Borrowing Information for University Staff
This page provides information about the services the Library can provide to University of Waikato Staff, including what can be borrowed and the loan periods.
See also Fines, Fees and Charges and that University Staff are not usually charged daily overdue fines, however charges do apply for overdue Short Term Loans, Recalls and lost or damaged items. Use My Account to check due dates or renew items on loan.
Further information is available about Library Services specifically for Academic staff.
Materials Available for Borrowing
Most material in the Library may be borrowed by University of Waikato Staff, including:
- Books
- Audio-visual, i.e CDs, DVDs & Videocassettes
- CD-ROMs
- Kits, i.e. book and CD kits
- Maps
- Pictures, i.e. posters, charts (available in Education Library only)
- Theses & Print Journals
The following can be used in the Library:
- Reference only items
- Course Reserve material
- Management Journals
Borrowing ceases 15 minutes before closing.
For more information, contact Lending Services.
Loan Periods by Resource Type
University of Waikato Staff have extended borrowing privileges. Below are the loan periods for each kind of resource the Library holds. If you have any special requirements, please ask for help at any of the Service Desks or contact us.
Items Borrowed: |
Loan Period: |
| Books, Audiocassettes, CDROMs, Kits, Pictures, Maps, Education Library CDs & videocassettes | 60 Days |
| Central Library Videocassettes, Central Library CDs | 14 Days |
| Central Library DVDs | 3 Days |
| Print Journals | 14 Days |
| Short-Term Loans | 7 Days |
| Course Reserve items | Books: 2 hours Folders: 1 hour |
| Central Library theses | 2 weeks |
| Education Library Theses and Dissertations | 2 weeks |
New Books
New books are displayed on the New Book Display for one week, with the display changing each Wednesday.
If you have any queries about Borrowing from the Library please ask at the Library Service Desk or email Lending Services.
New Serials
New print journals are displayed on the Serials Display for one week, with the display changing each Wednesday.



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