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Loans and renewals

Who may borrow

Enquiries can be made at the Loans Desk or by phoning 02 6659 3232.

Borrowing at Coffs Harbour

Membership categoryNo. of itemsLoan periodRenewals
University
Undergraduate102 weeks2
Postgraduate204 weeks2
Staff204 weeks2
Preparing for success student102 weeks2
Alumni102 weeks2
University reciprocal52 weeks2
Associate borrower - annual fee $165102 weeks2
TAFE
CHEC/Coffs TAFE student102 weeks2
OTEN student102 weeks2
CHEC/Coffs TAFE staff204 weeks2
Reciprocal TAFE student & staff5 2 weeks2
School
Senior college student102 weeks2
Senior college staff204 weeks2
English Language Centre
ELC student102 weeks2
ELC Staff204 weeks2
Innovation Centre & other campus staff204 weeks2

Borrowing Conditions

  • Present your ID card when borrowing from the Library
  • Return all items on or before the due date to avoid fines and penalties
  • Renew your loans through My Library Record in the catalogue
  • The Library remains open during holidays, so make sure that borrowed items are returned before the holidays or are renewed while you are away
  • The Library sends email reminders about your loans before they are due, so ensure the Library has your current email address
  • Keep your fines below $20 to retain your borrowing privileges and at the end of the year your fines will be waived

Renewals

Renew items on or before their due date:

Renewals are not possible

  • if the item is overdue
  • if the item is reserved by another borrower
  • if your borrowing rights have been suspended
  • if the item has already been renewed twice

Returns

  • All loans are returned through the chute outside the Library entrance. It is available 24 hours per day.

Overdue items and sanctions

  • A fine accrues on overdue items at the rate of $1.00 per item per day after a 2 day fine free period.
  • Heavier fines of $5 per item per day accrue on 2 day loan items.
  • Borrowing privileges are suspended when fines reach $20.
  • Fines of $19 or less will be waived at the end of each year.

How do I pay my fines

  • Fines for overdue items are paid at the Loans Desk in the Library

Reservations (Holds)

If an item is always on loan when you need it, reserve it via the catalogue.

  1. Go to the catalogue.
  2. Find the item in the catalogue you would like to request.
  3. Click on the link for the call number of the item.
  4. Click on the request link.
  5. Type in your user ID/barcode number and the last four digits of this number as PIN.
  6. You will be contacted when the item becomes available.

Returns

All loans are returned through the chute outside the Library entrance. It is available 24 hours per day. Loans are not transferable.

Short Loans

Items available for short loan (2 hours or 2 days) are located behind the Loans Desk. These are items that lecturers anticipate will be in high demand for the duration of the semester. To request short loan items, find the item's call number in the catalogue and bring it with you to the Loans Desk.

Updated: 11 October 2011


TAFE - Technical And Further Education ELC - English Language Centre SCU - Southern Cross University CHSC - Coffs Harbour Senior College