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Welcome to Swinburne library, where you can find and access the resources you need for study, teaching or research.
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AFL Grand Final public holiday | 27 September
Swinburne's Melbourne campuses will be closed on Friday 27 September for the AFL Grand Final public holiday.
There will be no classes on this day.
StudentHQ will be closed at all campuses, reopening Monday 30 September.
At Hawthorn campus, the Library will be open on Levels 3–5 between 9am and midnight, and the Latelab will remain open 24 hours.
At Croydon and Wantirna campuses, the Libraries and Latelabs will be closed.
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For all enquiries and feedback, please email library@swinburne.edu.au or call 1300 794 628. Alternatively, complete this form so our team members can get in touch with you.