Library Services

There are a number of local library resources available to GUC students. Students are strongly encouraged to also access resources from their ‘parent university’ library.

The following library services and resources are available to all enrolled students and staff at GUC:

Central West TAFE LRTC (Learning Resource and Technology Centre) Curtin and ECU place resources in the CWTAFE LRTC. These are the primary resources for students studying at the GUC, and include required textbooks plus some additional resources.

The LRTC collection can be accessed via the CWTAFE online library catalogue at http://www.centralwest.wa.edu.au/learningresources/default.cfm

The LRTC also has access to licensed databases.

How do I join the LRTC?

Take your student ID card to the service desk and you will be registered as a borrower immediately. Please note that this card must indicate current enrolment.  Registration must be renewed each academic year with a current student ID card.

What you can expect from the LRTC:

• Collection of books – Fiction and Non-Fiction

• Journals and magazines, these can be of great use in determining current information trends related to your course.

• Bindomatic – for professionally bound covers on your assignments

• Laminator – (A4 & A3)

• Information File – Topical information on a wide variety of subjects

• Reference – Dictionaries, Encyclopaedias galore, available in print and CD-ROM formats

• Closed Reserve – frequently used material is kept on closed reserve but is available for overnight loan.

• Inter-library loans – If the LRTC doesn’t have it, well someone else will and they can borrow it for you, just ask

Opening hours

• Monday – Thursday 8.00am to 6.00pm

• Friday 8.00am to 5.00pm

• Vacation hours 8.00am to 5.00pm

 Contacts

• Phone: (08) 9956 2712

• Freecall: 1800 672 700

• Email:

• Website: www.centralwest.wa.edu.au

Access to online materials at Geraldton Universities Centre

Students have access to computers at the Centre. In addition, students have access to a large array of software applications, internet access and a printer. A password is not required to log onto computers at the GUC, simply click on the Enter button.

Access to computers at the centre are available during office hours i.e 9.00am – 5.00pm.

Geraldton Regional Library

GUC students can use the Geraldton Regional Library as a secondary resource. The library is not funded to stock university level textbooks; however you may find interesting support material for your studies.

Joining the Library Library membership is FREE!

These facilities are available on-line via the Geraldton Regional Library website: www.library.cgg.wa.gov.au

Location and contact details:

Address: PO Box 101

Cathedral Avenue

GERALDTON WA 6531

Phone:(08) 9956 6659

Fax: (08) 9964 2613

Email: library@cgg.wa.gov.au

Website: www.library.cgg.wa.gov.au

Opening Hours

Resources: Curtin & ECU

If you would like information about the services and resources provide by the Curtin and ECU Libraries please refer to your university library information brochures or contact your respective library.

The GUC web page (www.guc.edu.au) has links to the libraries home pages where you can get access to library catalogues which collectively list materials held in the University libraries. It will also give you access to the libraries Electronic Databases page. This page allows you to connect to the range of databases subscribed to by the libraries.

Contacting Curtin Library

Ph: 1300 850 339 or (08) 9266 2425 or (08) 9266 7799 – available 24 hours.

Email:

Website: Curtin Library - Off Campus Students

Contacting Edith Cowan Library

Ph: (08) 6304 5525

Email address:

Website: ECU Library - External Library Service

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