Holmesglen Library: borrowing information

The CAVAL Reciprocal Borrowing Program is a scheme whereby staff and students of participating academic libraries are able to borrow material from other participating Victorian academic libraries.

Holmesglen's staff members and students are eligible to participate in this program. Enrolment at individual institutions is subject to the eligibility conditions applicable at each host library. Ask the Library staff if you are unsure about your eligibility.

Before you go to another participating academic library to enroll, we advise you to:

• Have your current Holmesglen ID with you.
• Make sure there are no outstanding fines or overdue items on your Holmesglen Library account.
• Be enrolled in a tertiary level course that runs at least one year in duration.
• Make sure your enrolment has been finalised and can be viewed on MY.HOLMESGLEN student portal.

For further information on your eligibility and responsibilities as a CAVAL borrower ask at the Library service desk or visit the Frequently Asked Question (FAQ's) on the CAVAL's website.

How many and how long can I borrow items for?

An ID card from your home institute must be presented to borrow items from the Library. CAVAL borrowers can have maximum 3 loans at any time and any combination of items. CAVAL borrowers from other educational institutions are subject to the policies and procedures of the Holmesglen Library.

Find out how many items you can borrow and for how long using the table below:

      *Item will be renewed automatically on the due date, unless the item has a hold or user privilege is expired.

You can place a hold on up to 3 items.

• Holds can be placed on an item if available on the shelves, on loan, or at another campus Library.
• Academic reserve items cannot be placed on hold.

To place a hold: 

Find the item you would like to place on hold in the Library catalogue. 

1. Type in your CAVAL borrower card number (5XXXXX).
2. Your password is generated by the Library system please ask Library staff for your password.
3. Choose the campus Library you would like to collect the item from.

Alternatively, you can visit or call one of the campus libraries and ask the Library staff to place a hold for you. 

Borrowed items can be returned to any Holmesglen Library branch.

Collect your hold

You will receive an email letting you know that your hold is available to collect. You will have 7 days to collect the item before it goes back on the shelves. Items can be picked up from the Library service desk.

Cancel your hold

To cancel your hold, go to:   https://holmesglen.sirsidynix.net.au/uhtbin/cgisirsi/0/0/0/29/0/REVIEW_MY_ACCOUNT/1 

• Type in your CAVAL borrower card number (5XXXXX) and password.

Library emails are sent from sirsi@sdunic4.sirsidynix.net.au. Add this email address to your safe sender list to avoid missing any notifications.

Courtesy emails

• A reminder email is sent on the due date, letting you know either:
• Your item(s) have been renewed.
  OR  
• Your item(s) have not been renewed.
Please return the item(s) that cannot be renewed as soon as possible to avoid fines.

• Items returned late will accumulate fines.
• If you have fines and/or bill amounts more than $10.00, your items cannot be renewed, holds cannot be placed and you will be unable to borrow.
• As an alternative to payment students can make a donation of non-perishable food, please speak with Library staff for details.  All food donations are placed with Student Wellbeing and distributed to students in need.

You will be required to pay the replacement cost for the lost items, damaged items or items that are overdue more than 30 days, as well as a $10.00 non-refundable processing fee per item, and any overdue fines. Failure to pay for lost or damaged materials may result in the suspension of borrowing.