Science Library: vital statistics

For the first time in the history of the UWA Library the full range of scientific material is housed in one place. The collections of books and journals for all Science faculties are now integrated into a single sequence that runs to an approximate length of 10,620 metres.

As well as all the material from the Biological Sciences Library, the Mathematics and Physical Sciences Library and the Undergraduate Physical Sciences Library, the collection now includes some items from Store, and the geology and psychology material previously housed in the Humanities and Social Sciences Library.

The Science Library has a total area of 7991 square metres.

Stage 1 of the Science Library is now open. Facilities available in the first stage include:

  • A range of collaborative, quiet and silent study areas
  • 240 purpose built reader places with easy access to power and data
  • 120 new computers and a display system to indicate the number of computers that are free
  • 6 sound proof group study rooms
  • Spaces designed specifically for postgraduate students and parents studying at UWA
  • A Student Internet Support Desk to provide assistance in a range of IT issues

Stage 2 of the Science Library is expected to be completed in December 2009. Facilities provided in this stage include:

  • 100 additional computers
  • 7 additional group study rooms
  • 4 new multimedia suites with high performance computers and a range of specialist software
  • Access Grid classroom
  • Cafeteria with seating for 150 people