Library Loan
Who is eligible to borrow?
Current students and staff of Kangan Institute can borrow the resources listed in the table below from any campus LLC. We ask that you present your current ID card when borrowing.
Loan Periods, Renewals & Fines
| 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 |
Kangan Institute 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.
Renewals
You can renew your items:
- By visiting your campus LLC in person
- By phone - contact details for your campus LLC
- Using the LLC catalogue, please refer to How do I renew my books online?
Returning material
We ask you to return all items you borrow by the due date.
All items borrowed, except for equipment and high demand items, can be returned to any campus LLC.
Holds and Inter-Campus Requests
Holds can be placed on items either currently on loan or located at another campus LLC:
- By visiting your campus LLC in person
- By phone - contact details for your campus LLC
- Using the LLC catalogue, please refer to How do I put an item on hold?
CAVAL Reciprocal Borrowing Program
Kangan Institute students and staff are eligible to borrow from other University and TAFE libraries via the CAVAL Reciprocal Borrowing Program. To register as a CAVAL borrower take your current student or staff card to LLC staff.
Students and staff from other Victorian University and TAFE's with authorised CAVAL cards can register to borrow from Kangan Institute libraries. Conditions apply. Please see LLC staff.
Community Membership
Members of the public are eligible to borrow from the LLC by means of our Community Membership Programme. Conditions apply.
How will I receive notices from the LLC?
All notices including courtesy, overdue and hold notices will be emailed to your Kangan Institute 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.
