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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

How do I renew my books?

You can renew items:

How do I find out when my books are due back?

You can check when your items are due back:

How will I receive notices from the LLC?

All notices including courtesy, overdue and hold notices will be emailed to your Kangan Batman TAFE student email address. You will receive a courtesy notice two days before your items are due back. The first overdue notice will be emailed on the day your items become overdue and the second and final overdue notice will be emailed 2 weeks after your items become overdue.

How do I put an item on hold?

Holds can be placed on items either currently on loan or located at another campus LLC:

Does the LLC impose fines for overdue items?

Yes. You will be fined for any items which are returned late. Fines vary according to material type (see below.) Your borrowing rights will be suspended until overdue items are returned and fines are cleared.

Item type Amount per item per day
Books, CD-ROMs, Videos, Magazines, Counter Reserve, Audio Cassettes, Maps / Posters $0.50
Equipment $1.00
High Demand 24 hr loan $4.00
Digital Cameras $2.00

What are the LLC opening hours?

The LLC's operate on term hours during the school year. During the school holidays the LLC opening hours are reduced.

View the current LCC opening hours

How do I get a password to use the online databases and resources?

Our licensing arrangements with a number of online resource providers require us to restrict access to staff and students of Kangan Batman TAFE only. You can collect a copy of the sheet - "2006 LLC Online Resources Guide Password List" from your LLC or request one via email from llc@kangan.edu.au You will need to be able to quote your student or staff card number.

How do I book a computer?

All LLCs have computers available for student use. You can book PCs via the Pharos self booking system. The maximum daily pc usage varies from campus to campus.

Black & white printing costs 15 cents per A4 page and colour (where available) costs $1.03 per A4 page.

How long can I borrow resources for?

Library Items Loan Period Renewals Fine
Books 2 weeks 20 renewals 50c
CD ROMs 2 week loan 20 renewals 50c
High Demand Items 24 hour loan No renewals $4.00
Counter Reserve 3 hour
LLC use only
No renewals 50c
Magazines Current: Not for Loan

Back Issues: One Week
1 renewal 50c
Videos/DVSs 7 Day Loan No renewals 50c
Videos/DVDs for use in LLC only 3 hour loan No renewals 50c
Kits/Audio cassettes Two weeks 20 renewals 50c
Posters 7 Day loan (Not available at all campuses) No renewals 50c
Equipment Various loan periods
Check with LLC
No renewals $1.00
Digital Cameras Overnight loan No renewals $2.00 per item

KBT students can borrow a maximum of 20 items at any one time.

This includes a limit of two seven-day loan videos/DVDs.

The above fines apply to the late return of items. You will not be able to borrow from Campus LLCs if you have any overdue loans or unpaid fines/charges.

How to search the catalogue?

The How to search the catalogue document will detail everything you need to know

Can I borrow from other TAFE and University Libraries?

Current enrolled students of Kangan Batman TAFE are eligible to borrow from other TAFE and University Libraries in Victoria via the CAVAL reciprocal borrowing program.

To register, present your Kangan Batman student card at the Information Desk in the LLC. Fill out an enrolment form and you will be issued with a CAVAL card. Take your CAVAL card and your Kangan Batman student card to participating institutions and enrol to use their library facilities.

Can I borrow items from Kangan Batman LLC when I don't have a Student Card?

You can borrow items from the LLC without having a current student card by joining as a Community User. The Community User membership costs $55 for 12 months. Community Users can borrow some items from the LLC, and can use the PC's. Check with LLC staff for more details.

Short Course students should see LLC staff to obtain a temporary LLC card.