Public use of the Library

Members of the public are welcome to visit our libraries during normal opening hours. Please note, however, that some of the services that we offer may only be available to staff and students of the University of Tasmania. Services that may have restrictions include, but are not restricted to, document delivery, some electronic resources and reserved items.

The public can search our catalogue via the Web. You can also search the catalogues of other libraries.

Borrowing University Library items

You will need a Special Borrower's card to borrow printed and audiovisual material. Registering as a Special Borrower normally involves the payment of a non-refundable fee. You must borrow material in person.

Special Borrowers can register at any of the University's libraries. Your borrowing card will normally be available for collection on the next working day. Signing your borrower card means you accept the Special Borrower conditions stipulated by the Library.

Special Borrowers Application Form (PDF)

To make the process of registering as a Special Borrower easier, please bring with you some form of identification such as a current driver's licence, which includes your postal address.

School and matriculation college students are expected to use the resources of their school or college library and are not eligible to register as Special Borrowers.

Special Borrowers will need to complete a new form to renew their status for a subsequent year.

Special Borrowers - Conditions

All borrowers (including Special Borrowers) must adhere to the existing terms and conditions for use of the University Library. In addition, there are some special conditions which apply to Special Borrowers.

These are:

• your Special Borrower card must be signed by you and you must show it each time you borrow. Loan cards (when required to borrow manually) must be completed with name and address in full. Special Borrowers can borrow up to 15 normal loan items for 14 days.
• borrowed material may be returned to any of the University's libraries, in Hobart or Launceston, on or before the date due. Items may also be returned to theCradle Coast campus, but in this case items must be returned at least 2 working days before the due date.

The normal loan period for Special Borrowers is 14 days from the date of issue. Please note, however, that restrictions may apply to the loan of some categories of material and loan periods may vary. If a book is recalled for another reader it must be returned within 24 hours of the receipt of a recall notice regardless of the date due.

• you must accept responsibility for any costs incurred by the Library in replacing or repairing books and other Library materials lost or damaged by the borrower.
• Special Borrowers may use all areas of the University Library except areas reserved for some special collections, for example the Royal Society Library, or areas restricted to University staff.
• Special Borrowers must advise the Library of any change of address. If the status under which borrowing privileges were granted changes, you must advise the Library.