BONUS+
 is a resource-sharing project that allows students and staff of Murdoch University to borrow selected library material from other participating universities. Libraries involved in the BONUS+ project include:
If the book you need is out on loan, or not held at Murdoch University Library, you can easily request it online from another BONUS+ Library. You then collect it a few days later from your selected Pickup Location.
How to request an item
- Search the Murdoch University Library catalogue
- If the book you require is not available, click on and the search is repeated in the BONUS+ catalogue.
- Select Request This Item.
- Select Murdoch University Library.
- Enter your details:
- Your name
- Murdoch username and password
- Choose your Pickup Location
- Click submit
Your request should be available to collect from the designated library within 7 working days. You will be notified via email when it is ready to pick up. BONUS+ items can be returned at any Murdoch University Library branch.
BONUS+ FAQs
What is available from the BONUS+ catalogue?
The BONUS+ catalogue includes selected material from the participating libraries, but it does not reflect the complete collection of any library. Certain material, such as reserve books and short-term loans are not available. The BONUS+ catalogue is continuously updated with each library's holdings, to show the current availability.
Who can use BONUS+?
Staff, undergraduate, postgraduate students, and all staff and students currently registered to borrow from a participating BONUS+ library under the ULA scheme.
What are the BONUS+ borrowing rules?
- Items may be on loan for a maximum 21 days.
- An additional 21 day renewal may be requested if other users have not reserved the item or it has not been recalled by the lending library.
- All loans are subject to recall by the lending institution at any time.
- Items are returned to a Murdoch University campus library.
- $125 will be imposed for billed or lost books ($100 replacement cost plus $25 processing fee).
How long does a BONUS+ delivery take?
Delivery to your specified pickup location can be expected within 4-7 working days. Weekends and holidays may affect this schedule.
How many BONUS+ requests can be made?
- Undergraduate students may make up to 5 requests at one time
- Postgraduate students may make up to 10 requests at one time
- Staff may make up to 10 requests at one time
How to check or cancel a BONUS+ request?
You may view the status of your BONUS+ requests by viewing your My Library record. Items whose status appears as RECV'D are ready for pickup. You can also cancel a BONUS+ request in your My Library record. If an item still has a REQUESTED status, you may cancel the request.
Contact us
Please ask library staff for more details about BONUS+, or contact the Murdoch University Library
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