Community and alumni library memberships

We offer membership to individuals in the community, corporate membership and membership to graduates and former staff members of RMIT University who are the Alumni Access members.

Borrowing conditions

Loans quota

General collections

Renewals

Short term loan

Closed Reserve

Holds

Audiovisual

CAVAL

Cross-campus

Document Delivery

8 items

14 days

20

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

No

Yes

Fee based
$16.50 (GST inclusive) for a book or article, per copy, within Australia

Databases, e-journals and e-books access

Access to our subscription-based online resources is not included in the Library membership for community and alumni.

Membership rates (GST inclusive)

Payment methods: Cheque, Mastercard, Visa or Bankcard

RMIT Alumni Access (Who are RMIT alumni?):

  • 3 months: $55.00
  • 6 months: $88.00
  • 12 months: $154.00

Individuals:

  • 3 months: $55.00
  • 6 months: $110.00
  • 12 months: $220.00

Corporate (2 cards available):

  • 3 months: $165.00
  • 6 months: $275.00
  • 12 months: $440.00

Please note that we provide the corporate membership to allow employees of corporations access our Library. Organisations conducting educational programs should contact the University Librarian.

Apply for library membership

You will need to fill in an Application for Access to Basic Services (DOC, 96 KB, 1 page) form. Printed copies of this form are available from the Service Desk at each Library. A borrowing card will be issued to you after the application has been received and monies have been paid.

Evidence of identity, such as a driver’s licence and alumni membership will be required. Go to the RMIT Alumni site to join, and for further information.