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Library

Our Library holds around 10,000 books, 300 multimedia materials and subscribes to various relevant journals. These collections are specifically designed to support the information and research needs of Longerenong students and staff.

We have an electronic Library catalogue that can be accessed from any computer on the College network. There are six networked computer workstations in the Library for you to do this as well as research on the internet and use your College e-mail.

The Library is a convenient, quiet and relaxed place to study where students can take advantage of the expertise of Library staff as well as the other services and facilities we offer.
We are open from 9am to 5pm Monday to Thursday and 9am to 4pm on Friday, excluding Public Holidays.

Special Shelf Collection

Items in high demand or that have been recommended by teachers are placed in our special shelf or reserve collection. These items can be used in the library, and borrowed overnight after 4pm. They are due back by 10am on the next day the Library is open.

Newspapers and Journals

Newspapers available include The Weekly Times, The Stock and Land, The Land, The Stock Journal, The Herald Sun, The Age, The Wimmera Mail Times, and The Weekly Advertiser.

A collection of new issues and back issues of journals covering a range of topics relevant to the programs offered is also available.

Reference Collection

Reference materials available include dictionaries, encyclopaedias, directories, handbooks, fire maps and other basic reference tools. This material is generally not for loan.

Fiction Collection

For the keen readers we have a limited fiction collection courtesy of the Wimmera Regional Library Service.

Vertical File

Our Vertical File includes current newspaper clippings and pamphlets on a variety of topical subjects. They are arranged in alphabetical order according to subject, and can be borrowed overnight.

Historical collection

We have a collection of memorabilia including historical photos, college magazines, and farm and student records dating back to Longerenong’s inception in 1889. The collection is incomplete due to the 1940 fire that destroyed a lot of the records. Memorabilia items cannot be borrowed.

For more information about Longerenong’s history visit the Our History page.

Bookroom

The Bookroom sells basic stationery items, prescribed texts, stamps and Longerenong memorabilia as well as snack foods and soft drinks. You can pay cash for your purchases or run an account that must be settled at the end of each term. Note that credit limits and other conditions apply to bookroom accounts.

Books on any subject can be ordered from local suppliers through the Bookroom. You will usually benefit from a minimum 10% discount on the normal retail price. A small delivery fee may apply.

Kitchenette

We have a kitchenette where you can make yourself a tea or coffee to enjoy while you read the latest newspaper or catch up with friends. There is no charge for this service which is funded by the Longerenong Student Association.

You can also use the microwave oven in the kitchenette to heat your own food and beverages.

Note that you are only able to consume food and drinks in the designated area of the Library.

Other Services and Facilities

We maintain a range of equipment that you can use to help you with your studies. You can borrow some of this equipment and some you can only use in the Library. Equipment available includes:

Notebook Computers

Notebook computers are available for weekly loans. Memory card readers are also available.

Printers

Black and white and colour printers can be used to print your assignments and other documents. Black and white printing is charged at 15 cents per A4 side and colour printing is charged at 60 cents per A4 side.

Memory Stick

We have a memory stick for transferring files between notebook computers and computers connected to the College network. You can only use this in the Library. Memory sticks can be purchased from the Bookroom.

Digital Cameras

Digital cameras can be borrowed overnight. Images from digital cameras can be transferred to your computer or to your folder on the College network.

Scanner

Our scanner can be used in the Library to scan images, documents etc. and save them onto your folder on the College network or onto a disk or CD.

CD Burners

You can use a CD burner in the Library to copy your documents and files to CD for backup or so you can take them and use them on another computer. CDs can be purchased from the Bookroom.

DVD Burner

Library staff can copy your copyright compliant videos onto a DVD for you. Note that you will be charged a small fee for this service.

Video Recorder/DVD Player

Located in a quiet, comfortable room at the back of the Library, the video and DVD players can be used during normal library hours unless they are being used for a class.

Spiral Binder

You can use the spiral binder in the Library to bind your assignments and other documents to give them that professional edge. You will be charged a small fee for the binding materials you use.

Laminating

Library staff can laminate posters and documents up to A3 size. A small fee applies for the laminating pockets.

Borrowing Rules

Who can borrow?

Any currently enrolled student of Longerenong College can borrow from the Library by producing their current Student Card to Library staff.

Members of the general public may join the Library and borrow for a small annual fee.

What can be borrowed?

Most books are available for 28 days and patrons can borrow up to 15 books at any one time. Recommended texts and books in high demand can only be borrowed for 7 days, 2 days or overnight depending on their popularity.

Some books have associated software which is kept in the Librarian’s office and is only loaned on request. These items can be borrowed for 7 days.

If you want to borrow an item but it is out on loan, ask the Library staff to place a hold on it for you or do it yourself using the Library Catalogue.

Renewals

Loans can be renewed up to 4 times for any one item. To renew items you can contact Library staff in person, by telephone or by email or you can do it yourself via the Library Catalogue using the My Loans option.

Renewals will not be permitted if:

you have any overdue items or outstanding fines;
the item has a hold for another patron;
the loan has already been renewed 4 times; or
the item is in high demand.

You only need to bring items to be renewed to the loans desk if you want to have them restamped.

Returns

Returns are accepted at the loans desk when the Library is open and via the ‘after hours’ return chute at all other times. The ‘after hours’ return chute is located at the top of the ramp near the library car park.

Fines

You will be fined for every loan that you return late. The fines vary according to the loan period of the items concerned. Items in heavy demand with short loan periods will attract fines at a faster rate than books with the standard 28 day loan period.

Your borrowing privileges will be suspended while you have overdue loans.

Off-Campus Students

Off-campus students have the same borrowing rights and conditions as on-campus students. They can request items or renewals by telephone, facsimile or email or they can access the Library Catalogue via the internet. Their items will be posted to them free of charge however, they will be responsible for any costs incurred in returning them to the Library.

Information Literacy Tuition

Instruction on the most effective ways of using the Library and its resources is available for group classes or individuals by arrangement at any time. If you are interested in learning more about this service please contact the Library staff for more information.