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Monday 23 November 2009 - 4.00am CST
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library about the library
The Alice Springs Public Library provides access to the ever-expanding world of information. Through our friendly, progressive and responsive service, opportunities are created for recreation and lifelong learning that enrich the lives of all members of the community. Alice Springs Public Library is on the corner of Leichhardt and Gregory Terraces, Alice Springs
Joining the Library
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The Library front desk
Membership of the Library is free to all permanent residents of Alice Springs. Proof of local residential address is required when joining the library. Acceptable proofs of address are:
- Current Northern Territory driver’s license
- Rate notice from Alice Springs Town Council
- Account from a government department or utility, eg PAWA, Telstra
- Rental or tenancy agreement - period of 3 months or more
- Contract of employment from employer written on company letterhead stating the employment to be either permanent or for a period of at least 3 months
- Social Security, Pension or Health Care Card
- Electoral card
People living outside the Council area may become Country Borrowers.
Opening Hours
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Days |
Opening Hours |
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Monday, Tuesday & Thursday |
10am – 6pm |
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Wednesday & Friday |
10am – 5pm |
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Saturday |
9am – 1pm |
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Sunday |
1pm – 5pm |
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Public holidays |
Closed |
Children
- Parents or Guardians of children under 16 are required to sign their library card.
- Current membership or proof of identity and address as per Full Borrower will be required.
- Those aged less than 18 years and living independently need to provide proof of residential address as per Full Borrower.
Non Resident Borrower
For temporary residents of Alice Springs who wish to borrow from the catalogued collection, an annual membership fee applies, see below.
Institutional Borrower
Schools: The Principal must sign an indemnity form.
Other institutions: The responsible person for that institution must sign an indemnity form.
Lost Cards
Replacement cards can be supplied for a fee, see below.
Contact us
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 1071, Alice Springs, 0871 Telephone: (08) 8950 0555 Fax: (08) 8952 2402 E-mail library@astc.nt.gov.au
Staff Directory
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Position |
Person |
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Manager Library Services |
Georgina Davison |
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Operations & Reference Librarian |
Birgit Nielsen |
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Special Collections Librarian |
Fiona Blackburn |
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Children’s & Youth Services Librarian |
position vacant |
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Promotions and Events Officer |
Anneke Rose |
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Indigenous Services Officer |
Tanith Glynn-Maloney |
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Library Senior Technical Services Officer |
Pam France |
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Library Technical Services Officer |
Ian McLean |
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Outreach Services Officer |
Lynda Wickham |
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Serials Officer |
Emily Ros |
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Children's & Youth Support Officer |
Kate Burbeck |
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Customer Services Officer |
Kathryn Bailey |
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Customer Services Officer |
Ryan Bailey |
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Library Trainee |
Rachel Abbot |
Your Comments
Alice Springs Public Library appreciates your comments and suggestions. If you wish to comment on our services, facilities, community programs, books and other literature, staff, communications, etc. please send an e-mail to: library@astc.nt.gov.au We like to hear your views.
Library Fees
| Fee | Description | Conditions | Total | GST exempt |
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| 137 | Photocopying and printing | Single sided A4 – Cost per page | 0.22 | * |
| Single sided A4 (Colour) – Cost per page | 1.62 | * | ||
| Double sided A4 – Cost per page | 0.44 | * | ||
| Double sided A4 (Colour) – Cost per page | 3.24 | * | ||
| Single sided A3 – Cost per page | 0.44 | * | ||
| Single sided A3 (Colour) – Cost per page | 3.24 | * | ||
| Double sided A3 – Cost per page | 0.87 | * | ||
| Double sided A3 (Colour) – Cost per page | 6.48 | * | ||
| Fax - NT – first page | Cost per page | 3.35 | * | |
| Fax - NT – after first page | 2.16 | * | ||
| Fax - Australia – first page | 4.65 | * | ||
| Fax - Australia – after first page | 2.16 | * | ||
| Fax - Overseas – first page | 11.67 | * | ||
| Fax - Overseas – after first page | 3.35 | * | ||
| Receive a Fax | 0.33 | * | ||
| Send to free call fax | 2.06 | * | ||
| Internet Fees | per 25 min | 3.89 | * | |
| per 55 min | 7.78 | * | ||
| Inter – Library Loan Request Fee | At cost if requester is from interstate | approx. $37.80 | * | |
| 140 | Non – Resident Annual Membership Fee | Non – Refundable | 48.60 | * |
| 216 | Library Replacement Member Card | 3.24 | * |