The library provides a wide range of physical resources to support your study, research and wellbeing. Students and staff can borrow items from any Charles Sturt campus library or request delivery if studying online or off campus.
The collection includes:
Use Primo Search to find, request and manage library items. For step-by-step help, visit the Primo Search Library Guide. If the item isn’t available in our collection, you can request an interlibrary loan for free.
Whether you’re studying on campus or online, you can request physical library items using Primo Search.
Online students
On-campus students
Under Australian copyright law, the library can provide you with a scanned copy of one chapter or up to 10% of a book.
If the book is available as an ebook in our collection, we cannot scan the physical copy, but you can access the full text digitally anytime.
To request a digitisation:
Not sure which chapter you need? Many Primo Search records include a list of the book's contents, but if you can't find what you need, submit a request for the contents page.
Loan periods vary depending on what you're borrowing. Most items can be renewed as long as no one else has requested them. Availability varies between campuses.
| Item | Loan period | Renewals |
|---|---|---|
| Books, kits and AV items. Standard collection items used for study and coursework. | 12 weeks | Unlimited |
| Reserve items. High-demand items for short-term use, usually textbooks or readings. Available on campus only. | 2-hour or borrow after 5pm and 1-day loans | No |
| Laptops. Available for short-term study use. Laptops are not transferred between campuses.* | 7 days | Yes |
| Noise-cancelling headphones. Helpful for quiet focus or managing sensory needs.* | 3 days | Unlimited |
| Silent disco kits. Includes headphones and transmitter. Great for group study, events or immersive learning.* | 1 week | Unlimited |
| PS5 games. Part of our wellbeing collection. Use with the PlayStation 5 consoles on campus. Borrow games at the desk.* | 3 days | Unlimited |
| Anatomical models. Most physical models can be borrowed (on campus*); online versions are available in databases like Visible Body, Anatomy.TV (Primal Pictures) and An@tomedia. | 1 day (models in Orange are 2 hour loans) | Unlimited |
| Projector kit. Includes projector, screen and accessories. Ideal for presentations or student-led events.* | 1 week | Unlimited |
* Borrow from the Ask Us desk |
If another student requests something you’ve borrowed your loan period may be shortened. This is called a recall. Don’t worry, we’ll email you with the new due date. Recalls help everyone to access high-demand resources. To avoid a block, keep an eye on your email and check your library record regularly.
Most items can be renewed if they haven’t been requested by someone else.
To renew your items:
If you need help, contact the library.
Learn more about your borrowing responsibilities, including return dates and what happens if items are lost or damaged, so you can keep your account active and hassle-free.