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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