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Postal loan service for remote and external students
This information is for the RMIT University students in Australia who are studying in external mode, and for remote students who reside outside Met Zone 2 or in states other than Victoria.
Requesting items
As a remote or external student you may obtain books, copies of articles, conference papers, and book chapters (delivered electronically to your desktop) through the Document Delivery Services.
Books will be mailed out to you upon request. The Library pays the outward postage while you pay for the return postage. Please return by Registered Post. Copies of journal articles, conference papers and book chapters will be delivered electronically to your desktop.
The Library endeavours to provide a one-week turnaround time for all loans, however this may not always be possible.
Postal loans may also be picked up and returned in person to the RMIT University Library specified on your request.
Loan period and renewals
The initial loan period for remote and external students is 4 weeks, and then normal loan periods apply. Please remember that it is your responsibility to return library materials by the due date.
Renewals need to be made before the due date using any of the following:
- Online renewals
- Phone the Document Delivery Service at (03) 9925 2441
- In person at the service desk, at any of the seven Library sites
If you have any problems returning items on time, please contact Document Delivery Services. Penalties apply for overdue or lost items.
Reciprocal borrowing
The CAVAL Reciprocal Borrowing Program allows you to borrow items from other Victorian academic libraries. Obtain your CAVAL card and information brochure from the Loans Desk at any of our seven sites. The National Borrowing Scheme allows RMIT students living anywhere in Australia to borrow items from participating universities in their home sites. Find out more about borrowing from other libraries.