Welcome to the Library © Central Institute of Technology The library is open 6 days a week during term time as follows: Monday to Thursday am to 8.30pm Friday am to 5.00pm Saturday am to 3.00pm Hours are reduced during term breaks.
Library Card + Student ID Card + Photocopying Card + Printing Card © Central Institute of Technology A combined card is available from the Perth Campus Bookshop for $10. Remember to bring it when you visit the Library.
This is the floor plan of the Library. The next few slides will explain each of the displays and areas. Floor Plan
Newspaper Display © Central Institute of Technology Every day we get these newspapers: The Australian The West Australian The Financial Review
Latest Magazine Display © Central Institute of Technology New journals and magazines are placed on display until the next issue arrives. These publications provide really current information.
New Items Display © Central Institute of Technology These new items are available for immediate loan.
Comfortable Seats © Central Institute of Technology There are comfortable seats to sit on and read.
Group Study Rooms © Central Institute of Technology There are 6 bookable study rooms. To book one ask at the Library Service desk. Bookings are for 3 hours maximum.
Lots of Books & Computers © Central Institute of Technology As well as books, journals, magazines, newspapers, CDs and DVDs; there are many computers available for students to use for study purposes.
Computers are free © Central Institute of Technology Log in using your user ID (04+student number) and password (date of birth). Bookings are for 2 hours per day.
Printing/Photocopying © Central Institute of Technology This is where you print or photocopy using your combined card. Instructions are on posters above the machines. Costs - Black & White - Single Sided/Double Sided A4 = 13c / 17c A3 = 17c / 24c Costs - Colour - Single Sided/Double Sided A4 = 22c / 33c A3 = 26c / 39c
Adding Credit to your Card © Central Institute of Technology To photocopy or print, credit needs to be added to your card. Use this machine to insert coins or notes.
Reference Collection © Central Institute of Technology It contains encyclopaedias, dictionaries and atlases. They are not for loan.
© Central Institute of Technology General Collection This is the main collection. Books on the same subject are shelved together.
© Central Institute of Technology English Language Collection Resources suitable for students wanting to improve their English language skills are located in this special collection.
Examples of English Language Books: © Central Institute of Technology Many of these resources are books with CDs inside them (called kits). Please do not write in these books.
Coloured Dots on Readers © Central Institute of Technology The English language readers have different coloured dots to grade them – Basic (pink); beginner (green); elementary (orange); intermediate(yellow); and advanced (blue).
© Central Institute of Technology English Language Readers Readers are for people learning to read English. The Pink Dot readers (basic) are for those students beginning to learn English.
© Central Institute of Technology Examples of Readers: Some of the readers have CDs so you can listen as you read the story.
© Central Institute of Technology More Readers For AMEP Students These readers are recommended for AMEP students. They are in a separate display stand.
© Central Institute of Technology DVD Collection We have a large DVD collection – many are course related, others are for entertainment.
© Central Institute of Technology Australian DVDs There is a section that has Australian movies and TV shows. They have been chosen to help students understand Australian language and culture.
Examples of Australian DVDs: © Central Institute of Technology DVDs are available for 7 day loans.
Borrowing Items: Total of 8 © Central Institute of Technology This is where you check out your items using your card.
Self Loan Station © Central Institute of Technology Follow the instructions for checking out the items to yourself. You must have your card activated.
Returns Chutes: Inside © Central Institute of Technology There is a Returns chute inside the library at the front desk. Please return your items through this chute.
Returns Chutes: Outside © Central Institute of Technology There is also Returns chute at the front entrance for use when the Library is closed.
Helpful Staff © Central Institute of Technology Library staff are here to help with any queries, so please ask.