| Material Type | Patron Category | Loan Period | Fine (RM) | Renewal | 
| 
 General collection  | 
 Academic Staff  | 
50 items for 60 days | 0.50 per day | 60 days | 
| Postgraduates | 20 items for 30 days | 0.50 per day | 30 days | |
| Non-Academic Staff | 10 items for 30 days | 0.50 per day | 30 days | |
| Students | 10 items for 14 days | 0.50 per day | 7 days | |
| 
 Staff collection  | 
 Academic Staff  | 
60 days | 0.50 per day | 60 days | 
| Postgraduates | 30 days | 0.50 per day | 30 days | |
| Non-Academic Staff | 30 days | 0.50 per day | 30 days | |
| Students | Overnight loan | 1.00 per hour | – | |
| 
 Reference  | 
Academic Staff Postgraduates Non-Academic Staff Students  | 
3 days | 0.50 per day | Non-renewal | 
| 
 Periodicals/ Newspapers  | 
Non-circulating | Not available | – | – | 
How to borrow
- You must present your Swinburne ID card to borrow.
 - To borrow books, go to a self-check machine.
 
How to avoid fines
- Renew items on or before the due date online or via library mobile app.
 - Check your account regularly.
 - Never lend your student ID card to anyone or borrow on someone else’s behalf. All fees associated with things borrowed on your account are your responsibility.
 - Report lost ID cards to the library immediately.
 
Making Payments
You can pay fines in person or send us an email for more information:
- Counter — you can make payment via e-wallet by scanning the QR Codes available at the counter
 - Email – [email protected] for payments and Library will provide the QR code.
 
Lost Items
- You are required to pay a replacement cost for damage or lost items plus an administration fee of RM20.00, failing which, borrowing privileges will be suspended, testamur will be withheld etc.
 - The replacement cost for lost/damaged item based on the current price if the item is still in print, or the average price for the subject area if the item is no longer available.
 - You can replace the item with a new copy or the new edition of the book.
 - You cannot borrow or renew until outstanding charges are paid or the item is replaced.
 
How to renew
- Log in to My Account to renew your loans, check your current loans and fines.
 - You can also renew your loans through Swinburne Sarawak Library mobile app. Download our app directly from the App Store or Google Play by searching for “Swinburne Sarawak Library”.
 - Renew in person at library service desk, by phone during opening hours (+6082 260 936) or email to [email protected]
 - You can renew an item any time before it is due. The renewal will be for the standard renewal period.
 - There is no renewal for short term items or counter-reserved loans.
 - You will not be able to renew an item if you have any overdue loans, unpaid fines, someone has placed a hold on your item or if your library membership has expired.
 
How to return
- Return your items to the service desk at the library.