Sir Louis Matheson Library

The Matheson Library provides scholarly resources, study facilities, and research skills development programs to strengthen the learning, teaching and research activities of staff and students at the University's Clayton campus. The library has collection strengths in:

• arts
• social sciences
• business and economics
• education, including a teaching materials collection.

The library also contains the following special collections:

• Asian Studies Research Collection
• Giligich Yiddish Collection
• Laura and Israel Kipen Judaica Collection
• Music and Multimedia Collection
• Rare Books Collection

In addition, all Monash students and staff have access to extensive electronic resources via Search and can make use of items from libraries on other campuses, including by intercampus loan.

Opening hours

• Text only version opening hours

Library accessibility

• Ramp to main entrance
• Lifts available
• Accessible toilet facilities
• Find out about Services for users with a disability

Classes and drop-in sessions

Librarians and Learning Skills Advisers are available for advice at the Research and Learning point in the Matheson Library, from week 2 through to week 12. No bookings are required.

For scheduled times visit the Classes and drop-ins page.

Information research and learning skills classes may be presented by Library staff as part of the academic programs for some units. General classes are also offered at the Matheson Library. Check for classes held outside normal unit class times at the Matheson Library and register online using the Library class booking system via my.monash, selecting Matheson in the Campus dropdown list.

Contacts

• Research and learning staff
• Readings and Reserve Services
• Library manager
• Disability Contact Officer