Staff borrowing
Library Services for Staff
This page is a guide to the services and facilities offered to staff by Brisbane North Institute of TAFE libraries.
Library Services
Opening Hours
Borrowing Rights
Returns
Equipment Loans
Inter Library Loans
Library Services
The library provides an information service to all staff and students of the Brisbane North Institute of TAFE. If you require assistance with accessing information or have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.
Library staff are available to assist with:
- Loans
- Reference queries
- Online Library services
- Information skill sessions
- Training in the use of the Library catalogue and online databases
- Training in the use of Internet/Helpnet and email
- Training in use of equipment
- Purchasing library resources to support studies/courses
- Development of products for flexible delivery
- Webpage Development
- Copyright advice
- Radio and TV recording (at some campuses)
- Interlibrary loans
- Syllabus resources
Follow this link to access the Library Catalogue
Note : Radio and TV recordings should not be shown in classrooms by staff or students without being registered with the library for copyright purposes.
Opening Hours
Our page on library hours has all the details on when the library is open.
Borrowing Rights
Who May Borrow
All full and part-time staff of Brisbane North Institute of TAFE are eligible to borrow. New BNIT staff need to register at the Circulation Desk.
Items for Loan
Staff may borrow up to 15 items at any one time made up of the following:
| Items | Duration |
|---|---|
|
Books, slides, kits, filmstrips and cassettes |
4 weeks |
|
Videos and CDs |
2 weeks |
|
Magazines |
1 week |
|
Equipment |
1 to 3 days |
Loan Period
Longer loan periods can be arranged with Library staff depending on the demand for the resource at the time. The length of the loan is determined by the status of the item.
NOTE: Textbooks are not available for perpetual loan to staff.
Extensions/Renewals
A maximum of four (4) renewals is permitted for any item. You can contact any of the Brisbane North Libraries to extend your loans.
Reservations
Reservations can be taken if an item which you require is out on loan. Check our catalogue to see if the item is on loan. If it is on loan you can reserve it via the online catalogue. If not on loan, simply contact us or make an online request - and the item will be put aside for you. Alternatively see library staff at the Loans Desk with the Title and Call Number of the item which you wish to reserve.
Intercampus Loans
If an item you require is available only at another campus of BNIT, you can fill in an Intercampus Loans form available at the Loans Desk or use the online Request an Item/Intercampus Loan form to request the item. At least 3 day's notice is recommended to ensure sufficient time to transfer of the item/s.
Please note that if items which have been requested by Intercampus Loan have not been collected within a week of their arrival at the borrowing campus, the item will be returned to the lending campus.
Returns
Where and when to return books
All resources are stamped with a Return Date on the Date Due slip. Please return resources by placing them through the return chute which is located outside each of the libraries. Equipment should be returned at the Loans Desk.
All resources must be returned at the end of the year for the library stocktake.
Late Return
Reminder notices are sent to clients if resources are not returned by the due date. If you need to renew items that you have on loan, please contact one of the library services on or before the due date. Staff who have items that are long overdue may not be able to borrow from the library service until the items are returned.
NOTE: You are responsible for all items which are booked out in your name.
Equipment Loans
Equipment available for loan at BNIT libraries includes:
| Equipment Available | Equipment Available |
|---|---|
|
Digital cameras |
Televideos |
|
Digital video cameras |
Slide projectors |
|
Data Projectors |
Cameras (SLR 35mm) |
|
Laptops |
Overhead projectors |
|
Video cameras (full VHS size) |
CD players |
|
Camcorders (VHSC film) |
Cassette Players |
Equipment should be booked at least three days in advance as many items are in heavy demand. The library service can provide used tapes for video cameras, but batteries and camera film need to be provided by the user.
NOTE: If you need to take equipment off campus, you will need to fill in an Authorisation for Loan of Equipment form at least one day before you require the equipment. This requires approval by the Delegated Officer according to the Delegations Manual. The forms are available from the libraries or from the Forms section of Dept. of Employment and Training Intranet site.
Interlibrary Loans
If the BNIT Libraries do not hold a resource required for teaching purposes or skills update, an Interlibrary Loan can be arranged. To allow enough time for processing the request and the delivery of item/s, it is strongly advised that loans be organised two weeks in advance.
Interlibrary loans may be borrowed form non-TAFE institutions for personal study at your cost. Additional fees apply for fast tracking. Contact library staff for more information.
NOTE: Items borrowed by Interlibrary Loan must be returned to the library by the due date. If an extension is required, please allow at least two days before the item is due for a renewal request to be processed.