Joining the Library
Membership of the library is available to everyone free of charge.
To join the library you need to fill out an application form and show identification to a points value of 100. A document in PDF format detailing acceptable forms of ID and their points value is available by clicking on the Library Membership Identification Requirements link below.
Library Membership Identification Requirements
If you are under 18 your application form and library card must be signed by a parent or guardian.
Once you have filled out an application form you will be given a library card which you can use immediately. The exception is for Temporary/Visitor Membership Cards, which are posted out. Your card can be used at all branches of the Campbelltown Library Service.
Your Library Card
You must have your Library Card with you to borrow. You are responsible for all items borrowed on your card, so if your card is lost or stolen please notify the library immediately so that it can be cancelled.
There is a charge of $3.00 to replace a lost card.
Borrowing from the Library
Number of Items
You may borrow up to 20 items at a time with the following limits:
No more than:
- Five (5) Entertainment DVDs
- Five (5) Entertainment videos
- Five (5) Multimedia CD Rom
- Ten (10) Compact Discs
Please note:New members may only borrow a maximum of four (4) items at a time for the first three (3) months of membership. Normal loan limits apply.
Loan Period You may borrow most items for 21 days. Some items are for seven (7) day loan only. These include:
- HSC Resouces
- Entertainment Videos
- CD Roms
- DVDs
- Comics
- Magazines
Items borrowed for you from another library service may have restrictions placed by the lending library.
Renewals:You can renew most items either in person or by phone (just have your library card number handy). You can also renew items yourself using the Library’s
online catalogue., and clicking on Member Services. You will need to enter your library card number and your PIN. You can obtain your PIN by contacting your local branch.
You can only renew an item once - then it will need to be returned.
Items that have been requested by other customers cannot be renewed.
Requests:Items out on Loan or Available at Other Branches:You can request items that are on loan or available at another branch library, free of charge. You will be sent a letter as soon as the item becomes available for you to collect.
All requests will be held for two weeks and can be collected from the branch most convenient to you.
Items not Held by the Library:If the library does not hold an item we can try to borrow it for you from another library.
Overdue Fines:Fines are charged for items returned after the due date.
Fines are:
20 cents per item per day
50 cents per item per day for Inter-Library Loan items
To avoid overdue fines:
- You can return items to any branch of our library service.
- All branches have an after hours chute where items can be returned.
- You may be able to renew items if you are unable to get to the library.
- Ring the library if you have a problem returning the items.
Fine Block:Once an overdue fine has reached $20.00 you will not be able to borrow.
Overdue Items:If you have items that are more than six weeks overdue, you will not be able to borrow until the items have been returned.
Lost or Damaged Items:If an item is lost while it is on loan to you, you will be charged the replacement cost plus a Processing Fee.
If a book is damaged while it is on loan to you, you will be charged the repair cost if the item can be repaired, or the full cost (plus a Processing Fee) if the item is damaged beyond repair.
If audio-visual material is damaged you will be charged only if damage is due to obvious negligence.
If you would like more information about library membership or borrowing library staff are happy to help you.
Phone: (02) 4645 4444
Fax: (02) 4645 4558
Email: library@campbelltown.nsw.gov.au
Access the library catalogue now by clicking here:
Library Catalogue.
