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. To find any of these resources, look up the Library Catalogue.

 The Library includes;

·         the Rare and Australiana collections,

·          an online repository; and

·         the Samuel Marsden Archives.

Please contact the library to find out anything about the Library, or for help with using our services and resources;

Email: servicedesk@moore.edu.au

Call: (02) 9577 9895; or

Visit us at the desk (Monday – Friday 8:30am-4:00pm)

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 Online Collections 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 Digital Archive is the Library’s online repository, holding digitised material, audio recordings and College publications. 

06.2.3 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, see the guide HERE or contact the Archivist, Archives@moore.edu.au.

06.2.4 Library / Research Skills Training Session

The Library offers individual sessions for assistance in how to find resources, using reference management software, time management, writing academic papers research design and writing better essays and theses.

Library Skills Guides are available HERE.

Research and writing guides are available HERE.

06.2.6 Borrowing and access

Borrowing and access to electronic resources entitlements are provided to currently enrolled Moore undergraduate students; to Moore candidates for MTh or PhD; and to university students resident in John Chapman House. 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.

06.2.6 Unit Readings

Set and/or recommended readings for each unit of study are available from the DBT online learning environment (called MOD). 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 physical book placed in the High Demand collection, or links to an e-book are listed in the MOD.

06.2.7 High Demand Collection

Items held in the High Demand Collection need to be borrowed if a student is taking it away from the collection for use. Items in High Demand may be borrowed for up to two hours or overnight if borrowed in the last two hours of the day.

06.2.8 Opening Hours

Opening hours may vary throughout the year.

After-hours access is available to students who have requested access. Register by completing the Library After Hours access form, 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 weekdays, 9am-11pm on Saturdays, 1pm-11pm Sundays and selected public holidays (ANZAC Day, King’s Birthday, Labour Day).

06.2.9 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)

06.2.10 Offsite Collections

To request access to items from 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 Samuel Marsden Archives is retrieved as soon as possible after the request has been made.

06.2.11 Interlibrary Loans Service

If there is a resource required by a student for their studies and the Library does not hold that item in the collection the Library provides an interlibrary loans/document delivery service free of charge to all Moore students.

06.2.12 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 is free.  Credit may be added to your Papercut account at http://papercut.moore.edu.au/user .  Students are given $10 Papercut credit per semester. Mobility printing from anywhere on the College network to the Library’s devices is available.

06.2.13 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. For more information see the Australian Copyright Council Factsheet.