Join the Library
We encourage visitors from other universities and members of the community to take advantage of our world class print collections, facilities and study spaces. Murdoch alumni are invited to continue their association with the university by joining the Library.
Why join?
Everyone is invited to use our study and research spaces at any of our locations. We also have a wide variety of quiet and group study areas across four floors at the Geoffrey Bolton Library.
When you join the Library, you may borrow 30 items from our collections for 6 weeks. You can also
use these open access databases and resources when you are off campus.
Visit the IT Service Desk to request access to use computers at the Library. When you login, you'll have access to the majority of our online resources and databases.
Access to WiFi, High Demand items, BONUS+, ArticleReach and Document Delivery services are available to Murdoch students and staff only.
Become a member
Register online or visit the Library to join. Choose your membership from the options below.
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Alumni
As a member of the Murdoch Alumni Association and a graduate with a Murdoch degree you can join the Library for free.
Registration
Apply online
Your membership is valid for 3 years. Contact us to renew your membership.Database access
Due to licensing restrictions, the Library is unable to provide access to most online resources from off-campus to Alumni members. You can search these databases from off campus for personal research or educational use only:
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Visitors from other universities and institutions
Visitors from other universities and institutions are encouraged to join the Library. Membership is free.
Registration
WA universities Apply online (Reciprocal Registration) Visitors from other universities (ULANZ) Students and staff from participating ULANZ universities only. Renew your membership each year after February 28.
Applications are currently unavailable as part of our response to COVID-19.Visitors from International universities If you are from an international university and currently live in Perth, you can become a member for a maximum of 12 months.
Visit the Geoffrey Bolton Library to apply (Bring photo ID, proof of current enrolment/employment and letter from your university confirming your status of good standing)MIT students You automatically become a member of the Library when you enrol at MIT. MIT staff Complete the Request for Murdoch Username and Password form. Advise IT Services you require library access. Visitors from theological institutions Perth College of Divinity and Joint Faculty of Theology Students (including Wollaston Theological College), Perth Bible College and Vose Seminary.
Visit the Geoffrey Bolton Library to apply (Bring photo ID, proof of current enrolment).
TAFE WA Visit the Geoffrey Bolton Library to apply (Bring photo ID, proof of current enrolment). If you are under 18 years of age, you will need a parent/guardian signature.
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Students from WA high schools & other institutions
Free Library membership is available to:
- Students in Years 11 and 12 and teachers from all WA high schools
- International students in their final year at Canning College, Cambridge International College, Kingston International College, Phoenix Academy, Perth International College of English (PICE) and Tuart College.
Bring your current student ID and proof of enrolment. If you are under 18 years of age, you will need a parent/guardian signature. -
Community
We welcome all community members to join the Library. Community membership has an annual fee of $99. Concessional rates are available.
Registration
Bring photo ID to the Information Desk at the Geoffrey Bolton Library to join. For concessional rates, bring proof of your organisational membership.
Anglican and Uniting Church lay members $33 Bring a letter from your parish minister indicating you are an active church member Anglican clergy and Uniting Church ministers Free Bring proof of your membership Former continuous Murdoch University staff Free - Free Chiropractors’ Association of Australia (WA) Free Bring proof of your membership Office of Continuing Veterinary Education members $33 Phone (08) 9360 6342 for further information St Ives Murdoch residents Free Bring proof of your residence Concession card holders $33 Bring your current concession card Tabor Adelaide (Perth Campus only) $33 Bring your current student ID card -
Corporate
We welcome organisations and businesses including commercial tenants of Murdoch University to join the Library. Corporate membership has an annual fee of $250.
Registration
To join, bring current corporate and photo ID to the Information Desk at the Geoffrey Bolton Library. Three membership cards will be issued to nominated members.
Renew your items using My Library
You can renew items and manage your requests online using My Library. Login with your user ID:
| Reciprocal or ULANZ | Your university student or staff number. University of Notre Dame Australia: university student or staff number preceded by N, eg N123456 |
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| MIT staff | Your staff number |
| Alumni, community, corporate, TAFE WA | Barcode number on your Murdoch Library card |
To set up your PIN, go to My Library, enter your user ID under ‘All other Library members’. Leaving the PIN field blank, click ‘Submit’ and follow the prompts.