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 between the hours of 10am- 4pm Monday to Friday.

Present a completed introduction form (obtained from your school library) and the School Borrower Registration form agreeing to terms and conditions to the Library. You may be asked to provide photographic proof of identity.

Completed forms are to be sent to the Library at least 10 days in advance with a passport sized photo attached. Cards will be made available at the Library for collection.

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, presenting a new introduction form each time).

Which Services May I Use?

School borrowers may use most CSU Library services:

catalogue
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
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 the online catalogue 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 or the borrower has overdue items or fines over $10.00.

A maximum of 5 items, including up to 2 videos, may be borrowed at one time.

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 between the hours of 10am – 4pm Monday – Friday (except Albury campus which is 10am – 4pm Wednesdays only).

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.
Due to security requirements, the Bathurst Library is no longer able to provide external access to a Return chute. Please return your loans during Library opening hours.

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