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Reservations

If the item you would like to borrow is onloan, you can reserve it for free. When the item is returned, we will notify you and it will be held for you at your chosen library.

You can reserve an item:

  • Online - Log in to our Catalogue, search for the item and click Place Reservation. 

  • App - Search for the item in our catalogue and reserve it.

  • Phone - Call us on 1300 655 355 during opening hours.

Product Requests

If we don't have the the item you want, we can request the item for you. Call 1300 655 355 during opening hours with the title, author and ISBN or speak to a staff member on your next visit. We will notify you when the item is available.

While we welcome requests for new magazine titles, additions to the library’s magazine collection are reviewed on an annual basis. To make a purchase suggestion, please submit an request through the form on our Contact Us page.

Please note, requested items will be evaluated against our Collection Development Guidelines. 

Email Alerts

If you would like to be notified when new items are added to the library that match your preferences, find out how to set up email alerts through our catalogue. 

If you don't have a PIN or an email address registered on your membership, ask us on your next library visit or call us on 1300 655 355.

LibraryLink (Inter-Library Loans)

LibraryLink allows members of public libraries to borrow items from other public libraries throughout Victoria. To find out how to use LibraryLink please view our LibraryLink Guide. 

Please note: A charge of $16.50 applies if the item comes from universities and other libraries (we will confirm with you before proceeding). These charges are payable on collection of the item.

Trove helps you find and use resources relating to Australia. Trove brings together content from libraries, museums, archives and other research organisations and gives you tools to explore and build.