Community borrowing guide
 
CategoryPeriod/NumberExplanation
Number of itemsMaximum of 15Calculated across all branch libraries
Standard loan14 dayUnless requested by another borrower
Short loanNo 
Photocopy loanNo 
Journal loanNo 
Equipment & key loanNo 
Renewing your loans3 times per itemStandard loans only
Requesting itemsMax. 5 (1 copy only per title)Additional requests will be cancelled
Who may apply?Higher degree proposals; deferring postgraduates; students enrolled in non-accredited course; retired staff; Alumni Friends; visiting academics; general public
Your responsibilitiesCheck email regularly; return or renew by due date; penalties for non-compliance
How to borrowUse your library card at Autoloan or Loans Desk
Library noticesMost are sent to your email account; very overdue items are sent by post
Recalls of standard loansIf required by another borrower
Items not on shelfCheck status in the catalogue, then sorting shelves; see Loans staff
Returning loansReturn to branch library from which it was borrowed
Overdue loans & penaltiesOverdue penalty system ensures fair access for all users
Clearing your suspensionReturn all overdue items; reduce total charges to less than $20.00
Payment optionsOnline; in-person; phone; mail
Lost or damaged itemsTell Library staff as soon as possible; you may be charged for a replacement fee
Extenuating circumstancesTell Library staff as soon as possible
 

Who may apply?

CategoryExplanation
Higher degree candidates; deferring postgraduates
  • Membership is free
  • Complete the application form and submit to any branch library
UQ students enrolled in not-accredited courses
  • Includes the Community Access Program
  • The cost is $11 per week for the duration of the course
  • Complete the application form
Retired UQ staff
  • Must have ceased paid work as an employee, contractor or consultant
  • Includes professors emeritus, as well as other retired staff who have worked at UQ for at least 10 years
  • Membership is free, but needs to be renewed annually
  • Complete the application form and submit to any branch library
Visiting academics attached to a UQ School/Centre (but not on the UQ staff system)
  • Membership is free
  • Complete the application form and submit to any branch library
  • Includes a letter of indemnity to be signed by the appropriate UQ Head of School/Centre
Alumni Friends of UQ
  • The cost is $140 per year or $90 for 6 months (GST inclusive) - not refundable
  • Complete the application form
  • You will need to present proof of Alumni Friends of UQ membership when you pick-up your Library card
General public
  • The cost is $200 per year or $150 for 6 months (GST inclusive) - not refundable
  • Complete the application form
  • You will need to present a photo ID, as well as proof of local residency, such as a recent local council rates notice, or local utility payment notice when you pick-up your Library card

Library card and password

  • You will receive a UQ Library card
  •  
  • Upon receipt of your card, you will be asked to add a password to your library record. This is essential to ensure the security of your record.
  • If you have any queries about your membership, borrowing, please call the Lending Team on 07 3346 4352

Your responsibilties

You are personally responsible for all material borrowed from UQ Library. Responsibilities include:

  • Checking your email regularly
  • Returning or renewing your loans by the due date
  • Returning items if you plan to be away for an extended period
  • Returning high use items to the home branch library

Failure to comply with the conditions of borrowing may invoke penalties under the Library Conditions of Use.

How to borrow

Bring your library card and choose between:

  • Autoloan machines - you can check out items yourself
  • Loans Desk

Renewing your loans

  • Select My Record
  • Contact the Telephone Renewal Service on (07) 3346 9200 and follow the prompts.  You will need your Library number and the barcodes of the books you wish to renew; or
  • Visit a branch library and renew on the autoloan machine (where available) or ask loans staff to renew for you.

Library notices

  • Reminders, requests, recalls and overdue notices are sent as a courtesy only. The Library is not responsible for non-receipt. To check on your loans, etc., select My Record.
  • Notices will be sent to the email account in your library record. It is important that you check your email regularly.
  • Notices for very overdue items will be sent by Australia Post to the address in your library record. Please ensure that you keep this address current.

Example of a notice:

 
 
 
 
Your name, address
and barcode number
 
 
 



Type of notice
and details
 
 
 
 
Items borrowed
or requested
 
 
Date due
Date borrowed
 
From:   Circulation E-mail [mailto:circadm@lms1.library.uq.edu.au]
Sent:   Thursday, 18 January 2009 9:23 AM
To:   j.citizen@uq.edu.au
Subject:   UQ Library Overdue Notice
Mr John Citizen
10 Republic Lane
Pleasantville
QLD 4999
24067120591707



2nd & FINAL OVERDUE NOTICE. This material
is 7 days overdue. You are now unable to
borrow and charges are accruing at 20 cents
per item per day. Please return within 6
days or a minimum $145 replacement per item
is required of which $20 is non-refundable.
AUTHOR:   Cutnell, John D
TITLE:   Physics
CALL NO:   QC23.C985 1995
BARCODE:   340067031361420
Phys Sci & Engin:   DUE:   11-01-09
DATE CHECKED OUT:   15-12-08 02:33PM

Requesting items

  • Yes - books and multimedia that are already on loan or on the shelf at another campus
  • No - books and multimedia on the shelf on your home campus (you are expected to retrieve them yourself)
  • 1. From a catalogue record, click on the Request this item button at the top of the record.

    2. Identify yourself by entering your Library number and Library password.

    3. Select a pickup location. Important points to remember:

    • You must select a pickup location, otherwise you will asked to enter all your details again
    • For items on loan on your campus you must pick up the item at the branch library that has the item. If you do not, the pickup location will be changed to the branch library that holds the item.

    4. Click on A list of all the items the Library has of this title will appear.

    5. If a copy is available for requesting, the message in the STATUS column will be either:

    • AVAILABLE; or
    • Due Date (if on loan)

    6. Select the item to request by clicking its radio button

    7. Click at the bottom of the list

    One of the following messages will appear:

    1. If your request is successful:

      Your request for [title of item] was successful
      Your request will be delivered to [pickup location] when it is available


    2. If your request is successful but the item is on loan on your campus and you do not choose its location as your pickup location:

      Your request for [title of item] was successful
      Pickup location changed to [home location] due to library policy
      Your request will be delivered to [pickup location] when it is available


      If you have several copies of the same title, additional requests will be cancelled once the first request is filled.


    3. If a copy is available on the campus you designated as a pickup location, then the message will be:
      Sorry, request cannot be accepted. Local copy is available.

8. Click on Return to record to get back to the catalogue record.

9. You will be notified when the item is ready for collection. The pickup point will be:

  • Your home campus - the pickup location will be the item's branch library
  • Another campus - the pickup location will be the one you have nominated

The item will be held at the Loans Desk for 7 days only.

Cancelling a request

  • Click on My Record
  • Select request (hold)
  • Select items to be cancelled
  • Click on Cancel Selected Items

Items not on the shelf

In general, material not on the shelves is already on loan. If the catalogue indicates that the item is 'available' and you are unable to find it on the shelves, check that you have written down the location and call number correctly. Then check the sorting shelves. If you are still unable to find the item, ask Library staff for help.

Returning loans

Whenever possible return material to the branch library from which it was borrowed.

Recall of standard loans

Standard loans are subject to recall if required by another client. An email will be sent to you requesting that the material be returned.

You are guaranteed a loan of at least 7 days, but you must return the item by the new due date to avoid incurring a penalty of $1.40 per day.

Overdue loans and penalties

UQ Library has an overdue penalty system to ensure fair access to our resources for all users. Administrative fees and charges are payable under the University Fee Rules. Replacement costs are payable under the Library Conditions of Use.

Loan CategoryReminder Notice1st Overdue NoticeFinal Overdue NoticeBill for Replacement
Standard7 days before due date1 day after due date7 days after due date
Suspended from borrowing
14 days after due date
$145 replacement charge, includng $20 administrative fee
20 cents per day overdue charge until billed
RecalledRecall notice issued as needed1 day after due date7 days after due date
Suspended from borrowing
14 days after due date
$145 replacement charge, includng $20 administrative fee
$1.40 per day overdue charge until billed

Note: If overdue charges reach $20, you will be suspended from borrowing

Clearing your suspension

If you are suspended from borrowing, it will be lifted when you:

  1. Return all overdue items
  2. Reduce the total charges to less than $20.00 (the minimum payment is $10)

Note - Individual charges are payable in full

Remember that you can avoid all of the above by returning or renewing material on time.

Payment options

Pay online
Charges may be paid online via the Internet, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Cards accepted are: Mastercard and Visa. To make a payment go to My Record.

In Person
Cash, EFTPOS, Credit Card or Money Order payments can be made in person at the Loan Enquiries Desk, Level 1, Social Sciences and Humanities Library, St Lucia Campus. Note: payments cease 30 minutes before closing.

Payments can also be taken at the UQ Ipswich and UQ Gatton Campuses. Please contact the relevant branch to arrange the payment.

Pay by Phone
Call 3346 4313 for Mastercard, and Visa payments.

Mail
Make cheque or money order payable to The University of Queensland. Mail to: Loan Enquiries Desk, Level 1, Social Sciences and Humanities Library, St Lucia Campus, The University of Queensland, QLD, 4072.

Lost or damaged items

  • Tell Library staff what has happened as soon as possible
  • You may be charged for the replacement fee, together with a $20.00 administrative charge
  • Refunds will not be given after 28 days
  • If you later find the material, it remains the property of UQ Library and must be returned

Extenuating circumstances

Talk to Library staff as soon as a problem arises. You will find them prepared to listen sympathetically to genuine difficulties.

For more information, please ask Library staff.