(1) The purpose of the Library Loans Policy is to ensure equity in access to and availability of library collections across the University. (2) Nil. (3) The following table identifies those students, staff and other external parties who are eligible to borrow from the University. The table also indicates loan conditions applicable to each sub-category. (4) All clients are required to produce a current, valid Library card (student/staff identification card, Library issued card) or a current official photo-ID card such as driver's license- in order to borrow items unless special authorisation is granted by a Campus Librarian, Client Services Manager, Library, Lending Services Librarian, an Associate Librarian or Director, Library Services. Library cards are not transferable and clients are responsible for all items charged against their card. Loss or theft of Library cards must be immediately reported to the Library. (5) The following conditions apply to standard loans: (6) The following conditions apply to extended loans: (7) The following conditions apply to University Staff loans: (8) The following conditions apply to AREP loans: (9) Items may not be renewed if any of the following conditions apply: (10) Document Delivery services are available to Staff and Postgraduate Students as defined in Part A above. Loan periods and conditions vary depending on policies of the lending institution. Late fees apply in instances where Document Delivery loans are returned to the University Library past the due date as late fees are incurred from the lending library. (11) Inter-campus Requests/Loans are available to all internal University students and staff and Alumni borrowers. (12) Inter-campus Request/Loan privileges are not available to the following client categories: (13) Library owned electronic devices (e.g. laptop computers, iPads) are available for loan to all University students and staff only. (14) All material on loan is subject to recall. Materials will be recalled by Library staff from time to time to meet high demand (e.g. at the request of academic staff for inclusion in Reserve Collections). (15) Recalled items have a shortened loan period of seven calendar days from date of recall and borrowers are subject to late fees from date of revised (recall) due date. (16) Most items available for loan may be requested (placed on hold) by eligible clients. (17) Requests/holds are valid for 30 calendar days from the time of request placement. (18) Items will be held for pick up at the nominated Library service desk for a maximum of seven calendar days prior to their return to the collections. (19) Reserve Collection items cannot be requested (placed on hold). (20) Each University campus library maintains a Reserve Collection for material anticipated to be in high demand. These collections include books and other items from the Library collections and personal copies of academic work. All materials placed in Reserve are accessible via the Library system. (21) Material is placed in reserve collections at the request of academic staff, and may remain in Reserve for either one or all semesters/sessions of a current academic year. (22) Two Reserve Collection items only may be borrowed by any one Unviersity student or staff at any one time. (23) The Library makes available, through channels such as the Library system and institutional Learning Management System, scanned or digital journal articles, book chapters and other items (copyright legislation permitting) to current University students and staff. (24) At least 72 hours notice is required to ensure availability of e-Readings and/or e-Reading Lists. (25) Students enrolled in University External programs, as defined in Part A above, are entitled to postal loans for books from University libraries via the External Services Unit. This service is also extended to current University students with semester address outside the Sydney metropolitan area, Distance students as defined in Part A above. (26) This service is available within Australia only. (27) A maximum of ten items can be requested per week up to the borrowing limit within each client category. (28) Outward postage costs are met by the Library while students are responsible for return postage. (29) Materials on loan remain the student's responsibility until received by the Library. The following items are unavailable for request: (30) The University Library participates in the ULANZ (University Library Australia and New Zealand) borrowing scheme. Students and staff in good standing (i.e. currently enrolled with no outstanding loans or late fees) are eligible to register with other university participants in these agreements. All fees, charges and levies associated with such registrations are to be met by the client. (31) Clients who fail to return items on or before the due date or specified time incur late fees and penalties. These fees and penalties are designed to assist students by maximising access to, and availability of, library materials. (32) Library notices are sent as a courtesy only. When an item is borrowed, the client assumes full responsibility for the item, including return of the item on time. Failure to receive notices does not constitute the basis for waiving a late fee. (33) The following notices are sent to University email address or to the nominated email address for non Western Sydney University clients: (34) Further borrowing privileges are suspended when items on loan are not returned on or before the due date. Borrowing privileges remain suspended until all overdue materials are returned and associated late fees discharged. (35) Failure to return a borrowed item on or before the due date or time will incur a late fee on return of the overdue item(s). (36) Late fees are levied at the following rates: (37) In circumstances where individual borrowers' late fees total $10.00 or more, borrowing privileges are suspended. (38) Late fees are capped at a maximum amount of $25.00 per item with the exception of electronic devices. (39) The Campus Librarian, Client Services Manager, Library, Lending Services Librarian, an Associate Librarian or the Director, Library Services may, in particular circumstances, (e.g. substantiated illness or misadventure) waive late fees. (40) Lost items must be replaced or their replacement cost reimbursed. (41) A standard fee of $100.00 (minimum) or actual replacement cost per missing item applies for General or Reserve Collection items. A $25.00 processing charge is levied in addition to the lost item charge. (42) Lost items may be replaced by clients with an identical copy in good condition of same or newer edition of the lost work. Replacing a missing item incurs a processing fee of $25.00. (43) A fee of up to $2,500 will apply for loss or damage of Library electronic devices, powerpacks or Library identification materials. (44) Lost item fees may, at the discretion of a Campus Librarian, Client Services Manager, Library, Lending Services Librarian, an Associate Librarian or the Director, Library Services be reimbursed should lost items subsequently be found and returned to the Library within six months of replacement fees being paid. In such instances, overdue fees and processing charges are not subject to reimbursement. (45) Where University students have late fees, lost items or other Library fees of $25 or over, an encumbrance may be placed leading to the withholding of examination results, academic transcripts and graduation until outstanding fees are paid in full. (46) Nil. (47) Nil.Library Loans Policy
Section 1 - Purpose and Context
Section 2 - Definitions
Section 3 - Policy Statement
Part A - Eligibility
Loan conditionsEligible Borrower Categories
Category Definitions
Standard loans
Undergraduate
University students currently enrolled in Bachelor's degrees (including those requiring graduate entry), Western Sydney University The College students and all non-award courses offered by the University.
Alumni
University graduates and ex-staff registered for library privileges with the Alumni Association. Membership fee applies.
Service Agreement Students
All current students of educational institutions under Service Agreements to which the University Library is a party (Nirimba College of TAFE).
Reciprocal Agreement Borrowers
Any current student or staff eligible under ULANZ, or other reciprocal agreements to which the University Library is a party.
Community borrower
For example, residents of the Greater Western Sydney Region* as defined by the University. Membership fee applies.
Corporate borrower
For example, nominees of companies of the Greater Western Sydney Region* as defined by the University. Membership fee applies.
High School Agreement
Identified current students of educational institutions to which the University Library is a party.
Other
Other parties as approved by the Director, Library Services.
Extended loans
Postgraduate
University students currently enrolled in Graduate Certificate, Graduate Diploma, Undergraduate Honours, Masters and Doctoral degrees offered by the University.
External
All University students enrolled in external courses, as designated in the University Calendar.
Distance
All currently enrolled University and Western Sydney University The College students with semester address outside the Sydney metropolitan area. i.e. Sydney metropolitan area is within postcodes ranges of: 1000 - 1920, 2000 - 2249, 2500 - 2574, 2740 - 2786.
Students with Disabilities
Eligible current University and Nirimba College of TAFE students registered with the relevant Disabilities Adviser.
Staff loans
Staff
All current fulltime and part time University staff. See Relevant Sub-Category.
University Board of Trustees
All non-staff members of the University's Board of Trustees.
University Honorary Appointments
All persons currently in University Honorary Appointments.
Service Agreement Staff
All current staff of educational institutions under Service Agreements to which the University Library is a party (Nirimba College of TAFE).
AREP loans
AREP
All current University students enrolled in Aboriginal Regional Education Programs (AREP).
Part B - Loan Conditions
Library Card
Loan Periods, Limits and Renewals
Standard Loans
Extended Loans
Staff Loans
Aboriginal Regional Education Program (AREP) Loans
Renewals
Part C - Services
Inter-Library Loans (Document Delivery)
Inter-Campus Requests /Loans
Electronic Device Loans
Part D - Recalls
Part E - Requests(Holds)
Part F - Reserve Collections
Campus Reserve Collections
e-Readings and e-Reading Lists
Part G - Services to External Students
Part H - Reciprocal Borrowing Arrangements
Part I - Late fees and Penalties
Part J - Courtesy Notices
Part K - Overdue items: Suspension of Privileges
Part L - Late Fees: Possible Suspension of Privileges
Part M - Lost and Damaged Item Charges and Penalties
Standard Fee
Replacement
Reimbursements
Part N - Encumbrance of University Students
Section 4 - Procedures
Section 5 - Guidelines
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* Greater Western Sydney includes the following local government areas: Auburn, Bankstown, Baulkham Hills, Blacktown, Blue Mountains, Camden, Campbelltown, Fairfield, Hawkesbury, Holroyd, Liverpool, Parramatta, Penrith, and Wollondilly.
* Specified fees for Community and Corporate borrowers are determined by the Board of Trustees, and vary from time to time.