External student borrowing
As a student of the Brisbane North Institute of TAFE you have access to information resources and library support services - regardless of whether you are training on or off campus. Our service includes a library at each of the eight BNIT campuses.
What services do I have access to?
How do I join the Library?
Library webpage
What may I borrow from the library?
How do I access resources?
Can I renew loans?
What about other TAFE libraries?
What are my obligations?
Where can I get Help?
What services do I have access to?
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On campus access to resources and services in the Brisbane North Institute of TAFE libraries when required
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Off campus access to Brisbane North Institute of TAFE library resources by postal dispatch or courier
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The provision and dispatch of information packages by the Library when requested
How do I join the Library?
All enrolled students are automatically members of the library. If you are intending to borrow in person from any of our libraries, you are required to have a Student Identification Card. This can be obtained from the Administration Sections at any of our campuses.
Please let us know if your address changes during the time that you are enrolled at Brisbane North Institute of TAFE.
Library Webpage
Our library web page is a great source of information. You can access many of our services from it e.g.
- Access to our catalogue
- Ask a Librarian a reference question
- Request an item to be sent to you
- Tutorials for finding information
- Links to useful sites in your subject area
What may I borrow from the library?
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MEDIA |
BORROWING PERIOD |
|---|---|
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Books |
3 weeks |
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Magazines |
2 weeks |
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Videos (2 only) |
2 weeks |
The length of loans will be adjusted to take into account the delivery of resources by post.
How do I access resources?
You can look up our library catalogue at: bnpopac.tafe.net
You may request researched information and/resources by contacting the relevant library or by placing an online request.
Can I renew loans?
Yes! You can renew your loans if no one else has reserved them. Please call one of our Libraries. Items overdue for more than 3 days cannot be renewed. Remember, if the item you want is on loan to somebody else, you can reserve it. Contact library staff for further information
What about other TAFE libraries?
If you live close to a college of TAFE other than Brisbane North Institute of TAFE, you may be eligible to use some of the services and facilities offered by this college. Please contact us and we will negotiate borrowing rights for you.
What are my obligations?
- Take responsibility for borrowed items and return them by the due date
- Pay postage costs for the return of resources
- Contact us if your address details change during your enrolment at Brisbane North Institute of TAFE
Where can I get help?
Our job is to provide you with information, resources and library support services to ensure that your study is as successful and efficient as possible. If you have any questions, please contact us.