Students and staff from other universities are eligible for reciprocal membership of ACU Library under the University Libraries of Australia and New Zealand (ULANZ) reciprocal borrowing program.

Apply for reciprocal 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 reciprocal borrowers. They are only for use by ACU students and staff.
• Photo ID, proof of address and proof of enrolment or employment at your home institution are required to register.
• 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 reciprocal borrowers.
• If a reciprocal borrower fails to observe ACU Library's loan conditions, their borrowing privileges will be suspended and ACU may also advise the borrower's home library and seek financial compensation.
• Enrolment as a reciprocal borrower is campus specific. It is valid only at the campus to which application was made.
• Reciprocal borrowers 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 outlines 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.