Library conditions are as follows:

1. Students of the Melba Conservatorium are required to show their current ID card to the Librarian when borrowing materials from the Library
2. Borrowing may occur only when the Librarian or Librarian’s assistant is present
3. The normal loan period for books is two weeks, but this period may be extended during vacations and may also be reduced for items in high demand
4. Items may be extended twice, and only if no one has reserved the item
5. Sheet music and scores are available for loan as per books but should not be copied unless in conformity with the provisions of the Copyright Act
6. Items that are for use only within the Library, and may not be taken out of the Library include:
Journals/Periodicals, Reference materials, Compact Discs and records (LPs)
7. Borrowed items are to be returned by the due date and are to be deposited in the returns box
8. Items returned from loan may not be borrowed again until the Librarian has recorded their return
9. Borrowers are responsible for the items they have borrowed
10. If one or more library item(s) is/are overdue by 7 days or more, all borrowing privileges will be suspended until the item(s) is/are returned
11. If one or more library item(s) is/are overdue by 21 days or more, an infringement notice will be issued. All items will be charged at $55 (GST free) each, as well as a $20 (GST free) administration fee. If item(s) is/are returned after the notice has been processed, the $20 administration fee is still payable.

A photocopying machine is available using an access card system. The initial photocopy card costs $6.60 (incl. GST) with 50 copies credit. The used card is recharged at the cost of $5.50 (incl. GST).

Four Personal Computers (PCs) are available in the Library for student use. Students may access the Internet, other libraries’ catalogues, or word-processing. These PCs are to be used for study purposes only, and printing costs .25c per page (incl. GST).

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