Community & visitors
Community membership
Community membership is available to borrow books and DVDs.
Community members do not have access to Library computers. Those wishing to use the internet or databases are referred to the local public library or to the National Library of Australia's eresources.
Please contact the Library library@scu.edu.au stating which campus you wish to join, to make an appointment.
Please contact the Library via email to library@scu.edu.au to make an appointment to register, stating which campus you wish to join.
You will be asked to provide photo ID (preferably your University staff/student ID card) and proof of enrolment or employment from your University.
Reciprocal membership of SCU Library is free and includes access to physical items on campus only. Borrowing privileges are valid until 28th February of the following year, and re-registration is required each year. Processing your registration may take up to 48 hours.
Membership does not include computer access, but reciprocal users can connect via their own device to the eduroam network if their institution participates.
Open University Australia students are not covered under these arrangements however they are welcome to join as a community borrower.
Borrower Category | No. of items |
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Undergraduates and postgraduates | Unlimited |
Staff and Adjuncts | Unlimited |
CHEC students and staff | Unlimited |
Alumni, Associate (community), reciprocal members, High School Access Program and Lismore TAFE students | 20 items |
Borrowing periods
Item | Borrower category | Loan period |
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Books | All members | 4 weeks |
Prescribed learning resources | On-campus students and staff only | In-library use only |
Audiovisual equipment | On-campus students and staff only | Contact us - Loan period varies according to equipment |
Journals and reference collection | All members | In-library use only |