Library Membership
Who can become a Library Member?
This service has been established to give University alumni, businesses and the wider community access to a quality academic library. Membership can be taken for 6 or 12 months and can be initiated at any time during the year. Membership fees apply. Applicants over the age of 18 years are eligible for membership. New graduates, La Trobe University Alumni, and concession card holders are eligible for a reduced rate.
- How to apply
- Library Membership Rates
- What may be borrowed from La Trobe University Library
- How many books may be borrowed?
- For how long can material be borrowed?
- Authentication and Library PIN
- No Database/Electronic Journals Access
- Borrowing procedure
- Renewals
- Request a Hold
- Fines and Overdue Penalties
Please note: this membership does not include obtaining a CAVAL card as part of the CAVAL (Co-operative Action by Victorian Academic Libraries) Reciprocal Borrowing Program.
How to apply
Go to the Loans/Inquiry Desk of the campus library from which you want to borrow. You will need to provide some proof of identification (e.g. Driver’s Licence) and eligibility to get the reduced fee e.g. Alumni card or concession card. At the Melbourne campus (Bundoora) you will need to buy a library card, for which there is an additional fee.
| 6 Months | 12 Months | |
|---|---|---|
| La Trobe University Alumni | $49.50 | $88.50 |
| Individual/Community (non La Trobe University) Membership | $88.00 | $154.00 |
| Corporate Membership (for 4 members) * | N/A | $440.00 *Each additional member $110 |
| Concession Card holders | $49.50 | $88.50 |
What may be borrowed from La Trobe University Library
As a Library member you can borrow material from most collections in the Library catalogue. For further information ask at the Loans/Inquiry Desks at your campus.
What cannot be borrowed?
- Items in the Catalogue listed as LIBRARY USE ONLY
- Books in the Reference Collection
- Books in Special Collections
- Books stamped NOT FOR LOAN
- Books from the Reserve Collection. Items may however be viewed in this area.
- Books designated as 3 day and 7 day loans
- Journals / Serials
- Audiovisual materials
| How many books may be borrowed? | 10 items at any one time. |
| For how long can material be borrowed? | 14 days. |
Database Access
Library database access is NOT available to Library Membership clients since licences restrict this access to La Trobe staff and students only. The exceptions are:
- A limited number of databases vendors allow access to be negotiated for La Trobe University Alumni
- Some databases can be made available to walk-in users within the Library