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TL Robertson Library

Opening hours

Before 8am and after 8pm you need a Curtin student or staff ID card to enter the Library.

Find TL Robertson Library on the campus map

Check out our Curious Guide to the Curtin Library

Services to help you study

Check out the variety of services available at TL Robertson Library.

Resources and borrowing

Resources and borrowing

Learn how to borrow and access resources from our research collection, high demand collection and other items.

Photocopying and printing

Photocopying and printing

Printing, copying and scanning facilities are available at our locations, with electric staplers also available for use.

PCs, Macs and laptops

PCs, Macs and laptops

PCs and Macs are available at TL Robertson Library, and laptops are available for loan. Use your student or staff ID and password to log onto a computer.

Our spaces

We have many spaces available at TL Robertson Library to help you learn and study.

TL Robertson Library floorplans
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Individual and group study

There’s plenty of study space throughout TL Robertson Library, including spaces for groups and individuals. Level 6 and the Reading Room are dedicated to quiet individual study.

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Bookable study spaces

We have bookable study rooms and study pods available in our Library – check our bookings page for AV capabilities and capacity.

Whiteboard kits can also be loaned from staff on level 2 for use in these spaces.

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Reading Room

Our Reading Room on level 3 is a relaxing space for study and overlooks the pines of Henderson Court.

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Exhibition space

Our exhibition space sits pride-of-place on level 3 and hosts exhibitions from around the university.

Interested in our exhibition space? Contact us to host your exhibition at TL Robertson Library.

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Makerspace

The makerspace is here to foster your creativity! We provide access to a range of high-tech and low-tech tools, equipment and materials which you can use in the space located on level 3.

Drop in during opening hours and develop your problem solving and creative skills.

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Student Kitchen

Heat and eat your own food at our Student Kitchen on level 2.

There’s plenty of microwaves and hot water available – and if you forget your lunch Guild Café Library is just around the corner!

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Postgraduate and VC List Room

Postgraduate and VC List students can use our dedicated space on level 5, which includes study space, computers and a meeting room.

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Outdoor terrace

The level 4 outdoor terrace provides great views over Henderson Court in a beautiful, green outdoor area – perfect for a study break and fresh air.

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Whadjuk Malayin Miya

Whadjuk Malayin Miya (Whadjuk Culture Room), located on Level 7 at TL Robertson Library (Building 105), is available for all Indigenous students to access, just swipe your student card at the door.

For more information, visit our Support for Indigenous students page.

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Event spaces

Our event spaces are available to the Curtin community to use for functions. For more information check our book an event space page.

Inclusivity and Access

The Sanctuary

Located in the Library Makerspace

Open Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm, during Semester

Monday to Friday 11am – 4pm, during Semester Break

The Sanctuary is a dedicated space that offers a tranquil environment designed to promote personal wellbeing, providing a safe space for individuals to regulate when feeling overwhelmed. The room has been thoughtfully designed to feature comfortable seating options, ambient lighting, calming colour schemes, and a range of sensory elements.

Need a little time to recharge and reset? Leave your work behind, take a break from your study, and visit The Sanctuary.

    * Maximum capacity of 4

    * Not bookable

    * No food, bottled water only


Need support?

Here is some counselling and wellbeing advice for students and staff.

If you’re in an emergency and need immediate help, visit the Emergencies and after hours help page

Services for students and staff with disabilities

Check out our information on services and spaces for people with disabilities, including our equity room, resting room and Changing Place.


Parenting room

Our parenting room on level 2 is available for staff and students with children – use your Curtin ID to swipe into the room if it isn’t already occupied. Please speak to a staff member if you don’t have a Curtin ID card and would like to access the room.

Use of the Library

Please bring your Curtin ID card when you visit for building access and borrowing.

We have different areas and equipment across our Library locations to support different study styles and preferences. All Library clients are required to adhere to and accept the responsibilities of acceptable use and behaviour as outlined in the Library Rules.

If you notice someone behaving inappropriately you may respectfully tell them they are disrupting you. Library users may contact Library staff if they are concerned by any inappropriate behaviour.

Need help? Contact the Library.