Join our Library

All UNE students and staff are members of the library.

If you are not a UNE student or staff member, you can still visit us to access:

  • study rooms and spaces
  • books and journals
  • research advice.

If you would like to borrow items from our general collection, you need to join the library. This membership does not give you access to our online databases, unless you are a visiting academic.

Membership options

Community and alumni

Joining the library as a Community Borrower gives you in-person borrowing rights.

Maximum book loansLoan LengthHome delivery
20 5 weeksNot permitted

To apply, please

Your Library Card will be mailed to you within 5-10 business days.

Like other members of the community, school students and teachers are welcome to apply to become a Community Borrower.

Students from other universities

Students and staff from other Australian and New Zealand universities can apply for borrowing rights at the University Library under the University Libraries of Australia and New Zealand (ULANZ) scheme.

Maximum book loans Loan Length Home delivery
20 4 weeks Not permitted

To join our library, please

Visiting academics

As a visiting academic you can borrow books from our library. You can also use the UNE username and password you are assigned to access our online resources.

Maximum book loans Loan Length Home delivery
20 5 weeks Not permitted

To join our library you will need an ID card or equivalent.

If your visit is for less than 3 months, we need a letter from the UNE Head of School including your name and the dates to create a print-out to use as identification when borrowing.

If you are staying longer than 3 months, we need a

  • letter from the UNE Head of School including your name and the dates you will be visiting the University,
  • a passport photo and
  • a completed Community Borrower form.

We will process the form and Security will issue you with a visiting staff ID card.