Library Services to the Public and Special Borrowers
Public use of the UTAS Library
Members of the public are welcome to visit UTAS libraries during normal opening hours. Some services we offer may be available only to students and staff of the University of Tasmania. Services that may have restrictions include printing, document delivery, some electronic resources and borrowing from Reserve Collections.
Special Borrower Membership
Members of the public, UTAS alumni and students and staff at other institutions may join as Special Borrowers by bringing a completed application form together with supporting documentation to any UTAS Library.Some Special Borrower categories pay a non-refundable fee.
Organisations interested in Corporate Borrower membership should contact Karmen Pemberton, Morris Miller Librarian, or Wendy Hoyle, Launceston Campus Librarian.
Special Borrower Categories and Fees
Fee Paying |
$93.50 |
Discounted |
$49.50 | Fee Exempt |
| General Public | Member - UTAS Alumni and Friends | Student - University Libraries Australia scheme (ULA) | ||
Graduate - Tasmanian tertiary institutions |
Member within Tasmania -U3A (University of the Third Age) | Staff/Student Victorian Academic Libraries Reciprocal Borrower Program- CAVAL | ||
Student - Non reciprocal universities |
General Public - Single semester privileges |
Staff - Royal Hobart Hospital | ||
| Students/Staff of TQA Higher Ed Providers | Member - Royal Society of Tasmania | |||
| Student /Staff - Tasmanian Polytechnic and Skills Institute | ||||
| Student/Staff - Step Up Program | ||||
Affiliated Academic Staff |
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Special Borrower Application form
By signing the Special Borrower card the Special Borrower:
- accepts the conditions described in the Library Rules and Ordinances,
- accept responsibility for any costs incurred by the Library in replacing or repairing books and other Library materials lost or damaged by the borrower.
- will advise the Library of any change of address.
- will advise the library of any change under which the borrowing privileges were granted.
Special Borrowers - Privileges
Special Borrowers must borrow material in person using their Special Borrowers Card. Special Borrowers have the same borrowing privileges as undergraduates except for Reserve items. Special Borrowers may use their Borrower ID and Library PIN to access library services through the library catalogue . Books can be recalled for other readers and need to be returned
within 24 hours of the receipt of the recall notice to avoid penalties. Photocopying is available with the purchase of a reusable photocopy card.
To register in person at a UTAS Library:
- Complete the online application form and print it out.
- Read the library rules and sign the form to agree
- Bring the application form to any UTAS Library Client Services Desk
- Bring supporting documentation :
- Photo ID
- Proof of enrolment or membership
- UTAS Alumni card
- Evidence of current address
Tasmanian Polytechnic, Skills Institute and Step Up students and staff need to apply through their institutional libraries.
Special Borrower membership is valid for twelve months.
