Library Cards


Use your Student ID Card, Staff ID Card or Library Borrowers Card to:

  • borrow items from any University of Sydney Library
  • access databases and electronic resources while off-campus (if eligibile)
  • view and renew your loans via MyLibrary
  • pay library fines on-line
  • login to library computers

You must have your card with you to borrow. You cannot borrow using another person's card.


Cards:

Other information:
Select a category below for information on:
  • types of membership and eligibility
  • how to apply
  • loan conditions
  • cost
  • expired cards
  • renewing cards
 
 





 

Borrowing at another Australian university


University Library Australia (ULA) allows you to obtain a library card at any participating library. For a list of participating libraries see the ULA web site.

You are responsible for following the rules and regulations of any library you wish to use.

Fees and charges

Most ULA libraries charge students $50.00 (this is paid to the library you wish to use). Cards for university staff are usually free. Contact the library you wish to use for more information.

You will be liable to pay fines or costs incurred for loans that are returned late, lost or damaged. You may be suspended from library services at your own university if you have overdue items or are in debt to another library.


Library cards

Apply directly to the University library you wish to use, providing suitable photo identification and proof of current enrolment/employment (ie. your staff or student ID card).

Library cards are valid to 28 February of the following year.

Please check the loan periods and borrowing rules when you apply, and notify them if you change your address or contact details, or you lose your card. You are responsible for all items borrowed on your card.

Students and staff at other universities who wish to borrow at the University of Sydney should see Cards for information on how to apply and loan conditions.



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Lost and damaged cards

Report your lost card to the Library as soon as possible - you are responsible for items borrowed with your card.

To obtain a replacement card, contact the University Card Centre on (02) 935 12423.

A fee is charged for replacement cards.

If you have reported your card as lost and find it before obtaining a replacement, please present the card and another form of identification to library staff.

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Card Blocks

You will not be able to borrow, renew or request items if your card is blocked (temporarily suspended) for one of the following reasons:


Card Block

How to Remove the Card Block

Your fine total has reached $25Pay your fines so your fine total is less than $25.
Learn more about library fines
You have an overdue itemReturn the item or ask the Library to renew it.
Learn more about renewals
You have reported your card as lostYou will need to obtain a replacement card.
Learn more about lost cards
Your card has expiredYou will need to renew your card.
See the 'Cards' section above for more information.
You are being asked to contact the LibraryPlease contact the Library.
For example, your address or contact details may be incorrect.



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Changing your contact details or address

Change your contact details online via the University Card Centre web site

You can forward your University email to a different email address on ICT's Switch web site. If you forward your email to Hotmail, Yahoo or another provider, or you use a SPAM filter, please add the email address circadm@library.usyd.edu.au to your address book or as a legitimate sender of email messages.



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Degree student of the University of Sydney

Library card:Student ID Card
Available to:Undergraduate and postgraduate degree students of the University of Sydney.
Cost:$ nil
Loan conditions:Standard loan conditions except:
  • Postgraduate students and some higher level undergraduate students are eligible for document delivery, interlibrary loans and inter-campus article requests. See Document Delivery for more information.
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Card expires:On completion of study, or 31st March of the following year if you are not completing your study.

If you are a postgraduate student who has submitted a thesis, a postgraduate research student whose candidature has been suspended, or a student intending to study a postgraduate or honours degree, you may apply for a temporary library card as follows:
How to apply:Your confirmation of enrolment will provide you with information on how to obtain your student card. Please contact the University Card Centre if you have any queries.
How to renew your card:Your current card will be automatically extended, when you re-enrol in your course. Information will be provided with your confirmation of re-enrolment.



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Postgraduate or honours degree student approved for mid-year enrolment

Library card:Student ID Card
Available to:Postgraduate and undergraduate honours degree students of the University of Sydney who have been approved to begin study during the year.
Cost:$ nil
Loan conditions:Standard loan conditions except:
  • you are eligible for document delivery, interlibrary loans and inter-campus article requests. See Document Delivery for more information.
Card expires:On completion of study, or 31st March of the following year if you are not completing your study.

If you are a postgraduate student and you have submitted a thesis, your Student ID Card may have expired. If you still need library services to complete your degree, you may apply for a temporary library card as follows:
How to apply:
How to renew your card:Each academic year, you will need a new card. See the University Card Centre for details



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Law Practitioner's Admissions Board student

Library card:Student ID Card
Available to:Students undertaking Law Practitioner's Admissions Board (LPAB) studies at the University of Sydney through the Law Extension Committee.
Cost:$ nil
Loan conditions:Standard loan conditions.
How to apply:You do not need to apply.

You should automatically receive your Student ID Card after you enrol. Contact the University Card Centre if you have not received your card.
Card expires: 
How to revalidate your card:Provided you have registered on LEC WebCampus no later than the registration deadline, your card will be automatically revalidated about 2 weeks following that deadline.
Lost cards:Replace your lost card at the University Card Centre.
A fee is charged for replacement cards.



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Staff Member of the University of Sydney

Library card:Staff ID Card
Available to:All staff paid by the University
Cost:$ nil
Loan conditions:Standard loan conditions except:
  • you are eligible for document delivery, interlibrary loans and inter-campus article requests. See Document Delivery for more information.
Expires:At end of employment. Contract and casual Staff ID Cards expire on the date indicated in the letter of appointment.
How to apply:See the University Card Centre
How to renew your card:Permanent staff do not need to renew their card.

Contract and casual staff cards can be renewed by providing a new letter of appointment (including a new contract end date) to the University Card Centre.



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Honorary staff or University Title Holder

Library card:Library Borrowers Card
Available to:Honorary staff and University title holders currently include:
  • Adjunct academics
  • Clinical academics/educators
  • Conjoint academics
  • Visiting academics
  • Honorary academics
  • Externally funded research fellows
Cost:$ nil
Loan conditions:Standard loan conditions except:
  • you are eligible for document delivery, interlibrary loans and inter-campus article requests. See Document Delivery for more information.
Expires:On the date indicated by the Dean, or Head of School or Department. Please note that it is University policy that this access is granted for a period of up to 12months, with an option for renewal.
How to apply:
How to renew your card:



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Research Assistant for Academic Staff

Library card:Library Borrowers Card
Available to:Research assistants employed to assist a member of academic staff with research or teaching
Cost:$ nil
Loan conditions:Standard loan conditions except:
  • you are eligible for document delivery, interlibrary loans and inter-campus article requests. See Document Delivery for more information.
Expires:On the date indicated in your letter of appointment
How to apply:
How to renew your card:
  • obtain a new letter of authorisation, including a new end date of the appointment, from the member of academic staff you are assisting
  • submit the letter in person, by fax or email a scanned copy to the University Card Centre
  • the expiry date of your current card will be extended



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Alumni of the University of Sydney

Library card:Library Borrowers Card
Available to:All alumni and graduates of the University of Sydney
Cost:$80.00 for 12 months membership (GST inclusive).
Students completing their studies in semester two 2008 and all future graduates are entitled to 12 months of alumni Library membership at no cost. Must apply within the first year after completion of studies.
Loan conditions:Standard loan conditions except:
  • you are eligible for off-campus access to the Macquarie Dictionary Online
  • you are eligible for off-campus access to the Proquest 5000 Databases
  • you are eligible for off-campus access to the Scopus Database
  • Not eligible for off-campus access to other Library electronic resources
  • Not eligible to request items on loan, request items from another campus or use the Document Delivery/Interlibrary Loans service
Expires:12 months from the date you obtain or renew your card
How to apply:
How to renew your card:Make your payment in person or by telephone to the University Card Centre. Visa, Mastercard and BankCard payments are accepted.



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Honorary Degree Recipient or Retired Staff Member

Library card:Library Borrowers Card
Available to:Recipients of honorary degrees awarded by the University of Sydney, or Retired Staff Members of the University of Sydney
Cost:$ nil
Loan conditions:Standard loan conditions except:
  • you are eligible for off-campus access to the Proquest 5000 Databases only
  • you are not eligible for off-campus access to other Library electronic resources
Expires:31st March each year
How to apply:
How to renew your card:Contact the University Card Centre by telephone, email, fax or in person to confirm your card renewal.



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Student or Staff member of another University (ULA)

Library card:Library Borrowers Card
Available to:Students and staff of other ULA participating universities.
Cost:
  • Students: $50.00 (GST inclusive)
  • Staff: $ nil
Loan conditions:Standard loan conditions but with the following exceptions:
  • a limit of 10 loans at a time
  • a limit of 10 renewals per item
  • no off-campus access to Library electronic resources
  • no requests, holds or reservations
  • no intercampus loans, document delivery or interlibrary Loans
  • no Reserve Collection items may be borrowed

Please read the Loans and Fines sections of the Library web site to check your responsibilities when borrowing at the University of Sydney.
Expires:28th February of the next year
How to apply: To obtain a borrower's card:
How to renew your card:Go to the University Card Centre. Students will need to provide proof of current enrolment and pay the fee. Staff will need to provide proof of current employment.



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Community Borrower Aged 18+ Years (member of the public)

Library card:Library Borrowers Card
Available to:Members of the public aged 18 or over
Cost:$80.00 for 6 months membership or $160.00 for 12 months membership (GST inclusive)
Loan conditions:Standard loan conditions but with the following exceptions:
  • a limit of 10 loans at a time
  • a limit of 10 renewals per item
  • no off-campus access to Library electronic resources
  • no requests, holds or reservations
  • no intercampus loans, document delivery or interlibrary Loans
  • no Reserve Collection items may be borrowed

Please read the Loans and Fines sections of the Library web site to check your responsibilities when borrowing at the University of Sydney.
Expires:6 months/12 months from the date you obtain (or renew) your card
How to apply:
How to renew your card:Make your payment in person or by telephone to the University Card Centre. Visa, Mastercard and BankCard payments are accepted.



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Secondary School student in Year 11 or 12

Library card:Library Borrowers Card
Available to:Secondary School students in Year 11 or 12.
Cost:$50.00 for 12 months membership or $25.00 for 6 months membership (GST inclusive)
Loan conditions:Standard loan conditions but with the following exceptions:
  • a limit of 10 loans at a time
  • a limit of 10 renewals per item
  • no off-campus access to Library electronic resources
  • no requests, holds or reservations
  • no intercampus loans, document delivery or interlibrary Loans
  • no Reserve Collection items may be borrowed

Please read the Loans and Fines sections of the Library web site to check your responsibilities when borrowing at the University of Sydney.
Expires:6 months/12 months from the date you obtain (or renew) your card. Membership for Year 12 students ends at the end of their school year.
How to apply: If bringing a group of students to the University to obtain a library card, please contact the University Card Centre in advance.
How to renew your card:Submit a new application form each year with your payment.
 General enquiries: 9351 2265



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Other Categories of Borrower

Library card:Library Borrower's Card
Available to:
  • University Preparation Course students
  • Centre for English - Intensive English preparation students
  • Foundation Program students
  • Summer School students (undergraduate and postgraduate)
  • Members of the University of Sydney Foundation
  • Fellows or former Fellows of the University of Sydney Senate.
  • Rollins College of Australian Studies Program students
  • Universal Education Centre students
Cost:some fees may apply
Loan conditions:Standard loan conditions but with the following exceptions:
  • a limit of 10 loans at a time
  • a limit of 10 renewals per item
  • no requests, holds or reservations
  • no intercampus loans, document delivery or interlibrary Loans
  • no Reserve Collection items may be borrowed
  • no off-campus access to Library electronic resources
To apply or renew your card:Please contact the University Card Centre for further information.



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