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Borrowing and Requesting - Find out all you need to know about borrowing and requesting items.
Request a Book or Copy - Would you like to request a book or (photo)copy from the CSU Collection Copies are scanned to your email.
Check "My Library Record" in the Catalogue - Use the Library Catalogue to view your Loans, Loan history list, Hold requests, Photo requests and Cash transactions.
Renew or Extend Loans - You may be able to extend the loan period on a book or item if it is not overdue. Follow these instructions.
Find an item in Catalogue - Use different search strategies to find Library Resources.
If you have a citation or reference to an article, you can search the catalogue for the Journal (not article) title. You can select the Journals catalogue or search the Full catalogue using "title begins with" from the drop-down menu.
- Finding Journals by Title
- Find a Journal Article
Using the "eShelf" in the Catalogue - Your "eShelf" can save a list of your search results from the Library catalogue. Sign-in if you want to keep the list permanently.
Using SFX - What is SFX and what does it do - Find out about SFX services for Electronic Journals and links to print versions on the shelf.

Find a Book - Watch how to find a book using different search strategies.
Request a Loan - You are shown how to request a loan after finding your item. You can also see how to delete your hold (request).

Five Borrowing Tips 20/08/2007
Will library fines stop you from borrowing? Do you need a library card to borrow from the library? Can you borrow from a local University library? Listen in and find out!
What is this thing called SFX? 30/10/2007
Ever wondered how to find the full text of a journal article? This podcast will explain exactly how to do that!

Library Catalogue Tutorial - This tutorial shows you the main features of the Library catalogue, including how to search the catalogue and access your Library record.
Request a Loan or Copy Tutorial - This tutorial outlines how to request loans or copies of articles or chapters.

Do you still need help? You can use our Ask a Question Web Form to contact Library staff.