If you wish to borrow you'll need to set up a community membership of ACU Library.

Apply for community membership

It may take up to 5 working days to process your membership.

A summary of the borrowing conditions are listed below. For more details please contact your local campus library.

• Online licensed resources (databases, journals and ebooks) are not available to community borrowers. They are only for use by ACU students and staff.
• Registration is valid for 5 years.
• Photo ID and proof of address are required to register.
• People under the age of 18 will require the signature of a parent or guardian to guarantee the payment of any outstanding debts.
• The loan limit is 15 items for 14 days, with 3 automatic renewals, if there are no holds placed.
• Items cannot be requested.
• Most items from the main collection can be borrowed. However, high demand and restricted loans are not available to community borrowers.
• Find free online resources. Use open access (OA) databases and journals and search for open educational resources (OERs). Also try Library search with the Open access filter selected (under refine my results).
• Community borrowers and the public can access the library between 9 am – 5 pm, Monday to Friday. Check opening hours for the latest information.
• Registration as a borrower constitutes acceptance of the terms outlined in our loans information.
• Please advise us of any changes to personal and contact information, such as email or mobile phone number.
• It is the responsibility of the borrower to return items in good condition and on time. Late return of items may incur penalties including fines. No items can be borrowed or renewed if an account has overdue items or fines of $10.00 or more. The Library sends notices to borrowers as a courtesy. Non-receipt of a notice by a borrower does not constitute grounds for dispute of a penalty.