Physical Collections
Most of the Library’s physical collections are available in open stacks. The books are arranged according to the NLM Classification scheme and the journals are arranged in alphabetical order. The Library's print collection includes more than 3,500 books and 70 journal titles at Canberra Hospital, and more than 2,000 books at North Canberra Hospital.
Borrowing Items
Items can be borrowed using the Library’s self-loan kiosk 24 hours a day, or at the Library Service Desk during business hours.
To borrow an item using the self-loan kiosk:
- Scan the QR code on your OneID staff access card
- Place items on scan bed to add to your account
- Select Done.
A receipt with the due date for each item will be emailed to the act.gov.au email address registered with your Library account.
Standard loan periods:
Item | Loan Period | Renewals |
|---|---|---|
Books and reports | 4 weeks | 2 |
Borrowing Limits
A Library member may borrow a maximum of 10 items at any one time.
Returning Items
Items are to be returned to the Library by their due date. A return chute is located inside the main entrance to the Library which clients can access using their OneID card 24 hours a day.
Check your registered email address regularly for courtesy or overdue notices.
Renewing Loans
The Library uses automatic renewals to extend your loans. Items are lent for an initial period of 4 weeks. After the initial borrowing period, items are automatically renewed for a further 4 weeks unless:
- an item is requested by another Library client. You will be notified by email, and the item must be returned by the due date.
- an item is recalled by the Library
- you have reached the maximum loan period (12 weeks)
- you have overdue loans
- your Library account has been blocked.
If you need an item for longer than 12 weeks, contact the Library Service Desk for assistance.
Reserving Items
To reserve an item that is available on shelf or out on loan:
- Click Library Account (located top right of Library website)
- You will be prompted to login when accessing your account from home on a personal device
- Select New Search
- Search for the item and click on the title
- Click Request.
Contact the Library Service Desk for assistance.
Item Delivery
CHS and ACTHD staff can request items to be sent to their work address via internal mail. Contact the Library Service Desk to arrange delivery.
Overdue Items
The Library sends due date, courtesy, overdue and general notifications to Library members’ registered email addresses. Standard loan periods may be varied at the discretion of the Library Director.
Although the Library does not charge fines for overdue items returned, your borrowing privileges will be temporarily suspended until the overdue items are returned or renewed. Items overdue by 28 days are automatically deemed 'lost'.
Lost or Damaged Items
Lost and damaged material incur a replacement charge.
Please contact the Library Service Desk for further assistance regarding lost or damaged items.