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How to get your library card

Your UNSW student ID card is also your Library card. You can collect your student ID from FM Assist in the Mathews Building.

Library cards - conditions of use

  • your ID card must be presented when borrowing from the UNSW Library - your card is not transferable
  • the cardholder accepts responsibility for all Library items issued on the card and agrees to return all items by the due date, or by the recall due date
  • the person to whom the card has been issued must immediately notify UNSW Library of its loss or theft. Failure to do so may result in the cardholder being held responisible for items on the card after its loss or theft
  • the card is valid only for the period that is shown on the UNSW Library records
The cardholder is entitled to

  • borrow up to sixty five (65) items at one time
  • renew items for up to sixteen (16) weeks (providing items have not been recalled by other borrowers)
  • place reservations on items out on loan to other borrowers
  • request Stack Collection items from the basement for use in the Library
  • borrow from MyCourse (Reserves) and the Multimedia Collection
  • request Interlibrary loans and Intercampus loans
  • entitlements at the College of Fine Arts Library may vary - information telephone: (02) 9385 0713
  • borrowing entitlements are subject to change without notice
Your responsibilities

  • ensure that items are returned by correct due dates
  • ensure that the Library has your current contact details - UPDATE your contact details here
  • all notices are sent as a courtesy only. It is your responsibility to check your Borrower Record which is available via the Catalogue (LRD)
  • if you have diverted your UniMail account, please ensure that your 3rd party email account In Box is NOT full;
  • check your Borrower Record at least TWICE/WEEK to ensure that the due date of your items has not changed
  • if an item on loan to you has been recalled it means that another borrower has put a reservation (hold) on the item and the due date MAY change. When an item is recalled, the Library will send an email notice and it will also appear in your Borrower Record
  • should you be travelling away from Sydney, it is your responsibility to ensure that borrowed items are returned to the Library before commencing travel
  • the Library rules outline your responsibilities as a member of the UNSW Library
  • the Student Misconduct Rules outline UNSW students' responsibilities as members of the UNSW community
  • you will be blocked from borrowing once your Library fines reach $50.00