Information for On-Campus Higher Degree Students

Can I access online collections?
Yes. Online journal databases and eBooks are available to you. You can access these and other online resources from the Find information link on the Library Homepage.
Is there a way I can book a specialised training session with a librarian?
Yes. You can book a session with a librarian using the Book a Librarian form. For more information on the services available to you please see: Off Campus Support
Can I request library items that are located at another campus?
Yes. You can make a request through Primo Search for items to be sent to your local campus.

For more information on how to do this:

Can I request copies of book chapters and journal articles that are only available in print form?
Yes. Requests for copies can be made online through Primo Search. Copies will be scanned and sent to your email address.
What are the borrowing and renewing conditions?
Number of items that can be borrowed Standard loan period Number of renewals DVD/Video borrowing period DVD/Video renewal
20 28 days
(14 days for items in high demand)
4 times 14 days 1 renewal

Items can’t be renewed if:

  • They are more than two weeks overdue
  • You have unpaid fines of $100 or more
  • Someone else has requested the item
  • You’ve reached the renewal limit for that item
Can items be sent to my home address?
Phd students can request items to be sent to their home address, or choose to pick them up from their home campus library. All on campus Masters and Honours students, will need to collect requested items from their home campus library.

For more information on how to do this:

Am I eligible for Interlibrary Loans?
Yes, please see information on FRILLS.
Can I borrow from other Australian universities?
Yes, the University Library Australia (ULA) National Borrowing Scheme is available to CSU students. This is a national borrowing scheme for staff and students of Australian Universities.

Please refer to the ULA website for more information.

Can I make use of the Learning Commons on campus?
If you are close to a CSU campus, you are encouraged to make full use of the Learning Commons facilities which are available at Wagga Wagga, Albury-Wodonga, Bathurst and Orange campuses.

Learning Commons are more than just a library and offer a range of services and facilities including the Student Central, Cashier and 24 Hour spaces. The 24 hour space provides 'round the clock' computing, print/copy and study spaces for your convenience.

How do I get help?

The Library website provides a number of online guides and tutorials to assist you search for information and find out how to use Library services. You can also utilise the Live Chat, toll free phone number, Library Forum, or Ask A Question form to contact a Librarian, or, if you are on campus, please come into the Learning Commons.

Please refer to the Library Homepage for further information.

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