Library Peer Mentors

Need help with your academic studies? New and existing students are welcome to drop in or book ahead to talk with their fellow students during term. Your Library Peer Mentors have diverse backgrounds and subject expertise across UNSW faculties and schools.

When to meet us

Find us Mon-Thurs

Available Monday to Thursday during term (excluding public holidays and Week 6).

Drop in for a chat or book an appointment.

Join weekly events

Join us for activities and chat about the week's topic with free afternoon tea during term time.

Where to find us

Main Library

2pm to 5pm
Monday to Thursday

Library Study Lounge (Level 2). Enter via Main Library entrance, then turn left. Or find on the Library map using the mobile directory, opens in a new window.

Law Library

2pm to 5pm
Monday to Thursday

Look out for the Library Peer Mentors sign inside the study lounge area by the Library entrance.

Paddington Library

1pm to 4pm
Wednesday

Look out for the Library Peer Mentors sign inside the main entrance.

Who we are

Individual hours may change at short notice.

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Danielle

(she/her)

Bachelor of Commerce / Bachelor of Design

Days: Wednesday (Paddington Library), Thursday (Main Library)

Languages: English

"I can help you with commerce/design related questions, study tips and general questions about uni life."
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Ramsha

(she/her)

PhD Chemistry

Days: Monday (Main Library)

Languages: English, Urdu, Punjabi

"I can help you with the study and research tips related to science. Any discussion/questions related to international student life are also welcome."

Abena

(she/her)

Bachelor of Aerospace Engineering / Bachelor of Computer Science

Days: Tuesday and Thursday (Main Library)

Languages: English, Korean (Beginner)

"I can help you with discovering useful resources, programs and extracurriculars to maximise your student employability and experience. I can also provide insights relating to engineering course content whether it be exam prep or time management."
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Oliver

(he/him)

Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical)

Days: Thursday (Main Library)

Languages: English

"I can provide general advice on organising yourself around university life as well as provide help with any questions related to engineering."
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Gabby

(she/her)

Bachelor of Arts / Bachelor of Economics (Honours)

Days: Tuesday (Law Library)

Languages: English  

"I can help you with organisational skills, study tips and any B. Arts or B. Economics enquiries."
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Martin

(he/him)

Biomedical research (Pathology, HDR), Commerce (Finance)

Days: Monday (Law Library)

Languages: English, Vietnamese

"I can help you with your science and medical studies."
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Jane

(she/her)

Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)

Days: Monday and Tuesday (Main Library)

Languages: English, Chinese (Mandarin)

"I can help with any questions related to psychology whether that be writing a research proposal, statistical calculation or just understanding the course content. I can also help with finding research opportunities, internships and applying for any scholarships."
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Alyssa

(she/her)

Bachelor of Psychology (Honours)

Days: Wednesday and Thursday (Law Library)

Languages: English

"I can help you with all things Psychology, statistics and scientific writing. Any questions about changing degrees or getting involved on campus are also welcome."
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Dia

(she/her)

Bachelor of Aerospace Engineering (Honours)

Days: Wednesday (Main Library)

Languages: English, Hindi

"I can help with first year engineering subjects and assessments. I can provide tips on how to manage uni life along with extra curriculars and volunteering on campus"
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Zi Yu

(he/him)

Master of Development Studies

Days: Wednesday and Thursday (Main Library)

Languages: English, Chinese (Mandarin)

"I can help you with general advice for arts, humanities and social sciences courses and specific tips for reading course materials."
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Samiksha

(she/her)

Bachelor of Design

Days: Wednesday (Paddington Library), Thursday (Main Library)

Languages: English, Hindi

"I can help you with transitioning into university, studying abroad, study hacks, along with tips for your design journey."
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Lillian

(she/her)

Master of Applied Linguistics

Days: Tuesday and Wednesday (Main Library)

Languages: English, German

"I can help you out with navigating university life, studying languages or a Linguistics related degree and how to get involved with extra curricular activities at university."
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Troy

(he/him)

Bachelor or Science / Bachelor of Computer Science

Days: Monday (Main Library)

Languages: English

"I can help you out with anything computer science related including how to get set up, how to write/debug code or help explain course content. I can also help with balancing uni and personal life."

Here's what some students had to say about their experience with Library Peer Mentors:

"Easy to communicate and friendly people."
"The mentors are extremely patient and they provide brilliant ideas with my research and academic requirements."
"Peer mentor was amazing and helped me a lot."
"Convenient, do not have to book in advance."
"Very patient in explaining to me all the resources available at my school.  It made it easier to cope with my studies."