Library terms and conditions of use
MLHD Library facilities and resources are provided to support the educational, research and administrative activities of MLHD staff. These conditions of use are intended to ensure equitable access for all Library users.
Membership
You must register with the MLHD Library to borrow print and eBooks.
Membership is available to all current staff members and students at an affiliated college or university.
Registration is valid for 12 months and can be renewed on request.
Borrowing
Complete the registration form.
You may borrow up to 10 items at a time.
The loan period is 28 days. You will receive a reminder email five (5) days before loan period expires.
Return all items by the due date to avoid having your membership suspended.
Inter-library loans
If the MLHD Library does not have an item available, it may be available as an inter-library loan from another library. Request an inter-library loan by completing the CIAP document request form.
Inter-library loans must be returned to the MLHD library by the due date set by the lending library.
Late, lost and damaged items
The library sends reminder notices as a courtesy. You are responsible for returning loans on time regardless of receipt/non-receipt of reminder notices.
Your library account will be suspended if you have loans that are overdue by 30 days.
Loans that are 60 days overdue are considered lost and an invoice will be issued for the replacement cost plus a processing fee of $30.
If an item is returned damaged an invoice will be issued for the replacement cost plus a processing fee of $30.
Copyright
You must comply with the provisions of current copyright legislation, the Copyright Act 1968 (Commonwealth). There is a statutory notice place near the printing/scanning machine.
Ebsco eBooks- subscribers and permitted users may not use artificial intelligence tools or machine learning technologies with any of the content included in the Ebsco Databases or Services for any purpose.
Library facilities
All library books, furniture, technology and other equipment are the property of NSW Health.
Food and drink must not be consumed in the library.
Please use the space and resources respectfully.
Breaches of these Terms and Conditions will be treated in accordance with the NSW Health Code of Conduct.
