Staff, Honours or Postgraduate students can request material, including books and journal articles not held at the University of Sydney Library via this service.
1. Click Request from the top menu.
Select either tab: Books, chapters & other items OR Journals & articles
2. Complete the fields (provide as much information as you know about the item) then Send Request.
3. Your request will go to Library staff who will source the item for you. You will receive an email when the item is available or if there are any access issues.
Anyone with an Australian residential address can request a free membership card from the NLA. The National Library is based in Canberra, so make sure that you select the ‘post it’ delivery option. It should take between 5-10 working days for your card to be delivered.
Members of the Library can access several online databases via the NLA’s eResources page. The NLA’s eResources page can be used by individuals for “research and study purposes” and can supplement the online resources available via the University Library.
Find which Australian libraries hold material you need. Tick the National Bibliographic Database (ANBD), Library of Congress and OCLC WorldCat options to do an international search.
Enrolled students and staff can apply for borrowing rights from any ULANZ participating institution. Annual membership expires on the 28th of February each year, with a minimal annual fee for students. To join, check the relevant institutions website. Usually you will need to complete an application form and submit evidence of current enrolment to the relevant Student Office.
