Material from Other Libraries
Material held by other libraries in Australia can be found by searching:
- Trove - Trove incorporates the national database of Australian library holdings (Libraries Australia), digitised historic Australian newspapers, archived websites, digitised photographs, and other resources. Sign up for a free account to access extra services.
Material held by international libraries can be found by searching:
- WorldCat Search more than 10,000 catalogues worldwide
- ULANZ University Libraries of Australia and New Zealand
Use other libraries to access materials not held in UC's Library by:
- Placing a document delivery request with UC Library
- Contacting the publically accessible libraries directly
- Becoming a reciprocal borrower
Place a document delivery request with UC Library
Interlibrary Loans & Document Delivery obtains items from other libraries, both within Australia and overseas, that are not held in the University of Canberra Library.
Publically Accessible Libraries
ACT Public Library System
Library membership is free to all people who live, work, visit or study in the ACT and surrounding district of the Canberra region. Proof of identity and proof of address are required to join. Complete the ACT Libraries membership form, or visit one of the branches in person.
National Library of Australia (NLA)
All permanent residents of Australia are eligible to access the NLA and its collection. However, in order to use the library collection you must apply for a National Library of Australia library card.
Reciprocal Borrowing
This is when you can have access to another university/institutions library because you are a staff or student of UC. It is set up for you by the University Libraries of Australia and New Zealand (ULANZ) scheme.
In most cases you will need to contact the relevant library, visit them and provide photo ID and evidence of current enrolment/employment at UC (i.e. a current student/staff card). According to the scheme, your borrowing privileges with the other organisation are valid until the 28th February for the following year, at which point you will have to reapply for access.
Institutions in the ACT that you may be interested in applying for reciprocal borrowing privileges at include (for a full list of institutions for this scheme please visit ULANZ website):
| Institution | Do UC staff have access? | Do UC students have access? | Relevant Links |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Catholic University (ACU) | Yes | Yes | http://library.acu.edu.au/about_the_ library/contacts_and_locations/ canberra_library |
| Australian Defence Force Academy (ADFA) - UNSW | Yes | Yes | https://www.unsw.adfa.edu.au/library/ |
| Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) | Yes |
Library contact details: Library@aihw .gov.au | |
| Australian National University (ANU) | Yes (Please notes that fees will be charged by this institution) | Yes (Please notes that fees will be charged by this institution) | http://anulib.anu.edu.au/using-library/ public-use/public-use-library |
| Calvary Health Care ACT | Yes | Yes | Application must be made in person at the |
| Canberra Institute of Technology (CIT) | Yes | Yes | http://cit.edu.au/cit_library_services/ joining_the_library |
| National Gallery of Australia Research Library (NGARL) | Yes | Yes (Honours, Masters or PhD students only) | http://nga.gov.au/RESEARCH/library.cfm |
| National Sports Information Centre (NCIS) | Yes | Yes | http://www.ausport.gov.au/information/nsic |
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