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Who Can Borrow?

All new and continuing TAFE NSW students can borrow using their TAFEcard. Please read the Library conditions of use for more information.

All current TAFE NSW staff can borrow using their TAFEcard. Proof of current TAFE employment is required.

Members of the public can join the library as Community borrowers (conditions and fees apply).

Students and Staff of the University of Newcastle can join their local TAFE library as Reciprocal Borrowers (conditions and fees apply).

Interstate TAFE staff and students from participating TAFE Libraries can register and borrow in person as part of the TAFE Libraries National Reciprocal Borrowing Scheme (conditions apply).

What Can You Borrow?

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.
TAFE NSW Staff are not limited in the number of items they can borrow.

Most books and magazines are loaned to students for 2 weeks and 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. Contact your local Campus Library for local loan conditions..

You can view your loans and library account online via the TAFE NSW Library Network catalogue (TAFEcat) My Account feature. You will need your TAFEcard barcode number and a Personal Identification Number (PIN). You can obtain your PIN by completing the online PIN request form or contacting your local Campus Library. View the My Account on TAFEcat guide for more information.

Renewals

You may renew an item up to 2 times on or before the due date as longs 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.

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 (TAFEcat) 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.

Inter-Library Loans

Your local campus library can obtain items for you from other TAFE NSW Libraries. This inter-library loan service is available only to TAFE NSW Staff and Students for course related material, and is free of charge. 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.

Fines

Penalties and fines 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 Institute Library Charges guide for more information.