Using the Library catalogue

Request an item from Curtin Library

You can borrow an unlimited number of items from our collection. Loans are usually of an unlimited length with no need to renew or return by a set date unless we contact you by email. Some of our items have different rules around requesting and pickup:

Status	Physical location	How to access
Available on Request	Located in compactus	Must be requested for pickup via the catalogue
Yellow	Located in High Demand Yellow tape on spine	Can be requested for pickup via the catalogue or you can pick this up from the shelf yourself
Red (4 hour loan)	Located in High Demand Red tape on spine	Must be picked up from the shelf yourself

To place a request for a physical item:

1. Log in to the catalogue using your Curtin ID and password (top right-hand corner)
2. Search the catalogue to find the item
3. Select Request under the Check Availability tab of the item
4. Select your preferred Pickup Location from the drop-down menu
5. Click Request.

The Library will transfer the item to your pickup location and put it on hold for you. You will be sent an email notification when the item is available for collection.

The WA School of Mines Kalgoorlie Library collection can also be browsed in-person. To access items located in the John Curtin Prime Ministerial Library contact: jcpml@curtin.edu.au.

Request items from other libraries

Curtin staff and postgraduate students can request items from other libraries using the Document Delivery Service.

Ensure you are logged in and perform your search. Under Filter my results on the search results screen, tick Include records not available online to display items available from other libraries.

Items not held by Curtin will be included in the results list with a status of Not available online. To place a request, click on the item title and in the Availability section select Request through Document Delivery Service.

Complete the pre-populated form to submit the request.