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The facilities of the Library are primarily for the use of staff and students of Tabor College NSW. Borrowing privileges are
also extended to certain categories of outside users designated Associate Borrowers or Reciprocal Borrowers. Other members of the public, while not
permitted to borrow, may use the Library for reference provided they also observe Library rules and conditions of use where relevant. Children under the
age of twelve must accompanied by an adult who is responsible for their behaviour and for ensuring that they do not disturb other people.
The authority vested in the College Librarian by these rules and conditions of use may be exercised by any member of the
Library staff.
In these rules the word "book" shall include any book, periodical, pamphlet, microform, film, audio or videocassette,
compact disc, computer software, multimedia kit, map and any other Library material.
- No book may be removed from the Library without the loan having been first recorded in the manner determined by the College
Librarian, and such loan being subject to the Conditions of Loan laid down from time to time by the College Librarian and displayed on the Library
Notice Board.
- Tabor College NSW ID cards, Associate and Reciprocal Borrowers' cards are not transferable. Card holders are responsible for any
transaction involving the use of their card.
- A borrower shall not part with possession of any book on loan from the Library nor permit any other person to have use of or
access to any such book.
- No person shall without proper authority remove or alter any record or insertion required for the transaction of a loan which
has been put in a Library book.
- Every book borrowed from the Library must be returned to the Library by the date due recorded in the Library system.
- Every borrower requested to return an overdue book must return the item immediately.
- Notwithstanding the conditions of loan in operation at any time the College Librarian may vary the loan period for any book or
may recall a book at any time.
- When such recall is made the book shall be returned by the date specified in the recall notice.
- If a book is not returned by the due date the full cost of its replacement or an amount as determined from time to time shall
on demand be payable to the College by the borrower together with a service fee.
- Users are responsible for all books consulted, whether borrowed for use outside the Library or not, and will be held liable
for any loss, mutilation or other damage. The full cost of either repair or replacement shall on demand be payable to the College, together with a
service fee.
- All users of the Library have a right to pursue their research or study without unnecessary disturbance or distraction and have an
obligation to respect the rights of others. Unseemly behaviour is not permitted in the Library. Any person who is causing a disturbance will be
asked to leave.
- The ID card of any Tabor College NSW student or Associate or Reciprocal Borrower in breach of Library rules shall be
surrendered on request of the College Librarian.
- Users of Tabor College NSW Library must:
- Show their Tabor College NSW ID card, Associate or Reciprocal Borrower's card or other evidence of identity when requested
by an authorised representative of the College Librarian.
- Comply with the provisions of the Copyright Act 1968 and the Copyright Amendment (Digital Agenda) Act 2000 currently in
force. Users are referred to the statutory notice posted adjacent to copying machines. Copies of these Acts are available for reference at the
Library Information Desk.
- Present all books and the contents of bags and cases for inspection on request, by a staff member.
Noise, Food and Drink
- Noise
- Be considerate of others.
- Turn mobile phones to silent on entry to the Library. Calls may be taken.
- Use laptop computers in designated zones only.
- Food and Drink
- No food or drink may be brought into or consumed in the library.
- Safety and Health and Emergencies
- Smoking is not permitted in the Library.
- Library users must obey announcements regarding closing times
- Accessibility
- Only guide dogs and other approved animals, are permitted in the Library.
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