Borrowing from our libraries

As a member of the Library, you can borrow or request items from our collections at any of our libraries.

How to borrow

Use your Murdoch ID or library card to borrow items. We have self-check machines at the Geoffrey Bolton Library,  Veterinary Library and Mandurah Campus Library - to borrow, simply scan your card then your items. Alternatively, take your items and card to the Library Help Desk. Use My Library to track your borrowed items, requests and due dates.

Returning items

You can return borrowed items to any of our libraries, however High Demand collection loans must be returned to where they were borrowed from. Drop your items in the returns chute or use the self check machine to return your items.

Renewals

If you are a Murdoch University student or staff member, we will automatically renew your loans two times. If you need items for longer, you can renew them a further three times using My Library or at the self check machines in the Library. For all other members, renew your loans online using My Library.

Please note that items from our Relaxing Reads fiction collection can only be renewed twice before they must be returned to the Library.

Fines or replacement charges may be applied if items are not returned or renewed by the due date.

Recalls

If another user requests an item that you have on loan, the item will be recalled and assigned a new due date, of which you will be advised via email. You will need to return the item by the new due date in order to avoid fines or replacement charges.

Requesting

1. Sign in to My Library
2. Use Library Search to find the item you wish to request  
3. On the item record under Availability, click 'Request'
4. Select a pickup location 
5. Leave a comment if necessary 
6. Click 'Send Request'

You will receive an email when your item is ready to collect, usually within 2 business days. Requested items currently on loan may take longer before they are ready for collection. To collect your item, speak to Library Help Desk staff at your nominated pickup location during opening hours. If collecting from the Veterinary Library, your item can be found on the hold shelf - use the self check machine to borrow. Eligible external students can request postage of items from our collection.

Fines and replacement charges

If you do not return items by the due date, fines or replacement charges maybe be applied to your Library account.

How much you can borrow

High Demand collection

Our High Demand collection holds priority items that can be used by Murdoch students and staff, within the collection area or be borrowed for a short period of time. All other library members (includes Alumni, Community members) are not allowed to borrow from our High Demand collections.

You can borrow most High Demand collection items overnight. See Library staff to book an item for overnight loan.

Relaxing Reads collection

Our Relaxing Reads fiction collection provides recreational reading opportunities for Library users at Geoffrey Bolton Library.

Laptop loans

A limited number of laptops are provided to students as loans each semester or trimester.

For more about information about laptop loans, see Borrow a laptop.

Non-borrowable items

While most Library resources are available to borrow, our non-borrowable items include:

• Reference books
• Print journals
  
• Items from our Special Collections
• Radiographs. We have x-ray viewers available in our Veterinary Library to assist with viewing these items.