TAFE NSW Hunter Institute

Borrow & Renew Loans

TAFE Students and Staff

Hunter TAFE students and staff can borrow from the 15 campus libraries across the Hunter and Central Coast regions. Students must have a current TAFE student card.

 

As a student at Hunter TAFE you can search and locate items held in particular TAFE NSW libraries through the TAFE NSW Library Network Catalogue.

 

TAFE NSW Students can borrow a total of 15 items, with limits on the number of items you can borrow of particular formats, such as DVDs and CDs. Most books and magazines are loaned to students for two weeks, while most DVDs, videos and CDs are loaned for one to two weeks.

 

Items on closed reserve have restricted loan periods. Contact your local campus library for local loan conditions.

 

TAFE NSW Staff are not limited in the number of items they can borrow. Most books and magazines are loaned to staff for 4 weeks, while most DVD's, videos and CDs are loaned for 1 to 2 weeks. Items on closed Reserve have more restricted loan periods.

 
Not all campus libraries may hold the items you need.
 
 
Your local library can obtain items for you from other TAFE NSW libraries on an inter-library loan (ILL). This service is free of charge but some conditions apply. Requests can be made by phone, in person or by using the online ILL request form. Contact your local campus library for details.

 

Non Hunter TAFE borrowers

 

OTEN students are entitled to use any TAFE NSW library. To borrow you will need to obtain a TAFEcard, which will be your library ID card. Visit your closest TAFE campus to have a TAFEcard photograph taken and to access the library. Be sure to check library-opening times before you visit and bring OTEN documentation and ID with you.

 

Students and staff of the University of Newcastle can join their local TAFE library as reciprocal borrowers (conditions and fees may apply). Enquire at the University campus library for more details.

 

Members of the public can join the library as associate borrowers (conditions and fees apply).
Associate membership can be for one term, one semester or one year.
Refer to the Associate Borrowers Guide for more information. 

 

Fines

Penalties and fines apply if you return your loans late.

A fine of $10.00 for each item overdue will be imposed plus the cost of replacing the item. If the item is returned the replacement cost will not apply.

You will not receive your results or testamur (e.g., Certificate or Diploma) if you have not returned all items and paid all outstanding library fines.

Please read the Student Discipline (Library Resource Materials) Policy and the Hunter TAFE Library Charges guide for more information.

Inter-Library Loans

Your local campus library can obtain items for you from other TAFE NSW Libraries.

The inter-library loan service is available to TAFE NSW Staff and Students for course related material, and is free of charge. OTEN students living in the Hunter Institute region can also request inter-library loans.

Conditions apply, contact your local Campus Library for details. You can request Inter-library loans by phone, in person, or via the 
Inter-library loan request form.

Renewals

You may renew an item up to 2 times on or before the due date as long as no one has placed a hold on the item.

You can renew by phone, in person or via the My Account feature on the TAFE NSW Library Network catalogue (TAFEcat).

View the My Account on TAFEcat guide for more information. You will need your TAFEcard barcode and a PIN to login to your account. Ask staff at your campus library to give you a PIN , or use the 
Library PIN Request form.

Reserving Items

If an item you want is on loan, you can reserve it via the 
Hold request form, or by contacting your local Campus Library.

You will be notified when the item is available for you to collect. You can check the status of the holds you have placed by using the My Account feature on the TAFE NSW Library Network catalogue.

View the "My Account on TAFEcat" guide for more information.

Returning Items

Items should be returned to the library from which you borrowed them.
Items must be returned or renewed on or before the due date, otherwise fines may apply.

You must replace or pay for any items you lose or damage. Return chutes are usually located both inside and outside the library so that items may be returned anytime during campus opening hours.