06.2 The Library

06.2.1  Overview

The Library holds the largest collection of theological works in Australia with over 300,000 items, as well as over 800 current journal subscriptions and a wide range of online resources. The Library includes the Rare and Australiana collections, an online repository (The Ark) and the Samuel Marsden Archives. The Library’s catalogue of all print and online material, as well as guides and other resources, can be found at http://library.moore.edu.au . To find out anything about the Library, or for help with using our services and resources, contact the Service Desk at servicedesk@moore.edu.au or call (02) 9577 9895. For a general guide to Library facilities, go to userguide.library.moore.edu.au. We welcome suggestions about how to improve our services, or for new resources to purchase.

06.2.2  Discovery Tools and Online Resources

One search of the Library catalogue retrieves references and/or full text from the library collection, and a wide range of e-resources including databases and journal articles. Students can then limit their search results according to format, language, date, collection or location.

The e-resources page on the Library website lists databases, online reference works and e-book collections. Students are required to enter their universal login and password to access most online material. The Ark, the Library’s online repository, holds digitized material, audio recordings and College publications.

06.2.3  Library Skills Training Sessions

The Library offers individual sessions for assistance in how to find resources, using reference management software, time management, and writing academic papers. To book an in-person or online session please email servicedesk@moore.edu.au.

06.2.4  Research Skills

Research Support Officer Rod Benson is available for consultation on research design and writing better essays and theses. Research and writing guides are available on the Library website. Contact rod.benson@moore.edu.au .

06.2.5  Samuel Marsden Archives

The Samuel Marsden Archives contain College and collected archives relating to the Anglican Church of Australia and general Australian church history. For more information and to search the archives catalogue, visit http://atom.library.moore.edu.au or contact the Archivist, Erin Mollenhauer erin.mollenhauer@moore.edu.au .

06.2.6  Borrowing and access

Borrowing and access to electronic resources entitlements are provided to currently enrolled Moore undergraduate students and to Moore candidates for MTh or PhD. University students resident in John Chapman House may borrow books. MA(Theology) students enjoy borrowing and access privileges during the six-month period of the semester of their enrolment in an MA unit and are liable to fees at other times. Please check the Library’s homepage for details on joining the Library. 

Students should note that the loan period of an item that is wanted by several students might be reduced. Overdue fines are charged for long overdue items and items not returned when recalled.  Replacement fees are charged for lost items. Late fees may be paid online on the Library website. Log in to your account from the top menu.

Students may renew books in certain collections online twice if another borrower has not placed a hold.

06.2.7  Unit Readings

Set and/or recommended readings for each unit of study are available from the Learning Support System (LSS). The complete reading is scanned when this complies with the Copyright Act. When we are unable to scan the complete reading, as much as possible is scanned and the print book placed in the High Demand collection, or links to an e-book are listed in the LSS.

06.2.8  High Demand Collection

Items may be borrowed for up to two hours or overnight if borrowed in the last two hours of the day.

Overdue High Demand items incur a fee of $2.00 per hour (or part thereof). Borrowing privileges are

suspended when the fine accrues to $15.

06.2.9  Opening Hours

As opening hours vary according to the time within the academic year, please visit library.moore.edu.au

After-hours access is available to students who have requested access. Register at Library After Hours access , agree to abide by the conditions, and your swipe card will be updated. You will be able to enter the library between 7am and 8:30am, between 4:30pm and 11pm on weeknights, and 9am-11pm on Saturdays and selected public holidays (ANZAC Day, King’s Birthday, Labour Day).

06.2.10  Open Access Collections

The following collections are available on open access and are available for browsing.

• Asian

• CD/DVD

• Children’s Collection

• Folio

• Freedom for Faith Public Library (Not for loan)

• High Demand

• Open

• Reference (Not for loan)

• Serials (Not for loan)

06.2.11  Offsite Collections

To request access to items in Offsite, click Request Item on the catalogue record. Requests made by 2pm are available for collection in the Library from noon on the next working day. An email is sent to your college email account when the item is available for collection. Material in the Rare Books Collection or the Samuel Marsden Archives is retrieved as soon as possible after the request has been made.

06.2.12  Interlibrary Loans Service

An interlibrary loans/document delivery service is available free of charge to all Moore students.    Email docdel@moore.edu.au   giving full bibliographic details of the requested item.  For further details, email Rod.Benson@moore.edu.au

06.2.13  Scanning, Printing and Copying Facilities

Multifunction devices which copy, print and scan to OCR and email are available. Charges for printing and copying are 8c per page for A4 black and white. Higher charges apply for colour printing. Scanning to email is free.  Credit may be added to your Papercut account at PaperCut Login for Moore Theological College Council .  Students are given $10 Papercut credit per semester. Mobility printing from anywhere on the College network to the Library’s devices is available. Information sheets are available in the Library.

06.2.14  Copyright

Most items in the Library, including all lecture notes and digital material, are subject to copyright. Students are expected to abide by the current copyright legislation when using the Library’s equipment. Information on the copyright provisions is available at copyright.org.au