Auslan: Use Other Libraries

Sign up for free as a member of the State Library of Victoria to access their collection of online resource.

Free journals, databases and ebooks

You can't borrow books from the state library, but they have lots of online resources and a quiet place to study.

To borrow from other Victorian TAFE and University libraries:

• Take your Melbourne Polytechnic student ID to the service desk of a TAFE or University library
• They will confirm your enrolment by having you log into the student portal
• You will then be issued with a CAVAL card

CAVAL FAQ's 

Membership with the National Library of Australia is free for anyone living in Australia with an Australian residential address.

Membership allows you access to the large range of databases on offer.

Trove is powered by the National Library of Australia. If you are looking for a specific book, a simple search using the trove search engine will tell you which libraries in Australia hold a copy. 

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