the link from your confirmation email
- Bookings will be forfeited if you do not arrive within 15 minutes of your booking start time
Albury-Wodonga
Group study rooms
Bookings for the four study rooms can be made at the Information Desk. You can use these rooms for up to two hours.
- All group study rooms have access to a DVD and a VHS player, as well as a large screen computer. You can book these rooms
- Group study room 1 contains an additional computer with specialised equipment for people with disabilities. Students with a disability are given priority
- A group study space with 4 large tables and 24 chairs is also available for group study
Quiet study
Carrels and tables for private study are situated around the library on both levels.
- Food is not to be consumed in any of these areas
- Noise levels must be kept to a minimum
- Mobile phones must be switched off
Shepparton
The library provides tables for student study and quiet group discussion is permitted. The Silent Study Room is available for individual study. No talking or use of mobile phones is permitted in this area. Food is not to be consumed in any area of the library.
Mildura
The library provides individual study carrels, open area tables, and meeting rooms for group assignments.