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Central Institute of Technology
- Perth Campus Library -
Welcome to the Library
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The library is open 6 days a week during term time as follows:
Monday to Thursday - 8.00am to 8.30pmFriday - 8.00am to 5.00pmSaturday - 10.00am to 3.00pm
Hours are reduced during term breaks.
Library Card + Student ID Card +Photocopying Card + Printing Card
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A combined card is available from the Perth Campus Bookshop for $10. Remember to bring it when you visit the Library.
Latest Journal/Magazine Display
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New journals and magazines are placed on display until the next issue arrives. These publications provide really current information.
Newspaper Display
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The newspapers arrive daily –The Australian, The West Australian and The Financial Review, with the weekend papers being available on Mondays.
New Items Display
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These new items are available for immediate loan.
Comfortable Seats
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You’re welcome to sit on these comfortable chairs and read.
Lots of Books & Computers
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As well as books, journals, magazines, newspapers, CDs and DVDs; there are many computers available for students to use for study purposes.
Computers are free
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Computers are available for study purposes, free of charge.
Login using your user ID and password (date of birth).
Bookings are for a maximum of 2 hours per day – no pre-bookings.
Wireless Connection for Laptops
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If you have your own laptop, wireless connection is available.
Group Study Rooms
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There are 6 bookable study rooms.
To book one ask at the Library Service desk.
Bookings are for 3 hours maximum.
Printing/Photocopying
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This is where you print or photocopy using your combined card. Instructions are on posters above the machines.
Costs - Black & White - Single Sided/Double SidedA4 = 13c / 17cA3 = 17c / 24c
Costs - Colour - Single Sided/Double SidedA4 = 22c / 33cA3 = 26c / 39c
Adding Credit to your Card
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To photocopy or print, credit needs to be added to your card. Use this machine to insert coins or notes.
Search the Library Catalogue
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There are 2 terminals dedicated for searching the Library catalogue to find resources.
Remember to limit your search to Perth campus.
Reference Collection
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The Library maintains a comprehensive Reference Collection.
It contains a selection of encyclopaedias, dictionaries and atlases (Pearson’s, Times).
They are not for loan.
Journal/Magazine Collection
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Back issues of journals and magazines are stored in boxes. They may be borrowed for 4 weeks.
Magazine Examples
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These magazines are of interest to Travel & Tourism students.
They are located in the Journal/Magazine Collection at 338 and 919.4
General Collection
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Each item is given a call number based on its subject matter so similar items are shelved together. The call number is printed on the spine to help you find it on the shelf.
Relevant call numbers for Travel & Tourism students:
338; 343; 910-919
Examples of Books
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Books are available for 4 week loans and may be renewed.
DVD Collection
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We have a large DVD collection – many are course related, others are for entertainment.
DVDs are available for 7 day loans.
Travel DVDs
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There are many travel DVDS for loan.
Course Reserve Collection
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Lecturers request to have high demand items placed in this collection, such as the latest course related textbooks.
These items can only be used within the Library.
Borrowing Items: Total of 8
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Once you have chosen the items you wish to borrow, this is where you check them out to yourself.
Self Loan Station
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Follow the online instructions for checking out the items to yourself.
You must have your card activated.
Returns Chutes: Inside
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There is a Returns chute inside the library at the front desk.
Please return your items through this chute.
Returns Chutes: Outside
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There is also Returns chute at the front entrance for use when the library is closed.
Helpful Staff
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Library staff are here to help with any queries, so please ask.
Library Services for Students 2014
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For more information about our services get your free copy of this booklet from the Library.
