Library Services for Schools

Who can use the Library?

While the primary purpose of the Library is to support the staff and students of James Cook University, schools and other members of the public are welcome to visit the library and access a wide range of library resources and services. Visitors under 15 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.

Please note, the library spaces are only available to community members (including students) during our Services Hours. There will be times when the building is only available to JCU staff and students. Please see library hours for more details. You will need to leave the building when we close to the public.

What does the Library offer?

On campus – Townsville and Cairns

Print collections can be viewed and used on-site. If you are eligible for student membership, you may join the library and borrow works that are available for loan, but some material can only be accessed in the building.

Online databases can be accessed on designated Public Access computers. Articles can be downloaded onto an external device, e.g. USB. Please note, some databases are restricted to JCU staff and students and will not be available for walk-in access.

Photocopying (coin-operated) and printing (fees apply).

On & Off campus

Open access online resources are research materials that are freely available. Search using One Search or our Databases page and filter results to show Open Access resources.

Library guides, including Services for Secondary Schools and Subject guides have links to relevant print and online resources.

One Search allows you to search the library’s collections to find the information you need. If you are a library member, you will be able to log in to One Search using your card number and password to save search results. You will be able to access Open Access material online, but will need to come into the building to access our subscribed resources (using our community access computers).

Membership

Students in Years 11 and 12 and adult members of the public are eligible to become Community Borrowers (Fees apply). Members receive a library card and may borrow print resources from the library.  A parent or guardian must sign the registration form for students who are under 18 years of age.

Your school or other organisation can become a Corporate Borrower (Fees apply).

Please see the staff at the Service desk for full details.

Schools Visiting the Library

School groups are welcome to visit the Library. Please contact us in advance to discuss your needs.  All visiting groups must be accompanied by a teacher or parent.

Hours

Please check our opening hours as these vary depending on campus and the time of year.

Further Information

For further assistance or information, please contact us.