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Borrow from another library

If an item is not held in the JCU library, you may be able to borrow from another library.

This is a tiered service where library staff will endeavour to source items free of charge wherever possible. We will always let you know if you will be charged a fee so that you can decide if you would like to go ahead.

  • Tier 1 – FREE SERVICE. Our library is part of a reciprocal borrowing network. We have partnered with other libraries to share resources for free! If you request an item from one of these libraries, there is no charge. Limits apply to some users.
  • Tier 2 – SMALL FEE MAY APPLY. Some libraries charge each other a small fee to share resources. If you request an item from one of these libraries a small fee may apply. We are still able to offer this service free of charge to some users, although limits apply.
  • Tier 3 –  RUSH. Need something in a hurry? We will do our best to get it for you within 48 hours! There is a fee for this service.
 TIER 1
FREE SERVICE		TIER 2
SMALL FEE MAY APPLY		TIER 3
RUSH
Copy Loan Copy Loan Copy only
How long will it take? < 72 hours* 1-3 weeks* < 72 hours* 1-3 weeks* < 48 hours*
CAIRNS /
TOWNSVILLE
CAMPUS		Staff Free Free Free Free $44.50
Postgraduate /
Honours Student		 Free Free^ Free^ Free^ $44.50
Undergraduate
Student		 Free Free^^ $22.40 $34.40 $44.50
EXTERNAL /
JCU-B /
JCU-S		Staff Free Not eligible $22.40 Not eligible $44.50
Postgraduate /
Honours Student		 Free Not eligible $22.40 Not eligible $44.50
Undergraduate
Student		 Free Not eligible $22.40 Not eligible $44.50

*   Delivery time depends on availability and the postal service. Some deliveries may take longer.
^   A combined limit of 10 Tier 1 and Tier 2 requests per calendar year at no charge. Additional requests will incur a fee.
^^ A limit of 5 Tier 1 requests per calendar year at no charge. Additional requests will incur a fee.

All Resource Sharing requests must comply with Australian copyright laws and must be used for the purpose of research, teaching or study.

  • One article per journal issue.
  • One chapter or 10% of a book which ever is greater.

See Copyright at JCU for further information.

  • Digital copies will be delivered to your JCU email account.
  • Borrowed physical items must be collected from and returned to the front desk at the JCU Library on the Townsville or Cairns campus. Borrowing periods, loan conditions and renewals are set by the supplying library.
  • Fines and penalties will apply if an item is lost, damaged or overdue.

Resource Sharing
Email: collections@jcu-au.libanswers.com
Telephone: 1800 246 446 freecall (Select option 4 for the Library)