Reciprocal borrowing information for UOW students & staff (University Library Australia Borrowing Scheme/ULA)

• Who may borrow?
• Which libraries can I borrow from?
• How much does it cost?
• How do I register?
• Duration of membership
• Returning items
• Questions? Contact the Library Loans Desk on 02 42213545

Who may borrow?

• UOW students and staff may borrow from other university libraries under the University Library Australia borrowing scheme.
• ULA is designed to act as a supplement to the home institution service.
• ULA conditions and fees are set by the host institution.
• Borrowing and usage conditions are more restricted for ULA borrowers. The host institution's primary responsibility is to its own students. More information on ULA.

Which libraries can I borrow from?

• See the list of affiliated libraries.

How much does it cost?

• Contact the library from which you wish to borrow - ULA fees are set by the host institution.

How do I register?

• Apply directly at the library from which you wish to borrow. Students must provide proof of current enrolment AND current student ID card; staff must provide proof of current employment AND current staff ID card. A fee may be payable - this is at the discretion of the host library.

Duration of membership

• Memberships are valid to 28 February of the following year. A new authorised application form is needed each year.

Returning borrowed items

• Always return items to the Library you borrowed from - do not return them to the UOW Library.
• Failure to comply with borrowing conditions at the host library may result in your borrowing privileges being blocked at the UOW Library.

Content by: Fines and Membership Officer