To become a member, you need to fill out a form available in the library, and a parent or guardian with ID must sign the application form if under 18. For more details, see Community Borrower page.

The cost is only $22 per calendar year with membership expiring on the 31st December of each year. You will need to renew at the beginning of each year.

You may borrow five books for two weeks with one renewal per item, provided it has not been reserved by anyone else. FREE access to the photocopier/scanner where you can scan your pages and send them straight to your email.

• Journals and newspapers
• Music CDs, DVDs and videos (these may be viewed in the library)
• Reference, reserve and TMC materials

When you borrow an item from the Library a Date Due receipt will be printed and placed inside your book. Please note that all Library correspondence including your reminder and overdue notices will be sent via email. It is your responsibility to check your email and return or renew your borrowed items on time.

Overdue fines are $1 per item per day. Your borrowing privileges will be suspended if you have items overdue or if you owe $5 or more in fines.

Photocopying incurs a charge of 0.14c per page. Ask for the Guest Photocopy card at the Library Information Desk.
Scanning is free. Scan documents straight to your personal email address.

See our Opening Hours for up-to-date information.

Phone: 02 4980 2257
Email: [email protected]

Avondale University alumni who live near the University may take advantage of the wealth of resources in the University Library by applying for a free Alumni Borrower Card. This allows the alumnus to borrow up to 5 items from the University Library and use the Library online databases while visiting the Lake Macquarie Campus Library. (No off-campus access to databases, apart from the ATLA database, is permitted)

The Avondale University Library and its associated entities, the Ellen G White/Adventist Research Centre and the Adventist Heritage Centre, house a rich collection of valuable resources. While the services and resources of the Library are designed primarily for the use of Avondale University students and staff, it has long been recognized that alumni, church members and members of the community could also benefit from their use. To become an alumnus and receive your alumni card please fill in the Registration Form →

If you wish to use the library you will need to collect your library card from the Library information desk. See Alumni Borrowing Conditions for further information. As an alumnus of Avondale University, you are invited to access the following Library resources and services free of charge:

ATLAS Serials - Religion for ALUMNI Topics include Bible and archaeology; human culture and society; church history; pastoral ministry; world religions; theology, philosophy, and ethics.It is updated quarterly.

You are invited to join the Friends of the Library - an energetic group of alumni with a passion for learning. If you are a staff member and would like to suggest an item for purchase, use this online form.