School Borrowers
Who Can Register as a School Borrower?
- Staff and senior students of local secondary schools with which CSU Library has an agreement.
Borrowers are required to observe the Terms and Conditions of use of the CSU Card and for borrowing at CSU. It is each borrower's responsibility to make themselves aware of the Rule of the Library, copies of which are available on the Library website.
How Do I Register as a Borrower?
Applications can only be processed during Library opening hours .
Steps to register:
- Bring to the Library a completed and signed Library Membership form and passport style photo, the Application for Library Access and Borrowing form (Schedule 1 of the agreement with your school - ask your school for this form) and Photographic proof of identity.
- You will be able to access the library after your CSU ID card has been processed by Student Central.
- Create your CSU user name and password by going to the Activate my account webpage. The CSU user name and password will allow you to access My Library Record. Your password will need to be updated every 60 days.
Your CSU Library borrower card is not transferable to any other person. Registration expires on 30 November (you will need to re-register each year, and complete a new application form each year).
Which Services May I Use?
School borrowers may use most CSU Library services:
- Primo Search
- loans from the general collections, including audiovisual and curriculum materials
- periodicals
- microforms
- photocopying at standard rate
- reference collections
- 'Ask Us' desk services
- walk-in access to selected electronic resources
Services not available:
- distance education services
- intercampus loans
- ebooks
- interlibrary loans
- database/internet access *
- closed access collections
- special collections
- Reserve Collection
- short loan items including laptops and study rooms
* Limited access to selected databases and electronic resources is available within the Library building
How and What Can I Borrow?
Most items in the general collections are available for loan for two weeks with one renewal. Renewals can be made by using Primo Search or by contacting the Loans Desk on or before the due date of the item. An extension will not be given if the material has been reserved by another user, is more than 14 days overdue or has fines accumulated to over $100.00.
A maximum of five items, including up to 2 videos, may be borrowed at one time. You can only borrow items from your home campus library.
Fines of $0.50 per day, per item are incurred if loans are not returned by the due date. Borrowers will be suspended from further borrowing until the items are returned, discharged, and fines paid. High demand material may be recalled by the Library, fines accrue at a higher rate ($5.00 per day, per item, max $100).
For items lost or not returned fees will be charged according to the approved schedule. Fines and replacement charges must be paid at the Cashiers Office.
Please note
- CSU Library may also send details of overdue material or monies owed by you to your School Library which may also impose penalties.
- Your first Library card is free; replacement Library cards will cost $25.00 each.
Need Help?
More information is available on the Library website or by contacting the Library.
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