Reciprocal Borrowers
Who Can Register as a Borrower?
- Students and staff of participating Australian universities may join the CSU Library as Reciprocal Borrowers under the University Library Australia (ULA) National Borrowing Scheme.
- Students and staff of Riverina Institute of TAFE, Wodonga Institute of TAFE, Canberra Institute of Technology & TAFE NSW Western Institute.
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:
- Students: Bring to the Library a completed and signed Library Membership form and passport style photo, current student ID card from your institution, proof of Enrolment and photographic identification. CSU Cards are not processed immediately, they will be available for collection in three working days.
- Staff: Bring to the Library a completed and signed Library Membership form and passport style photo, an Employment Status form (which can be found in the agreement) and photographic identification. CSU Cards are not processed immediately, they will be available for collection in three working days.
- Create your CSU user name and password by going to the Activate my account link. The CSU user name and password will allow you to place requests on library material and access My Library Record. Your password will need to be updated every 60 days. If you experience any problems creating your CSU account contact the IT Help Desk on 1300 653 088 Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm.
You will be able to access the Library after your CSU ID card has been processed by Student Central. Your CSU Library card is not transferable to any other person.
Registration expires on the following dates (you will need to re-register each year):
| Institution | Registration Expires |
|---|---|
| ULA | 28 February next year |
| Riverina TAFE | 30 November this year |
| Wodonga TAFE | 30 November this year |
| Canberra Institute of Technology | 30 November this year |
| TAFE NSW Western Institute | 30 November this year |
Which Services May I Use?
Reciprocal borrowers may use most CSU Library services:
- catalogue
- loans from the general collections, including audiovisual and curriculum materials
- periodicals
- requests (holds)
- microforms
- photocopying at standard rate
- reference collections
- 'Ask Us' desk services
- intercampus loans (charges apply for photocopies)
- walk-in access to selected electronic resources
Note: Requests and intercampus loans are not available from St Mark's campus.
Services not available:
- distance education services
- interlibrary loans
- ebooks
- 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 (ULA Higher Degree students/staff - four weeks) with one renewal. Renewals can be made by using the online catalogue or by contacting the Ask Us Desk. An extension will not be given if the material has been reserved by another user, is more than 14 days overdue or fines have accumulated to over $100.00.
A maximum of 20 items 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.
Please note
- CSU Library may also send details of overdue material or monies owed by you to your University or TAFE Library which may also impose penalties.
- Your first Library card is free; replacement Library cards will cost $25.00 each
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