Academy Library membership
UNSW Canberra students & staff
UNSW Canberra students and staff are automatically registered as Academy Library members when they either finalise their enrolment or the HR on-boarding processes.
As soon as staff and students have their zID details they can access the UNSW Library's electronic resources (e.g., eBooks, electronic journal articles, databases, streaming videos and more) and their myLibrary, opens in a new window account.
ADFA Personnel members
ADFA Personnel members need to visit the Academy Library to start the registration process. You'll need to complete a library registration form, opens in a new window and an OSA02 form to obtain zID logins. Once zID details have been issued, ADFA Personnel members can access the UNSW Library's electronic resources (e.g. eBooks, electronic journal articles, databases, streaming videos and more) and their myLibrary, opens in a new window account. For more information, visit ADFA Members: Welcome to the Academy Library guide, opens in a new window.
ADFA ID card
To access and borrow from the on-site library, UNSW staff and students and ADFA Personnel members need to obtain an ADFA (Student/Staff ID) card, opens in a new window through Information, Communication and Technology Services (ICTS). The ADFA ID card is your library card, which allows you to borrow physical items and use the printer/copiers/scanners and the 24/7 Service.
Other memberships
The Academy Library offers a range of memberships (see below for more details for each). To apply, complete a membership form and provide supporting documentation.
To finalise the process, visit the ICTS Centre, Building 14, at UNSW Canberra during business hours. The ICTS staff will take your photo for your ADFA card.
Note that there may be a delay of up to 24 hours before full borrowing privileges are available. For information on borrowing privileges for each library membership, see Borrowing Information.
