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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 (PDF 352.1KB) 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

Graduate - Tasmanian tertiary institutions
(eg UTAS, TSIT, TCAE)

Member within Tasmania -U3A (University of the Third Age)

Student - CAVAL reciprocal borrower scheme

Student - Non reciprocal universities
(eg. Open University )

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
   

Student/Staff - Step Up Program

Special Borrower Application form (PDF 307.8KB)

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 (PDF 1.2MB) 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 (PDF 147.0KB).

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 and Step Up students and staff need to apply through their institutional libraries.

Special Borrower membership is valid for twelve months.