Library memberships

• Casual or temporary staff as well as students who have not yet completed enrolment can register for membership. 

• CAVAL and ULANZ members can borrow up to 10 items at a time.

• DVDs, periodicals, videos and equipment cannot be borrowed,

• Swinburne Library reserves the right to refuse any application for registration.

• The Library should be notified immediately of any change of address. 

• Reciprocal Borrower cards are not transferable and are valid only when signed.

• Registration is subject to the conditions of the CAVAL Reciprocal Borrower Program.

• Loss of a card should be reported immediately to the home institution and to Swinburne Library, otherwise Swinburne Library can take no responsibility for items borrowed on that card.

• Reciprocal borrowers who have overdue items or outstanding late return fines in excess of $9.99 will have borrowing privileges suspended. 

Eligibility for CAVAL and ULANZ membership 

Most Swinburne students and staff, except Online Universities Australia (OUA) students, are eligible for CAVAL and ULANZ. 

Enrolment at individual institutions is subject to the eligibility conditions applicable at each host library. Ask the library staff if you are unsure about your eligibility. 

Registering for CAVAL 

You must register in the CAVAL Reciprocal Borrowing Program to participate. Register at the Swinburne library service desk or by visiting a member library. Present a current Swinburne ID card or letter that confirms your current enrolment, a photo ID and proof of contact details to register. You will receive a CAVAL card valid until 28 February the following year. You must renew your CAVAL registration each year. 

More information about CAVAL and ULANZ membership is available on Borrowing from Swinburne Library.

• The annual fee is $110 (GST inclusive)

• All memberships are per individual member.

• Membership is valid for 12 months.

• Alumni members can borrow up to 10 items at a time. 

• Videos, DVDs and equipment cannot be borrowed.

• There is limited access to selected databases on campus only.

• Home access to Swinburne journals, databases, and online resources, is not available due to contractual licences. However, a collection of online databases and resources are available to all Victorians through the State Library of Victoria. Access can also be arranged from home.

• The annual fee is $330 (GST inclusive). 
• Membership is valid for 12 months.
• Community members can borrow up to 10 items at a time.
• Videos, DVDs and equipment cannot be borrowed.