Monash Public Library Service began operations in 1994 with the amalgamation
of the former Cities of Oakleigh and Waverley. The Library service is provided
through five branch libraries: Clayton, Glen Waverley, Mount Waverley, Oakleigh and
Wheelers Hill, as well as a Home Library Service. Specialist collections
are held in Community Languages, Genealogy and Local Studies. Online services, such as the Internet, Word Processing and CD-ROM are
provided.
Library Service Mission
To provide a library service that is innovative, relevant and accessible, supported by excellent customer service and information technology, at dynamic libraries that meet the needs of our diverse community and enrich quality of life.
Vision Statement
Monash Public Library Service will be a vital centre of knowledge and information for all, accessible 24 hours a day, and a leader in traditional and innovative library services that support lifelong learning and reflect the diversity of the local community.
Monash Public Library Service is committed to providing:
- ease of access for all
- excellent customer service
- well-trained staff with a commitment to helping the community
- collections and services that support our diverse community
- technology
- welcoming spaces and facilities
- services that are innovative, relevant and accessible
Library Services
Services include:
- Professional assistance - Qualified Librarians are on
duty at all times to assist you with your information needs
- Storytimes - Designed to encourage an interest in books
and reading for pre-school children. Brochures with times and dates are
available from your local branch library, also see information on this web page
under Children's Services
- Noticeboards and display cases may be used to advertise
community events and local services
- A local history collection is available through the Mount
Waverley and Oakleigh libraries. See Local History
- Speakers, demonstrations and other activities on current topics
of interest. See What's On
- Reference collections may be consulted in the branch
libraries.
- Genealogical records may be consulted at the Clayton
and Glen Waverley branches. See Family History
- Community Information. See Community
Information
- Home Library Service for people unable to go to the Library owing to ill-health or disability. Phone 9807 5022
- After school and school holiday activities Brochures
with details available from your local branch, information on this web page
under Children's Events
- Internet - Free access to the Internet. Internet training
sessions (Charges apply). See What's On : Internet training sessions
- Photocopying - Black and white
photocopiers at all libraries. Colour photocopiers also at Oakleigh and Glen
Waverley
Photocopy charges
- Fax- At all libraries. Fax
charges
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- Books - Fiction and non-fiction for all ages, including
Large Print, books in languages other than English and spoken word cassettes
- Music - Compact discs: popular, jazz, classical, easy
listening, world and children's
- Magazines - a wide range in all libraries
- Video cassettes
- DVDs
- CDs and CD ROMs
- The Community Languages collection
includes items in Bengali, Chinese, French, German, Greek, Hindi, Indonesian, Italian,
Sinhala, Spanish, Tamil and Vietnamese. Go to the Community
Languages page for further details of these services. and to view our
Welcome brochures of library hours, locations and information,
in another language. You will need acrobat pdf reader obtainable free from
adobe website to view the brochures.
- Disability access PC (touch screen with mouse) is available
at the Mount Waverley, Oakleigh and Glen Waverley libraries. Please phone ahead to make your
requirements known. Mount Waverley 9807 5022; Oakleigh 95603 4138;
Glen Waverley 9560 1655
- Microfiche readers at Clayton and Glen Waverley branches
Membership - How can I join?
- Membership is FREE.
- Proof of current address is required.
- Open to everyone - resident or non-resident.
- No minimum joining age.
- Under 18? - signature of parent or guardian is needed.
- Conditions of membership are detailed under Borrowing below.
- Fees & Charges
Borrowing - Conditions of Membership
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- You may borrow up to 30 items at any one time for up to 28 days.
- Videos,CDs and DVDs are limited to 6 per borrower for a period of 2
weeks.
- You can borrow at and return to any branch of Monash Public Library Service.
- Items may be reserved for a fee due at
time of allocation. Reservations may be made by phone or in person, or online through the catalogue.
- After hours return chutes are available at all libraries.
- A charge is made for overdue, lost or damaged items.Fees & Charges
- Renewals are available for non-reserved items.
- Renewals may be made in person or by phoning any branch, or online from
the Access Your Card link
- Items may be renewed twice, except if reserved by another member.
- Reservations can be made by phoning or online or in person. To reserve online
use the catalogue first to locate the title.There is a charge for reservations.Fees & Charges
- A library card must be produced when borrowing. Exception will be given
if other formal identification with name and address can be shown
- Damage to items on loan must be reported to library staff on return of
items. Damage costs must be paid by card holder or guardian. Charges include
cost of item and non-refundable processing charge Fees &Charges
- Damage to material identified in the Library, prior to loan, must be reported
to staff
- Each member is entitled to one free membership card. A fee is charge for
replacement cards.Fees &Charges
- Lost or stolen cards should be reported immediately to the Library
- The full Conditions of Membership (Extract from Local Law No 3- Monash
Public Library) document is available at the Library.
Home Library Service
This service is for any person who is unable to travel to a branch of the Monash Public Library Service owing to ill-health or disability. Enquiries to Mount Waverley Library branch on 9807 5022
Technology
CD-ROM and Online Resources
PC's are available at all libraries to access a range of online resources.
Go to the Online Resources page to view the list
of databases available. Many databases are also available for members to use
from home.
Disability access PC (touch screen with mouse) is available at the Mount Waverley, Oakleigh and Glen Waverley branches.
Word processing, fax and photocopying facilities are also available.Fees
& charges for these services. Word processing requires booking. Phone your preferred branch
History resources can be viewed at the Family History
page and the Local History page.
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Internet: General Conditions of Use
- Access is free.
- Internet users must be members of the Monash Public Library Service
- Booking sessions are allowed for up to an hour per day per member
- Bookings can be made by phone to a branch in
open hours, online, or in the Library
- Bookings are forfeited ten minutes past the booking time if user has not
arrived
- Internet users are responsible for the cost of ALL printing as per the
charges determined annually by Council.Fees & Charges
- A parent or guardian must register as guarantor for users under 18 years
of age
- The parent/guardian accepts liability and responsibility for allowing
their child further access to the Internet facilities at Monash Public Library.
- A maximum of two people per terminal allowed at one time.This allows general
browsing, accessing of sites, information searching and printing.
- The Library is not an email service provider; however, users have access
to email through external providers
- Members are responsible for all use of the facilities during sessions
they have booked
- Brief introductory sessions are available by appointment with Library
staff; however staff are generally not available for extensive help, particularly
during busy periods.
Users are encouraged to book into an introductory training session
- Material displayed on the screen must be appropriate to a Public Library
environment.
- Library members are responsible and liable for the operation of the Internet
during sessions they have booked, including the accessing, transmission,
displaying and printing of material.
- No liability or responsibility is accepted by the Library for the accessing,
transmission, displaying and printing of material from the Internet.
- Library members are responsible for abiding with all copyright, censorship
and other relevant laws and legislation, when accessing and or printing
material from the Internet
- Members must not transmit any material of an offensive or derogatory manner.
- Full conditions of Internet use (English language) are here. Internet conditions of use are also available in community languages.
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Word Processing
- Word Processing is available at all libraries.
- You are required to be a member of Monash Public Library Service.
- Members are required to bring their Monash Public Library Service card and check in at the Information Desk.
- Borrowers who use the PC agree to the fees scheduled by the Monash Public
Library Service.
- Word processing users are responsible for the cost of ALL printing as per the
charges determined annually by Council.Fees & Charges
- Proof of concession eligibility must be official and produced at the time of payment.
- All bookings start on the hour or 1/2 hour.
- Bookings may be made up to a week in advance.
- Bookings will be forfeited 10 minutes past the booking time.
- Borrowers will need to be familiar with Word 2002 operating in a Windows environment.
- Borrowers may book one session per day at the Information Desk.
- Sessions are of a minimum of 1/2 hour and a maximum of 3 hours.
- Users may save onto a 3.5 disk only.
Liability
Library members are responsible and liable for the operation of the PC during
sessions they have booked.
- No liability or responsibility is accepted by Monash Public Library Service
for the transfer of viruses through the use of the PC.
- Library members are responsible for abiding with all copyright, censorship
and other relevant laws and legislation.
Any user identified as breaching the above guidelines will be denied access
to the PC.
For further information, please call one of our
five libraries
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