How do I request a book as an alumni member?


We have campus libraries at Burwood, Geelong Waterfront, Geelong Waurn Ponds and Warrnambool. You'll need to log into your Library account before searching for and placing requests on items and you can see if the items you require are available before visiting the Library. Here’s how:

  1. Start at the Library homepage.
  2. Scroll down the page and click on 'Access My Library Account'.
  3. Select Community and Alumni Login from the authentication pop-up.

     
  4. You'll be presented with a two-factor authentication screen. Your barcode number (as quoted in your membership confirmation email) and the PIN you created when submitting your online application form. Reset your PIN if you have forgotten it. 

     
  5. Once you've logged into your Library account, click on the 'New Search' button to navigate to the Catalogue.  

     
  6. Conduct your search. You may leave the search parameter as the default 'keywords' or change it using the dropdown menu. Type in your search terms and change the Collection parameter to Print books. Press enter or click on the Search button to launch.

     
  7. Locate the item you want to borrow and click on the 'Request It' button.
  8. Choose your preferred Click and Collect pick-up location.
  9. We’ll notify you via email when the book is available for collection.
  10. Visit your chosen campus library within five days of the email date to borrow the item using the Deakin Borrow app on your phone.