1998 Swinburne Higher Education Handbook

24 [ Higher Education [ General University Information
Non-permanent residents
Courses are run by the English Language Centre for international students and others
who are in Australia on a temporary visa. Enquiries: International Student Unit.
(03) 9214 8151.
Equity Unit
Manager (Acting)
E. Shave
477 Burwood Road, Hawthorn, (03) 92148855
Building 0, Room 105, Prahran, (03) 9214 6743
Level 2, Room 225, Lilydale (03) 9215 7168
Swinburne University ofTechnology is committed to providing a learning and working
environmentthat is based on equality of opportunity for all.staff and students.
Discrimination on the following grounds is unlawful: age, disability, industrial
activity, sexual orientation, marital/parental/carer status, physical features, political
beliefs or activity, pregnancy, race, religious belief or activity, sex orto sexually
harass another. The Equity Unit can provide information on state and federal antidiscrimination
laws.
Swinburne is committed to providing an environment free from harassment and has
in place a network of Sexual Harassment Contact Officers. The University also
adheres to a policy of Affirmative Action.
International Office
Dean
I.A. McCormick
473 Burwood Road, Hawthorn, (03) 9214 8151 or (03) 9214 8647
The International Office is the first point of contact for enquiries regarding
Swinburne's international activities. It is responsible for coordinating Swinburne's
international programs, and forformulating policy and guidelines on the conduct of
these activities.
International Student Unit
Director
C.Chu
The International Student Unit (lSU) provides a focal point for international students
at Swinburne. ISU is responsible for international applications and admissions to
Swinburne's University, TAFE and ELiCOS courses. ISU is also responsible forthe
welfare of international students during their studies, and provides a range of support
services.AII prospective international students should contact ISU for information on
studying at Swinburne. All applications by international students must be sent
directly to ISU.
Offshore Business Education Programs
Director
P. DiVirgilio
Since 1993 Swinburne University ofTechnology has conducted training programs in
Vietnam through the Offshore Business Education Program (OBEP). Within this
program specially designed graduate certificates in business have been developed in
the fields of accounting, rnarketing, human resource management and business
administration. In addition, specialised prograrns have been developed for in-house
delivery for joint venture and foreign owned companies.
Library
Libraries on each of the three campuses provide learning and information resources
and services in support of Swinburne's teaching and research programs.
The combined collections include over 200000 books, 3000 periodical titles, print and
CD-ROM indexes and abstracts, and a large collection of audio and video tapes,
slides, interactive videodiscs and computer software. All materials in the collections
are available for use in the libraries, and most may be borrowed. Access to all
collections is facilitated by an online catalogue and an inter-campus loan service. The
range of resources available is extended through reciprocal borrowing arrangements
with other Victorian university and TAFE libraries, and a number of networked access
arrangements to electronic resources including Internet access.
Library staff work closely with teaching staff to develop collections and resources
and help students to make best use ofthem. Programs designed to develop students'
information skills are an integral part of most courses. Individual assistance is
provided at service desks on each campus during opening hours. A range of printed
guides to library resources and services is also available.
Opening hours
Opening hours during teaching periods are:
Hawthorn campus
Telephone: (03) 92148330
Monday-Thursday:
Friday:
8.15am-10pm
8.15am-6.00pm
Most Saturdays, some Sundays, Labour Day, Anzac Day, Queen's Birthday,
Melbourne Cup Day.
Li/ydale campus
Telephone: (03) 9215 7115
Monday-Thursday:
Friday:
8.30am - 8.30pm
8.30am - 5.00pm
Most Saturdays, Anzac Day, Queen's Birthday, Melbourne Cup Day.
Prahran Campus
Telephone: (03)92146998
Monday-Thursday:
Friday:
8.15am-8.30pm
8.15am-5.30pm
Anzac Day, Queen's Birthday, Melbourne Cup Day, most Saturdays
Check library guides, on-line catalogue, bulletin board, Library home page and
noticeboards for weekend and public holidavtimes, non-teaching periods and
changes.
Summary of Library borrowing regulations and conditions of use
Persons entitled to use the library
Each campus library is available forthe use of all full-time and part-time students and
staff of Swinburne University ofTechnologywho acceptthe library regulations. Members
ofthe general public, including past students and staff, are welcome to read or use the
facilities within the library provided thatthey also acceptthe regulations. They may also
borrow from the library on payment of a membership fee to the Swinburne Library
Information Service orthe Alumni Association.
The managers of campus libraries, or the senior staff member on the premises, may
refuse entry to the library to any person not registered as a borrower.
Persons entitled to borrow from the library
Members of the Council and Board ofTAFE of Swinburne.
Full-time and part-time staff members of Swinburne UniversityofTechnology.
Full-time and part-time students of Swinburne University ofTechnology.
Approved borrowers from other institutions with which Swinburne has reciprocal
borrowing agreements.
Registered members of the Swinburne Library Information Service and Alumni
Association.
Such other persons or organisations as the University Librarian or Campus Librarian
may from time to time approve as borrowers.
Photocopying
Photocopying machines are available in the library. Users must note the relevant
provisions of the Copyright Act and abide by them.
Borrowing
All material and equipment borrowed must be recorded at appropriate issue points
before the patron enters the security gate to leave the library. The borrower accepts
responsibilityforthe care of any item borrowed and for its return in good condition
on or before the due date and time. The library reserves the right to recall any item on
loan before the expiration ofthe normal loan period.
Most library materials may be returned to any ofthe campus libraries. Equipment
must be returned to the campus from which itwas borrowed.
Identity cards
A current Swinburne identity card must be presented each time an item is borrowed,
otherwise service will be refused. Cards are not transferable and lost identity cards
must be reported and replaced irnmediately.
Borrowing periods
Students: the normal loan period for books is a fortnight. This period may be extended
provided that the item has not been reserved by another user and that it is not
overdue.
Staff: the normal loan period for staff members and higher degree students for books
is four weeks. This period may be extended provided that the item has not been
reserved by another user and that it is not overdue.
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