The Library’s physical materials compliment an extensive collection of online resources that are accessible via the Library catalogue. In addition to collections, UTS clients may have access to additional facilities which can be accessed with a current ID card.
Students
Including undergraduate (UG), postgraduate (PG), and UTS College students. Students have full access to the Library and Reading Room including the use of Lockers located on level 8.
| Item limit | Loan period | Renewals | Recall requests and Holds | |
| General Collection (including audio visual) | 50 (100 for PG) | 12 weeks | Automatic | 50 (100 for PG) |
| Journals and thesis (from Library Retrieval System) | Included in General Collection | Day loan | None | Included in General Collection |
| Reserve items | 2 (included in General Collection) | 24 hours | None | None |
| Laptop loans | 1 | 3 days | None | None |
| Digital literacy kits | Included in General Collection | 7 days | Unlimited if not recalled | None |
| Rare and Special Collections | Included in General Collection | 4 hours (in Library only) | None | None |
Researchers and staff
Researchers have access to the Scholars Centre including lockers, meeting rooms, and quiet rooms located on level 10 of UTS Central. The Scholars Centre is not available to staff.
| Item limit | Loan period | Renewals | Recall requests and Holds | |
| General Collection (including audio visual) | Unlimited | 26 weeks | Automatic | Unlimited if not recalled |
| Journals and thesis (from Library Retrieval System) | Included in General Collection | 7 day loan | None | Unlimited |
| Reserve items | 2 (included in General Collection) | 24 hours | None | None |
| Laptop loans | 1 | 3 days | None | None |
| Digital literacy kits | Included in General Collection | 7 days | Unlimited if not recalled | None |
| Rare and Special Collections | Included in General Collection | 4 hours (in Library only) | None | None |
ULANZ students and staff, and other institution members
Students and staff in this category have full access to the Library and Reading Room including the use of Lockers located on level 8.
| Item limit | Loan period | Renewals | Recall requests and Holds | |
| General Collection (including audio visual) | 5 | 2 weeks | 3 if not recalled | None |
| Journals and thesis (from Library Retrieval System) | Included in General Collection | Day loan | None | None |
| Reserve items, laptop loans and digital literacy kits | None | None | None | None |
| Rare and Special Collections | Included in General Collection | 4 hours (in Library only) | None | None |
Requests: Library Retrieval System (LRS) and recall requests
All eligible UTS Library clients may request an item from the Library’s underground storage facility (LRS). Please allow up to two hours for delivery.
UTS & UTS College staff and students may request a recall to books from the UTS Library collection if the book is on loan and no other copy is available (excluding Reserve items).
Requesting library items
How to request an item:
- go to the Library home page and sign into My Library
- search the Library catalogue and find the book you need
- for items marked “Out on loan”, under "Get It" select “Request”
- for items held in the LRS you will see “Available at UTS Library Request from Library Retrieval System”. Under "Get It" select “Request”
You will be notified via email when the item is ready for collection.
All recall requests and LRS requests are held for 7 days in Reserve located near the Service Desk on level 7.
Loan renewals
Renewal options depend on your membership level and the material type/collection, please see above table for details.
Most General Collection items now have automated renewals unless the item has been requested or recalled by another client.
To renew an item:
- sign in to MyLibrary
- select “Loans”
- either select “Renew all” or select individual items and select “Renew Selected”
Loan returns
There are three loan return chutes located in UTS Central (CB02)
- Level 4 Student Learning Hub (located near the centre of the level)
- Level 5 UTS Reading Room (located outside the Reading Room to the left of the entrance gates)
- Level 7 Library entrance (located outside the Library to the left of the entrance gates)
Laptops need to be returned to the Laptop dispenser on level 7, within the Library.
How to use return chutes
- Place first item under the red line.
- Once the chute door opens (it will make an opening sound) place all your items into the chute one after another.
Fines and fees
If your item is not returned to the library by the due date, you will be charged a replacement fee for the item. This fee will be waived if the item is returned.
$100.00 or more in fees suspends borrowing and prevents UTS students from accessing exam results, re-enrolment, and graduation.
Fees on overdue items are detailed in the Access and Borrowing Guidelines.
Replacement costs
| Item | Replacement cost |
| General Collection items including but not limited to Books, DVD/Videos, Kits, Games | $100 |
| Leisure Reading Collection | $30 |
| Equipment including phone chargers and adaptors | $30 |
| Laptop | $1600 |
| Journal from the Library Retrieval System | $250 |
| InterLibrary Loans | Cost to be determined by the lending library |
Replacement costs are the minimum fee, for more expensive items the replacement cost may be adjusted upwards.
Payment options
- Sign in to MyLibrary and select “Fines and Fee” and pay using Mastercard or Visa. Contact the Library for assistance with paying fines.
Appeals and claims return
To dispute a fee please refer to the Access and Borrowing Guidelines and contact the Library.
