Alumni
The University of Tasmania Library offers alumni members Library borrower membership free of charge.
To join:
Complete the online application form (PDF 208.4 KB) ensuring that you:
- Print and sign your completed application form
- Bring your completed application form to any UTAS Library, or email scanned copy to Loans@lib.utas.edu.au
- When you are registering we will set you up with a Library PIN so that you can request and manage your loans
- Cost: No fee charged
Alumni Borrowers can:
- Request items and borrow from any UTAS Library (Tasmanian based Alumni only)
- Request a scan of a chapter, extract or article from a print item
- Access some electronic resources when off campus and a wider range of resources when visiting the Library in person
Alumni Borrowers can't:
- Borrow 2 hour and 24 hour Reserve items
- Access Document Delivery Service, Bonus + or the Flexible Library Service
- Access the internet and printing through the UTAS network
How many books can I borrow?
No. of items | Loan period | Renewals |
---|---|---|
25 | 28 days | 3 |
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
Former UTAS staff
- Former University of Tasmania staff are welcome to visit our libraries during opening hours
- You are welcome to view our print resources within the Library
- Some electronic resources are accessible when visiting the Library in person
- If you would like to borrow you can join as a Former UTAS Staff Borrower, if you were employed continuously for 10 years
To Join
Complete the online application form (PDF 208.4 KB) ensuring that you:
- Print and sign your completed application form
- Bring the application form to any University of Tasmania Library, or email scanned copies to Loans@lib.utas.edu.au
- When you are registering we will set you up with a Library PIN so that you can request and manage you loans
Former UTAS 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 some electronic resources when visiting the Library in person
Former UTAS Staff Borrowers can't:
- Access electronic resources off campus
- Borrow 2 hour and 24 hour Reserve items
- Access Document Delivery Service, Bonus + or the Flexible Library Service
- Access the internet and printing through the University of Tasmania network
How many books can I borrow?
No. of items | Loan period | Renewals |
---|---|---|
25 | 28 days | 3 |
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
Public use of the University of Tasmania Library
- Members of the public are welcome to visit our libraries during opening hours
- You are welcome to view our print resources within the Library
- Some electronic resources are accessible when visiting the Library in person
- If you would like to borrow you can join as a General Public Borrower
To Join
Complete the online application form (PDF 208.4 KB) ensuring that you:
- Print and sign your completed application form
- Bring the application form to any University of Tasmania Library, or email a scanned copy to Loans@lib.utas.edu.au
- When registering we will set you up with a Library PIN so that you can request and manage your loans
- Cost: No fee charged
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 some electronic resources when visiting the Library in person
General Public Borrowers can't:
- Access electronic resources off campus
- Borrow 2 hour and 24 hour Reserve items
- Access Document Delivery Service, Bonus + or the Flexible Library Service
- Access the internet and printing through the University of Tasmania network
How many books can I borrow?
No. of items | Loan period | Renewals |
---|---|---|
25 | 28 days | 3 |
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
The University of Tasmania Library offers Staff of the Royal Hobart Hospital Library Borrower membership.
To Join
Complete the online application form (PDF 208.4 KB) ensuring that you:
- Print and sign your completed form
- Bring the application form to any UTAS Library, or email scanned copy with supporting documentation to Clin.Reference@utas.edu.au
- Provide supporting documentation - Photo ID & evidence of current address and proof of current employment with RHH
- When you are registering we will set you up with a Library PIN so that you can request and manage your loans
- Cost: No fee charged
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 some electronic resources when visiting the Library in person
- Get help from UTAS Library staff
Royal Hobart Hospital Staff Borrowers can't:
- Access electronic resources off campus
- Access Document Delivery Service, Bonus + or the Flexible Library Service
- Access the internet and printing through the University of Tasmania network
How many books can I borrow?
Low Demand Items (General Collection)
No. of items | Loan period | Renewals |
---|---|---|
25 | 28 days | 3 |
High Demand Items
Item Category | Number of Items | Number of Renewals |
---|---|---|
Reserve - 2 hr | 2 | 1 |
Reserve - 24 hr | 2 | 1 |
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 - Year 11 & 12 - Step Up
Step Up is a University of Tasmania Library program for Tasmanian Year 11 and 12 students. The Step Up program provides an introduction for school students to the University environment and is offered in partnership with Tasmanian Schools.
List of partner schools Note: If you are a Year 11/12 student who is already enrolled in the UTAS College Program, then you will already have access to the UTAS Library and therefore do not need to sign up for the Step Up Program.
To join
Students and Staff affiliated with a partner school are welcome to join as a Step Up Borrower for free.
Complete the application form (PDF 208.4 KB) ensuring that you:
- Provide your school email address (not hotmail, gmail, yahoo etc)
- Nominate a four digit Library PIN
- Print and sign your completed form, and have it authorised by your School Librarian
- Your School Librarian will scan and email your application to the UTAS Library
- Cost: No fee charged
Note to School Librarians: Please email group or multiple registrations 5 working days in advance of students coming to use the Library.
Step Up Borrowers can:
- Request items to borrow from any UTAS Library
- Use current School ID card to borrow items from any UTAS Library
- Request a scan of a chapter, extract or article from a print item
- Access some electronic resources when visiting the Library in person
- Access an online Library Guides
- Get help from UTAS Library staff
Step Up Borrowers can't:
- Access electronic resources off campus
- Borrow 2 hour and 24 hour Reserve items
- Access Document Delivery Service, Bonus + or the Flexible Library Service
- Access the internet and printing through the UTAS network
How many books can I borrow?
No. of items | Loan period | Renewals |
---|---|---|
25 | 28 days | 3 |
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
Information for School Librarians
- How to assist students join as a Step Up University of Tasmania Library Borrower (PDF 525.5 KB)
- We can arrange guided library tours for groups of students
For more information on Step Up borrowing please contact:
Southern Schools Contact | North & North West Schools Contact | Service Coordinator |
---|---|---|
Rachel Adams Email: Rachel.Adams@utas.edu.au | Glenn Mulcaster Email: Glenn.Mulcaster@utas.edu.au | Wendy Hoyle Email: Wendy.Hoyle@utas.edu.au |
Students & Staff of other Universities
University of Tasmania Library borrower membership is available to current staff and students 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 (PDF 208.4 KB) ensuring that you:
- Print and sign your completed form
- Bring the application form to any UTAS Library, or email a copy with supporting documentation to Loans@lib.utas.edu.au
- Provide supporting documentation : Photo ID, proof of enrolment or membership to another university & evidence of current address
- When you are registering we will set you up with a Library PIN so that you can request and manage your loans
Borrowers can:
- Request items and borrow from any UTAS Library
- Request a scan of a chapter, extract or article from a print item
- Access some electronic resources when visiting the Library in person
- Access wireless on your devices using eduroam
Borrowers can't:
- Access electronic resources off campus
- Borrow 2 hour and 24 hour Reserve items
- Access Document Delivery Service or the Flexible Library Service
- Access the internet and printing through the University of Tasmania network
How many books can I borrow?
No. of items | Loan period | Renewals |
---|---|---|
25 | 28 days | 3 |
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
TMAG and QVMAG
University of Tasmania Library offers staff, research associates and volunteers of the Tasmanian Museum and Art Gallery (TMAG) and Queen Victoria Museum and Art Gallery (QVMAG) borrower membership.
To Join
Complete the online application form (PDF 208.4 KB) ensuring that you:
- Print and sign your completed form
- Bring the application form to any UTAS Library, or email scanned copy with supporting documentation to Loans@lib.utas.edu.au
- Provide supporting documentation - Photo ID, evidence of current address and proof of current employment or volunteering status with TMAG or QVMAG
- When you are registering we will set you up with a Library PIN so that you can request and manage your loans
- Cost: No fee charged
TMAG and QVMAG staff, research associate and volunteer borrowers can:
- Request items and borrow from any UTAS Library
- Request a scan of a chapter, extract or article from a print item
- Access some electronic resources when visiting the Library in person
TMAG and QVMAG staff, research associate and volunteer borrowers cant:
- Access electronic resources off campus
- Borrow 2 hour and 24 hour Reserve items
- Access Document Delivery Service, Bonus + or the Flexible Library Service
- Access the internet and printing through the University of Tasmania network
How many books can I borrow?
No. of items | Loan period | Renewals |
---|---|---|
25 | 28 days | 3 |
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
TasTAFE
Current students and staff from TasTAFE may join the University Tasmania Library free of charge.
To join
Complete the application form (PDF 208.4 KB) ensuring that you:
- Provide your TasTAFE email address and nominate a four digit Library PIN
- Print and sign your completed form, and have it authorised by your TasTAFE Librarian
- Your TasTAFE Librarian will scan and email your application to the UTAS Library (Loans@lib.utas.edu.au)
- Cost: No fee charged
TasTAFE Visual Arts students:
If you are a TasTAFE student studying Art Craft and Design courses at Hunter Street Campus, complete this web form for your University of Tasmania/TasTAFE ID card. You will be notified by email when your card is ready to be picked up from the Morris Miller Library (Sandy Bay Campus) or MidCity Student Centre.
Alternatively you can bring a completed authorised application and your TasTAFE ID card to one of the following Libraries:
TasTAFE Borrowers can:
- Request items and borrow from any UTAS Library
- Use current TasTAFE ID card to borrow items from any UTAS Library
Request a scan of a chapter, extract or article from a print item - Access some electronic resources when visiting the library in person
TasTAFE Borrowers can't:
- Access electronic resources off campus
- Borrow 2 hour and 24 hour Reserve items
- Access Document Delivery Service, Bonus + or the Flexible Library Service
- Access the internet and printing through the University of Tasmania network
How many books can I borrow?
No. of items | Loan period | Renewals |
---|---|---|
25 | 28 days | 3 |
Conditions
By registering and signing your application form 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 Society of Tasmania
University of Tasmania Library offers Members of the Royal Society of Tasmania borrower membership.
To Join
Complete the online application form (PDF 208.4 KB) ensuring that you:
- Print and sign your completed form
- Bring the application form to any UTAS Library, or email a copy to Loans@lib.utas.edu.au
- When you are registering we will set you up with a Library PIN so that you can request and manage your loans
- Cost: No fee charged
Royal Society of Tasmania Borrowers can:
- Request items and borrow from any UTAS Library
- Request a scan of a chapter, extract or article from a print item
- Access some electronic resources when visiting the Library in person
Royal Society of Tasmania Borrowers can't:
- Access electronic resources off campus
- Borrow 2 hour and 24 hour Reserve items
- Access Document Delivery Service, Bonus + or the Flexible Library Service
- Access the internet and printing through the University of Tasmania network
How many books can I borrow?
No. of items | Loan period | Renewals |
---|---|---|
25 | 28 days | 3 |
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