Please note - Swinburne University of Technology

Persons entitled to borrow from the
library
Members of the Council of Swinburne.
Full-time and part-time staff members of Swinburne
University of Technology.
Full-time and part-time students of Swinburne University
of Technology.
Aooroved borrowers from other institutions with which
~ilnburne has reciprocal borrowing agreements.
Req~stered members of the Swinburne Library Information
service.
Such other persons or organisations as the Swinburne 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 borrowed must be recorded at appropriate issue
points before the patron enters the security gate to leave the
library. The borrower accepts responsibility for the care of any
item borrowed and for its return in good condition on or before
the due date. The library reserves the right to recall any item on
loan before the expiration of the normal loan period.
Most library materials may be returned to any of the campus
libraries. Videocassettes must be returned to the campus from
which they were 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 replaced
immediately.
Borrowing periods
Students: the normal loan period for students is a fortnight. This
period may be extended for a further fortnight 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 most library material is four weeks. This
period may be extended for a further four weeks provided that
the item has not been resewed by another user and that it is
not overdue.
Reserve collections
Most material in these collections may be borrowed for a
period of two hours for use within the libraly. A small number
of items are available for overnight loan.
ltems not available for loan outside the
library
These include material in the reference collection, rare books
and archive collection, and any items marked 'Not for loan' or
'Display'.
Periodicals and audiovisual material
Details of loan conditions for items from the periodicals
and audiovisual collections are contained in the campus
library guides.
Reservations
ltems on loan may be reserved at any of the campus libraries.
Reservations for items on loan will not be accepted from a
person who already has the item or another copy of the item on
loan.
Lost or damaged material
If an item is lost or damaged this must be reported immediately.
If the item cannot be found after a reasonable search the
borrower is responsible for the replacement cost plus an
administrative charge. Borrowers are responsible for the cost of
replacement or repair of damaged items.
Penalties
Each campus library issues loans subject to the imposition of
penalties for late return and non-return of items. When an item
falls overdue, borrowing privileges are suspended at all
campuses. Further details of these penalties are contained in
the campus library guides. For students, the issuing of results
and eligibility for re-enrolment and awards is dependent upon
all outstanding library penalties being resolved. For staff, all
material on loan to them must be returned and all penalties
resolved before they leave employment with Swinburne.
Rules for general conduct
Eating, drinking and smoking are not permitted in the
libraries.
Playing games is not permitted in the library.
Bags and cases may be brought into the library and must upon
request be presented for inspection at the library exit.
An atmosphere of quiet must be maintained in the library so
that it is at all times-a place conducive to independent study
and quiet reading. Discussion is permitted only in areas so
designated.
Any person who, in the opinion of a library staff member and
the senior staff member on the premises, repeatedly fails to
observe any of the above rules, or who engages in anti-social
behaviour or damages library property in any way, must
produce a Swinburne identity card on request.
Offenders will be responsible for all damage caused, and will be
subject to disciplinary action which may result in exclusion from
the library and suspension of borrowing privileges.
If a student is dissatisfied with any punitive action taken by the
library a request for it to be reviewed in accordance with
Swinburne's official 'Grievance Procedures' can be made.
Power to alter rules
One or more of the rules may be changed from time to time by
the Vice-Chancellor or Deputy Vice-Chancellor, on the
recommendation of the Swinburne Librarian.
At the discretion of the Swinburne Librarian one or more of the
rules may, under special circumstances, be temporarily
suspended. Any change to or suspension of any rule shall be
reported at the earliest opportunity to the Vice-Chancellor or
Deputy Vice-Chancellor.