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I'm an off campus student, what's available to me?

  • Requesting books - books and other items such as dvds, cds, etc that you may request be sent to your home or office
  • Borrowing books - how to borrow, how many and other borrowing information.
  • Requesting journal articles - request that copies of articles/book chapters be made for you to be sent either electronically or by mail.
  • Renewing your loans - use your MyLibrary record to extend your loan period if no one else has requested the item.
  • Requesting by subject - ask for help looking for information on your subject/topic.
  • Using Endnote - software that will help you manage your references.
  • Return of materials - how to return the items you have borrowed.
  • Problems with logging on - look here first for answers to your problems with logging on.
  • Interlibrary Loans - request items that are not held in the collection of Deakin University Library.
  • Your Liaison Librarian - contact the person who has the knowledge and skills to help you find the information that you need to complete your studies.


    Orientation and training

    Online Library orientation - during August, learn how to find journal and newspaper articles, and request books and other resources.

Who can use the delivery service to off campus students?

You can request home (or work) delivery of books and electronic delivery of articles if the huge range of online information from the Library
does not meet your needs. Included with each package of books sent to you is a library-paid return postage bag.

If we don't hold a book or journal that you need, we will try and obtain it for you from another library or supplier through Interlibrary Loans,
(some restrictions may apply, please ask Library staff for more information).

You are welcome to visit the Deakin University Library in person. To borrow from the Library you will need your Deakin Card. Also as a
tertiary student, you may also be able to borrow from other libraries near you.

Finding and using information can sometimes be challenging. All library users are likely to have questions or need advice, including how to
find the right articles, or books for assignments. There are Liaison Librarians who you are welcome to contact for help with finding library
resources, or you may contact the library by phone, email, live chat, to ask for assistance.