Free Memberships
- Staff and students of Catholic Theological College (CTC)
- Staff and students of the University of Divinity (UD)and its member Colleges
- Australian Catholic University (ACU) staff, and students enrolled in ACU’s Master of Theology programme (upon production of letter of introduction from the Melbourne Campus Library Manager)
Staff and Student Membership Services
Loans
- Coursework Students can borrow up to 20 items for 3 weeks.
- HDR Students and Staff can borrow up to 25 items for 10 weeks.
- Other borrowers can borrow up to 5 items for 2 weeks.
Loans may be renewed via the Mannix Library catalogue provided the book has not been requested by another borrower.
Patrons are asked to be reasonable and considerate in their borrowing of books. Please borrow only those books you really need and return them as soon as possible so they are also available to other borrowers.
To borrow present books and your ID Card to staff at the loans desk. All items returned to the library should be placed in one of the return chutes, either in the foyer outside the library door or in the front of the loans desk. If they are not, the loan may not be cancelled and you will still be considered responsible for the item.
Inter-Library Loans
CTC Academic Staff and HDR Students can request material via inter-library loan when items are not held in the Mannix Library or other libraries associated with the University of Divinity. HDR student users of this service may be required to meet the costs of arranging the loan. Books are borrowed for a period determined by the lending library. Book extracts and journal articles are mostly copied or scanned by the lending library and emailed to Mannix Library. Please contact a library staff member if you would like to use this service.
Photocopying
To use library photocopiers, students need to enter a PIN number. PIN numbers are recorded on cards that can be purchased for $5 from library staff. The photocopiers in the library also have the ability to scan to email or USB and both of these services are free.
The cost is 10 cents per copy for A4 paper, 20 cents for A3 paper or double-sided A4 and 40 cents for double-sided A3.
External Memberships
Annual membership – $120
6 month membership – $60
Alumni of CTC are eligible for a 50% discount membership (i.e. $60 for 12 months or $30 for 6 months).
CAM and MACS Staff
CAM (Catholic Archdiocese of Melbourne) and Melbourne Archdiocese Catholic Schools receive a 50% discount on an annual or 6 month membership.
Library Etiquette
We ask that you
Please take good care of the books you borrow
Please eat and drink outside the library
Please keep conversations short and quiet
Please take phone and zoom calls outside the library or in an enclosed space ( ask library staff about these spaces)
Let us re-shelf the library materials for you