As a member of the Library, you can borrow or request items from our collections at any of our libraries.
How to borrow
Use your Murdoch ID or library card to borrow items. We have self check machines at the Geoffrey Bolton Library, Veterinary Library and Mandurah Campus Library - to borrow, simply scan your card then your items. Alternatively, take your items and card to the Library Help Desk.
Use My Library to track your borrowed items, requests and due dates.
If you are a Murdoch University student or staff member, we will automatically renew your loans two times. If you need items for longer, you can renew them a further three times using My Library or at the self check machines in the Library. For all other members, renew your loans online using My Library.
Please note that items from our Relaxing Reads fiction collection can only be renewed twice before they must be returned to the Library.
Fines or replacement charges may be applied if items are not returned or renewed by the due date.
You can request print items from our collection to pick up from any of our campus libraries. To request an item for click and collect:
- Sign in to My Library
- Use Library Search to find the item you wish to request
- On the item record under Availability, click 'Request'
- Select a pickup location
- Leave a comment if necessary
- Click 'Send Request'
You will receive an email when your item is ready to collect, usually within 2 business days. Requested items currently on loan may take longer before they are ready for collection. To collect your item, speak to Library Help Desk staff at your nominated pickup location during opening hours. If collecting from the Veterinary Library, your item can be found on the hold shelf - use the self check machine to borrow. Eligible external students can request postage of items from our collection.
How much you can borrow
| Member type | Number of items | Loan period | Renewals allowed | Requests allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Murdoch undergraduate and graduate diploma students | 30 items | 12 weeks | 5 renewals (includes 2 automatic renewals) | 10 requests |
| Murdoch staff, postgraduate, masters and honours students | 99 items | 1 semester | 5 renewals (includes 2 automatic renewals) | 20 requests |
| All other library members (includes Alumni, Community members) | 30 items | 6 weeks | 5 renewals (no automatic renewals) | 5 requests |
High Demand collection
Our High Demand collection holds priority items that can be used by Murdoch students and staff, within the collection area or be borrowed for a short period of time. All other library members (includes Alumni, Community members) are not allowed to borrow from our High Demand collections.
You can find High Demand items near the entrance or in the foyer of each Library.
| Location | Number of items | Loan period | Renewals allowed | Requests allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geoffrey Bolton Library and Veterinary Library | 2 items | 2 hours; 3 hours for DVDs | 1 renewal | Not allowed |
| Mandurah Campus Library | 2 items | 2 hours; 3 days | 1 renewal; Not allowed | Not allowed; Not allowed |
You can borrow most High Demand collection items overnight. See the below table for loan and return times.
| High Demand overnight loans | Borrow from | Return by |
|---|---|---|
| Geoffrey Bolton Library | Weekdays: 6pm Weekends: 4pm | Within one hour of Library next opening |
| Veterinary Library | 4pm | Weekdays before 9am; Weekends: before 11am |
| Mandurah Campus Library | 2pm | Within one hour of Library next opening |
Laptop loans
A limited number of laptops are provided to students as loans each semester or trimester.
| Member type | Loan period | Renewals allowed |
|---|---|---|
| Current Murdoch students | 1 semester or 1 trimester (depending on enrolment) | Not allowed |
For more about information about laptop loans, see Borrow a laptop.
Relaxing Reads collection
Our Relaxing Reads fiction collection provides recreational reading opportunities for Library users at Geoffrey Bolton Library.
| Location | Number of items | Loan period | Renewals allowed | Requests allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geoffrey Bolton Library | 4 items | 4 weeks | 2 renewals | Allowed |
Non-borrowable items
While most Library resources are available to borrow, our non-borrowable items include:
- Reference books
- Print journals
- Items from our Special Collections
- Radiographs. We have x-ray viewers available in our Veterinary Library to assist with viewing these items.
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