The Gosford Campus Library is situated on Level 1, Block F.
Students and staff are encouraged to use the library and its resources.
The collection includes books, magazines, reference material, CD-ROMs, videos, CD's and audio visual material.
Inter-library loans can be made for course related material.
Our collection strengths are in Business, Management, Administration, General Studies, ESOL and Real Estate.
Recreational reading and music CD's are also available.
Study carrels are available.
Professional library staff are available to assist staff and students in use of the library and its resources, as well as deliver Information Literacy programs to teach research skills.
An audio visual room is available downstairs and is booked through the library. This room provides access to a video and television for classes.
A video cassette player and video camera are available for use in the library.
A photocopier is available for student use. Cost is 10c using the TAFEcard, or 20c per page if paying with coins.
No change can be given by library staff, however change is available from the canteen next to the library.
Student Association members can apply for a discount on the cost of photocopying. Please contact the Student Association office for more details.
Access to the internet
Internet computers are available and are self-booked.
Bookings are limited to 1 hour per day.
Internet conditions of use apply, ask Campus Library Staff for details.
Student use computers
6 student use computers are available for course related work.
Programs available include:
Microsoft Office 2003
Access
Excel
FrontPage
PowerPoint
Publisher
Word
Adobe Acrobat
Console Gateway
Inventor
Mechanical Desktop
Microsoft Works 2000
MYOB
TypeQuick
Bookings of up to 2 hours per day may be made by writing your name on the bookings sheet located at the circulation desk.
Please check-in with your TAFEcard at the circulation desk before using the computer. If you wish to save your work you must bring your own USB device.
Printing - The library charges 10c per page for black and white printing. This is paid using your TAFEcard.
A cashier machine is available in the library to add value to your card. Please bring coins, as notes are not accepted.
Only software installed on the computers may be used.
Please check at the Loans Desk for more information.
The following CD-ROMs can be accessed by students and staff:
| TAFE Exam Papers |
Ask Library staff for assistance with using the CD-ROM product. |