24x7 Library access at the Gold Coast

Library Services provides SCU students swipe access to our Gold Coast library spaces outside core staffed hours. However, students must complete the newly developed Respect@SCU module to utilise library spaces after-hours.  

The Respect@SCU module is designed to cultivate an understanding of respectful behaviour within the Southern Cross University community, fostering an inclusive and diverse campus culture. It addresses various expectations and responsibilities for SCU students, including community engagement, alcohol consumption, bystander intervention, affirmative consent, safer sex practices, safe online relationship engagement, and avenues for seeking support both at SCU and in the wider community.  

Accessible through MySCU, the module can be located in the Self Help Hub, the FYI Module, or directly here. You may need to allow pop-ups from https://learn.scu.edu.au.

Given that the module typically takes between 1 and 2 hours to complete, we encourage students to commence the process as soon as possible to avoid interruptions to their class schedules.

After completing the Respect at SCU module, students must download a completion certificate for their records. Students are required to visit Campus Security and present their Respect@SCU completion certificate to activate after-hours swipe access to the library. 

For any issues with the Respect@SCU module please contact studentsafety@scu.edu.au for assistance. 

SCU staff can use their staff cards to access the Gold Coast Library after hours. Please contact security if your card is not working.

Visitors, community members, alumni and high school students are welcome to visit the library during our regular opening hours.

Further information about joining the library is available for:  Community and visitors, High Schools, Alumni

Your SCU student or staff card provides swipe access to the library between the hours of 5pm and 8am. You must have your card with you to access the space.

24/7 access is only via the main library doors on level 1. Level 2 access or access via the internal elevators from any other level is unavailable during unstaffed hours. The internal elevators will operate between levels 1 & 2 during 24/7 access hours. You need to swipe to call the lift and also swipe inside the lift to select your floor.

If you have any trouble accessing the library or the lift please visit Campus Security or contact them on the after hours mobile number: 0439 540 868. 

Your safety in the library after hours is important.

• Security services will regularly walk through the library spaces during unstaffed hours
• Familiarise yourself with the location of the help phones at the print stations on each level 
• Have the after-hours security phone number programmed (0439 540 868) in your phone
• Request a security escort to your car if required using the number above
• Avoid leaving valuables unattended if possible.

After hours access is available to the library spaces, printing, wi-fi and our physical and digital collections. Staff will be available to help during our standard opening hours.