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Libraries ACT

Borrow from any of our libraries

 

Using self checker

With a valid library membership card, you can borrow at any of our libraries, and there is no limit to the number of items you may borrow at once.

You must bring your library card with you to borrow, request or renew items. Other identification may only be used as proof of identity to replace a lost or stolen card.

The borrowing period is up to four weeks (28 days). Some limits apply, for example:

  • DVDs may be borrowed for up to two weeks (14 days)
  • All items with three or more requests are considered to be in high demand and may be borrowed for a maximum of two weeks (14 days)

 

There is a fantastic range of material for all ages available to borrow, including:

 

All our libraries have automatic check out equipment which enables you to borrow in three easy steps:

  • Place your membership card in the area indicated to retrieve your membership record
  • Place the items you want to borrow on the area indicated and they will be automatically issued to you
  • Print a receipt to get a list of the items with their due date and to exit your membership record 

 

Browse or search

 

To find something to read, watch or listen to, you can browse the library, or search the catalogue for a specific item or subject.

New item lists are added to the website on a regular basis, and are archived for three months. A link to the lists can be found on the front page of the library catalogue.

If you find an item that has already been borrowed you can request it using the Request Item button on the library catalogue. This places your name on a waiting list for that item, and you will be notified when it is ready for you to pick up.

It is also possible to request items that are located at another of our library branches to be transferred to your library of choice.

 

Renew

 

If you have borrowed an item and would like to keep it for longer, you can renew it for another borrowing period, providing it has not been requested by another member.

You can renew items by logging into My Account, or by phoning the library or visiting in person. There is a maximum of three renewals per item.

 

More information about borrowing

 

 

Search, request and renew from your mobile phone

 

If you want to access our library catalogue from your mobile phone, it's easy to use the mobile-friendly version: http://tinyurl.com/actlib 

 

Return at any of our libraries

 

secure chute open

Items can be returned at any of our libraries, regardless of which one they were borrowed from.

All libraries have external chutes for returns, including outside of opening hours.

All our libraries use RFID technology.

Kingston Library has a secure chute for returns, which recognises the RFID chip on the item and unlocks the chute so you can return it.

Woden and Gungahlin Libraries both have a secure chute which recognises the RFID chip on the item and unlocks the chute so you can return it. The chute is also computerised so it automatically returns the item, removing it from your membership record. Secure chutes will reject unknown or dangerous objects. For this reason, it is important to place only one item in the chute at a time.

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