Using the library

Ultimo College library provides a range of resources for you to access. We offer online databases, eResources, research guides, orientation tours, workshops and facilities. We are here to help you navigate your way to great results.

Library closed 5-8 April 2016

Due to an electrical outage the library will be closed Tuesday and Wednesday, 5-8 April 2016. Online library services are unaffected. 

A student study area with computers is available on the ground floor of Building G. Romm G.19.

The Library is scheduled to re-open on Monday,  11 April 2016.

Opening hours

Term 
Mon–Thu8:45am–8:30pm
Fri8:45am–6:00pm
Sat12:00pm–4:00pm
Please note that the library is open on Saturdays during term.

Vacation

 

Mon 4 Apr - Fri 8 Apr 2016

9:00am-5:00pm
Sat 9 Apr 2016Closed
Mon 11 Apr - Fri 15 Apr 20169:00am-5:00pm
Sat 16 Apr 2016Closed

Borrowing

To borrow you will need a current TAFEcard which is issued at enrolment.  If you don’t have a TAFEcard you will need to go to Student Administration at your college – take proof of enrolment and identification with you.

You may borrow up to ten items including four educational videos or DVDs, two music CDs, two recreational DVDs and four magazines.

Loans are for two weeks except for some special reserve items.

Please see the TAFEcard conditions of use for library borrowing for further details.

Returning items

Items can be returned at the loans desk or into the after-hours return box located just outside the library door.

Overdue charges and penalties

The library is committed to the fair sharing of resources between library users. For this reason the library has a penalty process for late returns.

Borrowing privileges will be suspended as soon as an item is overdue. You will not be able to borrow from any TAFE NSW library until the item is returned, paid for or replaced.

Charges and penalties will be incurred for long overdue library items:

  • A $10 charge will be incurred for each item returned to the library after a Breach of Discipline notice has been issued.
  • Exam results and testamurs will be withheld.
  • You will be prevented from re-enrolling or graduating from any TAFE NSW college until all overdue charges have been paid.
  • An appeal may be lodged against the penalty imposed if you believe an error has been made.

How to renew/extend your library items

You can renew your library items twice:

  • If they are not reserved by someone else, and
  • Items are not overdue.

Renewals can be done in person, over the phone or online via ‘My Account’ in the library catalogue.

You will need your TAFEcard to renew your items.

Renewing online

To renew your library items online Go to 'My account – renew my materials' in the library catalogue. You will need your:

  • TAFEcard – you will use the barcode on the card
  • Library PIN (password).

If you do not have a library PIN please contact library staff. 

How to place a hold/reserve library items

If an item you want has been borrowed please ask staff to place a hold on it. We will contact you as soon as the item is returned.

You can view the status of your hold online via ‘My Account’ in the library catalogue. If you do not have a library PIN please go to the library service desk.

Interlibrary loans

If a course-related item is not held at our library, you may request an interlibrary loan. This means library staff will request the item from another TAFE NSW library on your behalf. Interlibrary loan requests should be made at the college library where you are enrolled.

Please allow up to ten working days for your item to arrive. When the item is available you will be contacted.

Interlibrary loan request form

You may use the online Ultimo TAFE Interlibrary Loan Form to request items on interlibrary loan.

Service conditions apply – please contact library staff for details. 

Borrowing from other libraries

As an Ultimo College student you can become a member of the following libraries:

  • University of Technology Sydney (UTS).

Membership fees, borrowing limits and other conditions of use apply – please contact library staff for further details. 

Computer use

Ultimo College library provides computers for student use. See Facilities for further details.

The Online Communication Services – TAFE NSW Code of Expected User Behaviour applies to all users of TAFE NSW computer networks.

Course research guides

Guides designed to assist students to find high quality information on the internet and make the most effective use of the library.

Catalogue and databases

Find books, eBooks, journal articles, newspapers, magazines, multimedia resources and streamed videos.
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