Deakin University Library

Deakin University Library

Join the Library

Visitors

Deakin University Library is open to members of the community. You are welcome to visit and enjoy the facilities. However, to borrow material you will need to join with the membership scheme that best suits you.

Note: Membership is only available to individuals. Corporate/group/ business membership is not available. Membership access to electronic resources is restricted, and not to be shared with other individuals.

By joining our Library you agree to abide by the terms of the Library Conditions of Use.

For assistance with membership queries or for assistance with information resources or services please contact us.

CAVAL

CAVAL membership is available to staff and students from other Victorian universities and TAFE institutes for free.

You can:

  • borrow from any of our campus libraries
  • use our photocopiers and scanners, microfilm/microfiche, newspapers, hardcopy journals and reference material
  • login to your laptops using Eduroam at our campus libraries
  • get assistance from our library staff.

But can't:

  • access 2hr, 1 day or 7 day loans, electronic resources, off-air recordings, DVDs, videos, eBooks or place requests for interlibrary loans or BONUS+.

Join:

Join the CAVAL Reciprocal Borrowing Program at your own library first so they can give you a CAVAL card.

  • Visit one of our campus libraries and complete an application form.You will need your current CAVAL card and your student ID with you.

What you can borrow:

10 items for 21 days with one renewal.

Free e-resources:

ULANZ

ULANZ membership is available to current staff and students from participating Australian and New Zealand universities for free.

You can:

  • borrow from any of our campus libraries
  • use our photocopiers and scanners, microfilm/microfiche, newspapers, hardcopy journals and reference material
  • login to your laptops using Eduroam at our campus libraries
  • get assistance from our library staff.

But can't:

  • access 2hr, 1 day or 7 day loans, electronic resources, off-air recordings, DVDs, videos, eBooks or place requests for interlibrary loans or BONUS+.

Join:

Join the University Libraries of Australia and New Zealand (ULANZ) borrowing scheme and we will give you a ULANZ card.

  • Visit one of our campus libraries and complete an application form.You will need photo ID and proof that you are a current staff/student from another participating Australian university.

What you can borrow:

10 items for 21 days with one renewal.

Free e-resources:

Secondary schools

Secondary school students can buy a 12 month Library membership for $20.

You can:

  • borrow from any of our campus libraries
  • borrow 10 items for 21 days and renew once
  • use our photocopiers and scanners, microfilm/microfiche, newspapers, hardcopy journals and reference material
  • get assistance from our library staff.

But can't:

  • access 2hr, 1 day or 7 day loans, electronic resources, off-air recordings, DVDs, videos, eBooks or place requests for interlibrary loans or BONUS+
  • access the internet through the Deakin University network.

Join:

Join at any of our campus libraries by completing an application form.

  • You will need proof of enrolment at your school
  • If you are under 18 years of age, you'll need to have your parent or guardian sign the application form
  • The Cashier's office accepts payment by cheque, credit card, cash or EFTPOS in person, on weekdays only. Or you can pay with your credit card details over the phone.

Note: payments cannot be made at the Library.

Free e-resources:

Community members

Our Library is open to members of the community and you're welcome to visit and use our facilities. If you want to borrow material and access selected online resources, you will need to join the Library.

You can:

  • borrow from any of our campus libraries
  • borrow 10 items for 21 days and renew once
  • use our photocopiers and scanners, microfilm/microfiche, newspapers, hardcopy journals and reference material
  • access selected electronic resources (see below list)
  • get assistance from our library staff.

But can't:

  • access 2hr, 1 day or 7 day loans, interlibrary loans, BONUS+, off-air recordings, DVDs, videos or eBooks
  • access the internet through the Deakin University network.

Join:

Join our Library for 12 months ($120) or 6 months ($60)

  • Complete an application form and take it to any of our campus libraries
  • You'll also need photo ID and proof of your current Australian address
  • The Cashier's office accepts payment by cheque, credit card, cash or EFTPOS in person, on weekdays only. Or you can pay with your credit card details over the phone.

Note: payments cannot be made at the Library.

Community member e-resources:

Please note:
  • Your membership will enable you to remotely access these databases from home.
  • Access to electronic resources is not guaranteed and is subject to change at any time.
  • Membership access to electronic resources is personal, non commercial, and not to be shared with other individuals.

You will need your Library Borrowing Number to use the electronic resources and a PIN (Personal Identification Number).

Once your membership has been processed you will receive your Library ID card, which includes your Library borrowing number starting x011..... (x zero 11....). You are able to create a PIN, when first logging into an electronic resource.

Free e-resources:

Alumni

Firstly, you will need to join the Deakin University Alumni Community. We need your alumni number to process your library membership application.

We offer 12 month library alumni membership options to Deakin University graduates and former staff, including those living overseas.

You can:

  • borrow from any of our campus libraries
  • use our photocopiers and scanners, microfilm/microfiche, newspapers, hardcopy journals and reference material
  • access selected electronic resources (see list below)
  • get assistance from our library staff

But can't:

  • access 2hr, 1 day or 7 day loans, interlibrary loans, BONUS+, off-air recordings, DVDs, videos or eBooks
  • access the internet through the Deakin University network.

Membership options and costs:

The first 12 months of membership is free to our alumni.

Alumni Australia Library membership (renewal only) Alumni Library Mail Delivery membership Alumni Living Overseas Library membership (renewal only)
Cost $90 (inc. GST) $460 (inc. GST) $70 (inc. GST)
Delivery of items n/a yes n/a
In person borrowing yes yes n/a
No. of items borrowed 10 10 n/a
Borrowing period 21 days 21 days n/a
No. of renewals 1 1 n/a
Request items from all campuses yes yes n/a
Request items out on loan yes yes n/a

Access to selected electronic resources(excludes ebooks)

 yes yes yes

Join:

  • Choose the membership option that best suits you
  • Complete an application form. You will need to include your payment receipt number and your Deakin University Alumni membership number on this form
  • The Cashier's office accepts payment by cheque, credit card, cash or EFTPOS in person, on weekdays only. Or you can pay with your credit card details over the phone.

Note: payments cannot be made at the Library.

Alumni e-resources:

Please note:
  • Your membership will enable you to remotely access these databases from home
  • Access to electronic resources is not guaranteed and is subject to change at any time
  • Membership access to electronic resources is personal, non commercial, and not to be shared with other individuals.

You will need your Library Borrowing Number to use the electronic resources and a PIN (Personal Identification Number).

Once your membership has been processed you will receive your Library ID card, which includes your Library borrowing number starting x011.... You are able to create a PIN, when first logging in to an electronic resource.

** JSTOR Alumni Portal requires individual users to click on the "Register" link to go to the MyJSTOR Registration page and complete the registration process.

Free e-resources:

Open University Australia students

We can offer Open University Australia (OUA) students a library membership as a community member that includes borrowing and access to selected databases.

International visitors

Overseas university staff and students visiting Deakin for a short period of time can join our Library for up to 6 months for free.

You can:

  • borrow from any of our campus libraries
  • borrow 10 items, for 21 days and renew once
  • use our photocopiers and scanners, microfilm/microfiche, newspapers, hardcopy journals and reference material
  • get assistance from our library staff.

But can't:

  • access 2hr, 1 day or 7 day loans, electronic resources, interlibrary loans, BONUS+, off-air recordings, DVDs, videos or eBooks
  • access the internet through the Deakin University network.

Join:

Join at any of our campus libraries by completing an application form.

  • If you are only living in Australia temporarily, photo ID must be provided with proof of your temporary Australian address, in addition to details of your permanent home (overseas) address.

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