Study spaces
The Library has a choice of study spaces to suit different work preferences including:
- discussion areas with tables for group work
- individual study carrels, computer workstations, or
- silent study areas with desks where you can plug in your laptop.
Be considerate of others by choosing a location for study that is suitable for your activity. Some collaborative areas have additional equipment such as mediascape tables, glass writing panels and whiteboards. Do not leave your valuables unattended.
Bookable rooms on your campus
Discussion rooms are available at all Library branches to Monash students who need a space for group study, or to work on a team assessment task.
Terms of use
- Bookings are made in 30-minute slots and for a maximum of two hours per day (120 mins).
- Groups have priority over individuals when using the space.
- If you are more than 10 minutes late for your booking, Library staff may re-book the room.
- No food and only drinks with lids are permitted in Discussion Rooms.
- If you're using the Discussion Rooms for business activities, like private tutoring, you might be asked to find another location.
To cancel a booking
- Search your inbox for an email from alerts@mail.libcal.com.
- Locate the cancel link within the booking confirmation email and follow the prompts to cancel your booking.
Use of these spaces is subject to the Library’s Terms of Use.
Computer workstations
Computer workstations (Mac and PC) within the Library allow students to access:
- Library online resources
- internet
- printing
- Microsoft Office and other standard software
Requires Monash M-Pass to login.
Find a PC or Mac for study or printing.
24/7 study space at Matheson Library, Clayton campus
Looking for a safe place to study after hours? Head to Matheson Library’s 24/7 study space.
How to access:
- Use your Monash M-Pass or Monash ID card to swipe in.
- Enter through the eastern entrance on the Lower Ground floor (near Robert Blackwood Hall, off Scenic Boulevard on Clayton campus).
Quiet study areas
All our libraries feature designated quiet study areas. In these spaces, students are kindly asked to maintain a quiet environment, keep mobile phones turned off, and refrain from bringing food into the area. Clear signage is displayed to designate these as quiet spaces. For more details, refer to the terms of use.
Below are the specific quiet areas in each library.
Caulfield Library
Level 1, room A104 Level 2, back areas, east side area
Level 3, back areas, east side area
Level 4, entire floor
Caulfield Library opening hours and floor plan
Hargrave-Andrew Library, Clayton
Ground floor, entire floor
Level 1, Room 119 and Room 106
Level 2, Room 206 and Room 203
HAL opening hours and floor plan
Law Library, Clayton
Level 2, entire floor
Level 3, entire floor
Level 4, entire floor
Law Library opening hours and floor plan
Matheson Library, Clayton
Lower Ground floor, LG17 (Microfilm/Newspaper room)
Ground floor, G14 (Teaching Room 3)
North side
Level 2, entire floor
South side
Level 2, entire floor
Level 3, entire floor
Level 4, entire floor
Level 5, entire floor
Matheson Library opening hours and floor plan
Peninsula Library
Level 2, Northwest end (facing George Jenkins theatre and central blue car park)
Peninsula Library opening hours and floor plan
Pharmacy Library, Parkville
Ground floor, general area toward the back of the library.
Pharmacy Library opening hours and floor plan
Low-sensory study space, Clayton campus
A low-sensory study space is available on level 2 of Hargrave-Andrew Library, Clayton campus. This is for users who want to study in a quiet area with low lighting and frosted windows for privacy.
Adaptive Technology Rooms
We have Adaptive Technology Rooms (ATRs) at all our branches, except for Pharmacy, for students registered with Monash Disability Support Services. These rooms can be booked for up to three hours per day per user.