Members of the public are welcome to visit our libraries during staffed hours to consult physical collections and access selected electronic resources. Borrowing services are available to Tasmanian residents only.
Alumni
As a University of Tasmania graduate, you can still use some Library Services after you complete your studies
Borrowing Physical Items (Tasmanian residents only)
After you graduate, you'll have 4 months where your current Library borrowing stays active. After this period:
- If you want to keep borrowing physical books and place requests, you'll need to sign up as a Community Borrower
- We will set you up with a My Library Password so that you can request and manage your loans
- Complete the online application form
Accessing Online Resources
Graduates from 2025 onwards
- Access to a selected list of alumni online Library resources for 12 months after graduation
- You can log into the resources with your UTAS usename and password
- If you do not have access to your UTAS email username and password. you will need to contact the Service Desk
- After 12 months, access to these online resources will end automatically
Graduates prior to 2025
- If you completed the alumni email security upgrade (accepted new terms and set up multi-factor authentication), you can continue to access alumni licensed electronic resources on an ongoing basis
- If you didn't complete this process, your alumni email account has now been permanently closed
- If you need help recovering old email data from a closed account, contact UConnect U.Connect@utas.edu.au
Access to Electronic Resources on Campus
If you don't have active alumni online access, you can still view most electronic resources when visiting one of our Library locations.
- Use the dedicated catalogue computers to view most online resources
- Some licensing restrictions may apply
To renew your membership
If your Alumni library borrowing card has expired and you would still like to borrower items from our collections, please email us. You must include the following
How many books can I borrow?
| No. of items | Loan period | Automatic Renewals |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | 4 weeks | 3 |
*All loans are subject to recall, see here for further information on borrowing
Alumni Borrowers can:
- Request a scan of a chapter, extract or article from a print item
- Visit the library during staffed opening hours
- Access free and open Guest Wifi on campus, no credentials required. Sign in to UGuest wireless network and follow the on-screen instructions Note: a mobile phone will be required to receive your login details.
By registering and signing your Borrower card you:
Further information on borrowing
- Accept responsibility for any costs for replacing or repairing library items lost or damaged by you
- Agree to advise us if you change your address
- Agree to advise us of any change in circumstances to those that allowed your membership
General Public Members
- Members of the public are welcome to visit our libraries during staffed opening hours to consult physical collections and access selected electronic resources.
- Borrowing services are available to Tasmanian residents only from within some of our collections.
To Join
Complete the online application form
- When registering we will set you up with a My Library Password so that you can request and manage your loans
To renew your membership:
If your general library borrowing card has expired and you would still like to borrower items from our collections, please email us. You must include the following:
- Borrower card number
- Full name
- Address and phone number
How many books can I borrow?
| No. of items | Loan period | Automatic Renewals |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | 4 weeks | 3 |
*All loans are subject to recall
General Public Borrowers can:
- Request items and borrow from any UTAS Library
- Request a scan of a chapter, extract or article from a print item
- Access to most electronic resources when visiting the Library in person
- All loans are subject to recall, see here for further information on borrowing
- Visit the library during staffed opening hours
- Access free and open Guest Wifi on campus, no credentials required. Sign in to UGuest wireless network and follow the on-screen instructions. Note: a mobile phone will be required to receive your login details.
Conditions
By registering and signing your Borrower card you:
- Accept responsibility for any costs for replacing or repairing library items lost or damaged by you
- Agree to advise us if you change your address
- Agree to advise us of any change in circumstances to those that allowed your membership
Royal Hobart Hospital
To Join
Complete the online application form
- When you are registering, we will set you up with a My Library Password so that you can request and manage your loans
How many books can I borrow?
Low Demand Items (General Collection)
| No. of items | Loan period | Automatic Renewals |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | 28 days | 3 |
*All loans are subject to recall
High Demand Items
| Item Category | Number of Items | Number of Renewals |
|---|---|---|
| Reserve 7 day | 2 | 1 |
Royal Hobart Hospital Staff Borrowers can:
- Request items and borrow from any UTAS Library
- Request a scan of a chapter, extract or article from a print item
- Access most electronic resources when visiting the Library in person
- All loans are subject to recall, see here for further information on borrowing
- Visit the library during staffed opening hours (afterhours access is available on request)
- Access free and open Guest Wifi on campus, no credentials required. Sign in to UGuest wireless network and follow the on-screen instructions. Note: a mobile phone will be required to receive your login details.
Conditions
By registering and signing your Borrower card you:
- Accept responsibility for any costs for replacing or repairing library items lost or damaged by you
- Agree to advise us if you change your address
- Agree to advise us of any change in circumstances to those that allowed your membership
School Students
The University of Tasmania Library provides an introduction for school students to the University environment and is offered in partnership with Tasmanian Schools
Note: If you are a Year 11/12 student already enrolled in the University Connections Program, you should already have access to the University of Tasmania Library.
To join
Complete the application form, ensuring that you:
- Provide your school email address (not hotmail, gmail, yahoo etc)
- Print and have your parent, guardian or responsible adult complete the application consent form (PDF 87KB)
- Attach consent form with your online application
How many books can I borrow?
| No. of items | Loan period | Automatic Renewals |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | 4 weeks | 3 |
*All loans are subject to recall
Borrowers can:
- Request items and borrow from any UTAS Library
- Use current School ID card to borrow items from any University of Tasmania Library
- Request a scan of a chapter, extract or article from a print item of a chapter, extract or article from a print item
- Access some electronic resources when visiting the Library in person
- Visit the library during staffed opening hours
- Access an online Library Guide, including Resources for Secondary Schools guide
- Get help from University of Tasmania Library staff
- Access free and open Guest Wifi on campus, no credentials required. Sign in to UGuest wireless network and follow the on-screen instructions. Note: a mobile phone will be required to receive your login details.
Conditions
By registering and signing your application form you:
- Accept responsibility for costs for replacing or repairing library items lost or damaged by you
- Agree to advise us if you change your address
- Agree to advise us of any change in circumstances to those that allowed your membership
Further information on borrowing
For more information on borrowing please contact:
| Schools Contact |
|---|
Rachel Adams Email: Rachel.Adams@utas.edu.au |
Students & Staff of other Universities
University of Tasmania Library borrower membership is available to current staff and students (based in Tasmania) from universities who participate in the following reciprocal borrowing program. This membership is free and eligibility criteria apply.
List of participating universities
Students of Universities not participating in ULANZ are welcome to join as a member of the General Public .
Open University students enrolled at other universities may join as a member of the general public.
Members within Tasmania of - University of the Third Age (U3A) are welcome to join as a member of the General Public.
To Join
Complete the online application form, ensuring that you:
- Provide supporting documentation with your application : Photo ID, proof of enrolment or membership to another university & evidence of current Tasmanian address
- When you are registering we will set you up with a Library Password so that you can request and manage your loans
How many books can I borrow?
| No. of items | Loan period | Automatic Renewals |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | 4 weeks | 3 |
*All loans are subject to recall
Borrowers can:
- Request items and borrow from any UTAS Library
- Request a scan of a chapter, extract or article from a print item
- Access most electronic resources when visiting the Library in person
- Access wireless internet on your devices using eduroam
- Visit the library during staffed opening hours
Conditions
By registering and signing your Borrower card you:
- Accept responsibility for any costs for replacing or repairing library items lost or damaged by you
- Agree to advise us if you change your address
- Agree to advise us of any change in circumstances to those that allowed your membership
