7. Libraries

The University of Melbourne library system is one of the most extensive in Australia with over 20 branch libraries. The Education Resource Centre on the Parkville campus has a wide range of services on offer including an information enquiries desk, classes in accessing material and using electronic databases, subject consultations and inter-library loans. The Education Resource Centre is open for a range of hours during the week and at the weekend. An information brochure listing the hours of opening and services available is published each year and can be collected from the library information desk.

7.1. Library holdings

Education Resource Centre
The library houses 280 000 volumes (plus microforms) and 750 journal titles. The former Kew campus collection of 55 000 monographs, 425 journal titles and 100 audio-visual items, is now situated at Parkville.
Media Services Unit
This unit contains a wide range of audio-visual material, for example, teaching kits, charts, video cassettes, computer software etc. which is available to students.

7.1.1. Loans

Undergraduate and graduate/postgraduate diploma students are entitled to borrow books for two weeks. Higher degree students and staff are entitled to a four-week loan. Items can be renewed at the Loans Desk.

7.1.2. Telephone number and web address

Information Desk: +61 3 8344 8316

Web address: http://www.lib.unimelb.edu.au/collections/erc/

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7. Libraries

7.1. Library holdings

7.1.1. Loans

7.1.2. Telephone number and web address