Who can make use of this service?

Only students living outside the Armidale and Uralla (2350, 2351, 2358) postcodes can make use of this service.

What can be borrowed by distance students?

You can borrow the same material as internal students, such as books, videos, DVDs, software and other items from the General Collection. If the book you require is available for loan, we will send it within two working days.

We cannot send books from closed collections such as the New England Collection and the Reserve Collection. We can, however, send copies of individual chapters to distance students.

Loan periods

The duration of loans and the number of items you are allowed to borrow depend on your student status. For details, click on the icon below:

How do I make a loan request?

Loans can be requested by means of Web-based forms, links to which are available on most pages on this site. If you have problems with these forms, there is an email-based alternative.

Fines and renewals

All items are subject to recall and can be renewed unless they have been requested by another patron. Libary notifications are sent to your UNE email account. Please read recall notices carefully as the due date may have been changed. Fines for ignoring recall notices are heavy.

For more information see the fines page.

Returning items by mail

Books can be returned by ordinary mail. The address is:

University Library
University of New England NSW 2351

There is a small risk that loans sent in the normal mail will be lost due to mishandling. If you are unwilling to accept this risk, please use registered post.

Please make every effort to ensure that items reach the Library by the due date.

In addition, please take care to wrap books securely for despatch. Padded bags or bubble wrap will help ensure that loans survive the journey back to the Library.

Returning loans in person

When the University Library is open, loans should be dropped through the returns chute near the Service Desk in the Foyer. After hours, please use the chute beside the University Library's front door. Loans can also be returned at the Law Library.

Further information

If you require additional information, please email offcamp@une.edu.au or telephone the Service Desk on (02) 6773 2458.

Distance Student Enquiries are toll free on 1800 059 735.