Membership Information

  • RMH, RWH and PMCC Staff need to visit the library with a valid library membership card/membership barcode number in order to borrow items.
  • Mental Health borrowers can visit in person or have items sent to either their work or home address.
  • RMH – Royal Park based staff can visit in person or have items sent to their work address via the internal courier.
  • Items cannot be borrowed after hours.
  • Please notify us if your personal details change (e.g. address, mobile number or email address).
  • Online eBooks and eJournals are accessible via the Library Webpage. These can be viewed directly online 24/7. Log in using your Library barcode number.

 

  • You may borrow up to 5 items at any given time.
  • 2 week loans for RMH, RMH-Royal Park, RWH and PMCC borrowers
  • 3 week loans for offsite Mental Health borrowers
  • 1 week loan for students
  • Reserve Collection – 1 week loan (No renewals)

 

  • Books can be renewed up to 3 times providing the item is not overdue or reserved by another Library Member.
  • Renew online (login to your online library account), in person or over the phone during office hours

 

  • Items can be returned in person to the Health Sciences Library at RMH City Campus.
  • An after-hours return chute is available at the entrance to the Library. If you do not have after-hours access and the entrance to the education precinct is locked, please see security staff for access.

 

  • When using the library's electronic resources and other materials, Members acknowledge that they will comply with any applicable Australian copyright laws or licence agreements, and terms and conditions of any third-party supplier/provider of Library resources.

 

  • You may be fined for books returned after the due date. (Susan removed all reference to fines but I still think we should mention them in case we need to use it one day?)
  • The Health Sciences Library may email reminders and overdue notices as a courtesy. Failure to receive any Library notices has no impact on responsibilities as a borrower.
  • Membership may be suspended if you have overdue items and outstanding charges.

 

  • Lost/damaged items will incur replacement costs.
  • Please report lost cards to the library immediately to avoid potential misuse of you card.