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Shelf numbering systems
Libraries use classification systems that assign a unique number to each item, based on subject area.
Find items on Library shelves using the item number you have found in Library collection search.
Main Library and Paddington Library
Dewey Decimal Classification (DDC)
Law Library
Requested items
You can request an item that is on loan to another borrower via myLibrary.
Collect requested items:
- Main Library, Level 2
Reservation area adjacent to High Use Collection (self service)
- Law Library
Reservation area adjacent to High Use Collection (self service)
- Paddington Library
Help Zone (provide the item number)
Where is it?
Main Library
Kensington campus
Find the Main Library in this Virtual tour of UNSW.
| Level 2 High Use Collection Requested items |
Level 4 Book and journal collection |
| Level 3 Book and journal collection Map collection |
Levels 6 - 7 Book and journal collection |
For the most up to date collection locations check the Library website.
Law Library
Kensington campus 
|
Ground Level |
e |
For the most up to date collection locations check the Library website.
Paddington Library
Paddington campus
| Ground Level Reference materials Bound journals High Use Collection |
he |
| Level 1 Books Recent issues of journals |
99 |
High Use Collection
| Where is it? | Location | |
| Main Library | Level 2 | |
| Law Library | Ground Level | |
| Paddington Library | Level 1 |
The High Use Collection holds items in high demand:
- 4 hour loans
- borrow and return via machines in the High Use Collection area
Requested items
- an email will be sent when items are available
- borrow via machines in the High Use Collection area