BONUS+ FAQ

What is BONUS+?

BONUS+ is a resource-sharing project that enables the lending of selected library material among the staff and students of:

Deakin University
Murdoch University
University of Ballarat
University of Melbourne
University of Newcastle
University of Technology Sydney
Victoria University

What material is available from the BONUS+ catalogue?

The BONUS+ catalogue http://bonus.newcastle.edu.au includes selected material from participating libraries, and does not reflect the complete collection of any library.

You can place requests to borrow books and some audio-visual material.

The BONUS+ catalogue is continuously updated with each library's holdings to show the current circulation status. Items with a status of AVAILABLE may be requested for delivery to a specified pickup location at your local library.

Who can use BONUS+?

Staff, undergraduate, postgraduate students, and all staff and students currently registered to borrow from a participating BONUS+ library under the ULA scheme.

How do I request an item?

Select the BONUS+ link on any participating library catalogue to search for books and audiovisual items not available in your local catalogue.

Select Place Request or Request this item. BONUS+ will then look for an available copy and select a lending library.

When the question: With which library are you registered? appears, select the BONUS+ library you are registered with.
Fill in your name and barcode or ID number, and select where you want to pick the item up from.
BONUS+ will validate your request, and send it to a lending library. Within several days, the item will be delivered to the selected pickup location.

What are the BONUS+ borrowing rules?

Items may be on loan for a maximum 21 days.
An additional 21 day renewal may be requested if other users have not reserved the item or it has not been recalled by the lending library.
All loans are subject to recall by the lending institution at any time. $125 will be imposed for billed or lost books ($100 replacement cost plus $25 processing fee). Overdue fines may also apply.

How long does a BONUS+ delivery take?

Delivery to your specified pickup location can be expected within 2 to 4 working days. Weekends and holidays may affect this schedule.

Can I renew material borrowed through BONUS+?

You can renew BONUS+ material once, as long as no-one else has requested it.

How many BONUS+ requests can be made?

Undergraduate students - 5
Postgraduate students and staff - 10

Where can I find more information about BONUS+?

Contact one of the participating libraries:

Deakin University:
Murdoch University:
University of Ballarat:
University of Melbourne:
University of Newcastle:
University of Technology Sydney: http://www.altarama.com.au/utslib/reft000.aspx
Victoria University: http://www.altarama.com.au/vu/reft000.aspx