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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 between the hours of 10am- 4pm Monday to Friday.
Steps to register:
- Students: Bring to the Library a completed and signed Library Membership form, current student ID card from your institution, proof of Enrolment and photographic identification. Take the form to Student Administration to obtain a CSU Card (Library Card).
- Staff: Bring to the Library a completed and signed Library Membership form and an Employment Status form (which can be found in the agreement) and photographic identification. Take the form to Student Administration to obtain a CSU Card (Library Card).
Your CSU Library card is not transferable to any other person. Please note that once your CSU card has been processed you will need to wait till the next Library business day to borrow..
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 Dubbo campus
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 2 weeks (ULA Higher Degree students/staff - 4 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 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 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 University or TAFE Library which may also impose penalties.
- Your first Library card is free; replacement Library cards will cost $25.00 each
Need Help?
Assistance is available on online on the Library website or come and see staff at the "Ask us" desk in the Library.