La Trobe International College Students
Incorporating English Language Programs, Foundation Studies & Diploma Program
How to apply
Foundation Studies and Diploma Program Students should take their student cards to the Loans/Inquiry Desks to 'enrol' for Library Services.
How many books may be borrowed? |
15 items at any one time. |
For how long can material be borrowed? |
14 days. |
What may be borrowed?
Most items listed in the Library Catalogue are available for borrowing by Foundation Studies and Diploma Program Students.
These items cannot be borrowed
- Items in the Catalogue listed as LIBRARY USE ONLY
- Books in the Reference Collection
- Books stamped NOT FOR LOAN
- Journals / Serials
Borrowing procedure
Present the items you wish to borrow and your Library Card at the Loans/Inquiry Desks. All borrowers must have their Library Card with them in order to borrow. Or, alternatively, use the Self Check Out machine if at Bundoora Campus Library.
Loan conditions and your responsibilities
Items borrowed from the Loans/Inquiry Desks and Self Check Out machines are issued with a clearly labeled due date slip. All items must be returned or renewed on or before this due date. All overdue items incur fines. An item on loan to any one person may not be transferred to another. The person to whom the loan is made is solely responsible for the safe-keeping and due return of the item. Loans will only be issued to the valid card owner.
Access to Databases and the Library Catalogue
To access the databases, you will need to authenticate yourself as a La Trobe University student, with a La Trobe University student username and password or Library PIN.
Students have access to a large number of databases and full text journals in the areas of management and technology. These are available from computer workstations located within the Library. Many of these resources are also accessible off campus via the library website and online training tutorials.
Renewals
Books are renewable three times on or before the due date. Books will not be renewed when they are on hold for another patron.
How to renew books
There are three ways to renew books:
- Renew your own books using the Web. From either the Library Homepage, or the Library Catalogue, select My Library and follow the directions. You will need to select the "La Trobe Student or Staff". If you do not have a La Trobe University Username or password, select the "Other Borrower" option.
- Note: When renewing books via the Web make sure the new due date is displayed beside each item as this confirms the renewal. Note the new due date in your diary and/or on the date due slip in the item. The Library takes no responsibility for user error when patrons attempt to renew their own items.
- Present your Library Card to the Loans/Inquiry Desks, with or without the items to be renewed.
- Telephone the Library Loans/Inquiry Desks.
Holds
Foundation Studies and Diploma Progam students are eligible to request material via the Web catalogue.
How many holds may be placed? |
4 holds at any one time. |
Recalls
The Library reserves the right to recall any item at any time. Items that have been recalled, and become overdue will accrue fines at the rate of $1.00 per day, per overdue item.
Lending and all services (including photocopying, self checkout units) cease 15 minutes prior to the Library closing time.
Notices
Notices can be sent to library patrons by email. Please register your email address at the Loans/Inquiry Desks to use this service or by filling out Library Notices via Email form. Otherwise notices will be mailed to your nominated postal address.
- Overdue notices are sent as a courtesy when items are overdue.
- Recall notices are sent to clients if another user has placed a hold on the item. This indicates the item cannot be renewed, and advises the rate at which fines will accrue if the item is kept overdue.
- Hold Pickup notices are sent to clients to indicate that they can pick up a requested item. Hold Cancellation notices are sent to clients to indicate that a hold has been cancelled.
- Courtesy notices are sent to clients to inform them that their item(s) are almost due. (If an email address has been supplied to the Library)
- Invoices are sent when items have not been returned after a reasonable time. Invoices include an item replacement cost and a billing fee.
Failure to receive notices does not exempt patrons from fines incurred on overdue