Library services for the community

Charles Sturt libraries provide a number of services for members of the community and other universities, colleges and schools.

Charles Sturt library provides

How many items can I borrow?

As a Community Borrower you can borrow:

  • Number of items: Unlimited
  • Standard loan period: 4 weeks
  • Renewals: Unlimited – Please contact the library to renew items

Recalled items must be returned when requested.

Charles Sturt library does not provide

  • Restricted/reserve/special collections/Surface Pros.
  • Access to eBooks and Databases.
  • Intercampus loans.
  • Interlibrary loans.
  • Home delivery (postal) services.
  • Printing, copying, scanning facilities.

How to register

Charles Sturt supports regional engagement. We welcome members of the local community to join and use the Library, free of charge. Applicants need to bring some form of identification to the Library front counter during library opening hours to be registered.

You can also register with us if you're a member of one of the following groups:

Other universities

Students and staff from the following universities may also join CSU library, free of charge as per the following agreement.

Charles Sturt provides wireless internet access for students, researchers, faculty and staff from participating institutions.

Other useful information

Our libraries and contact

We have libraries at all major campuses. We've also got various ways you can get in touch if you need help.

Library policy

Governing the access and use of the Library resources, collection development, and privacy information.