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Library membership and borrowing information

University of Sydney alumni are eligible, for a small annual fee, to borrow from the University of Sydney Library.

Your Library card entitles you to:

• Borrow from any University of Sydney Library.
• Borrow items for 8 weeks from most collections.
• Borrow as many items as you need. There is no limit on the number of concurrent loans.
• Renew your loans, provided the item has not been recalled from loan.

You are blocked from borrowing when your fines reach $25.00. You can keep track of your loans, and pay fines via MyLibrary.

To obtain a borrower's card you will need to:

• Provide proof of graduation i.e. academic transcript or graduation papers.
• Provide suitable identification, such as a driver's licence.
• Pay a fee of $80 (GST inclusive) for 12 months membership.
• Fill out and submit a borrower card application form.

How to apply for a borrower's card

1. Print the application form.
2. Attach a passport sized photograph (or an electronic image file if sending the form electronically).
Please note: providing a photograph is not necessary if applying in person.
3. Sign and submit the application to the Library:

      In person: At the Fisher, Law, or the Health Sciences Libraries. A card can be made for you on the spot.

      By mail: Address applications to the Loan Enquiries Office, Fisher Library, University of Sydney NSW 2006.

      Electronically: By email to loanenq@library.usyd.edu.au. Note: The electronic image and signature must be clear and legible.


4. Payment of a membership fee will be required before a borrower's card can be created for you. Cheque or money order payments can be made by mail to: The Accountant, The University of Sydney, NSW 2006. Attach copies of identification and proof of graduation to application.