Library services

To promote Chinese language and culture in Australia and support academic research related to China, the Centre for China Studies established a library under the auspices of La Trobe University, Peking University, Beijing Foreign Studies University, the Consulate General of People’s Republic of China in Melbourne and Professor David Holm.

The library currently houses approximately 5000 books and 50 different types of journals and newspapers, covering literature, art, culture, history, politics, economics, management, health, law, science and many other subject areas. The majority of the collection is in Chinese, which provides interested scholars and students a rich resource related to China studies. The collection also owns hundreds of language text books and materials for Chinese language learners.

Loan conditions

  • Before a loan is approved, the borrower must produce a La Trobe University Student/Staff Identity Card.
  • A Borrower shall be responsible for the safekeeping of any item borrowed.
  • No item on loan shall be transferred from the Borrower to any other person.

Loan quotas

  • 5 items

Loan period

  • 4 weeks

Extensions

  • A Borrower may apply to the CCS staff no less than 1 week before the Due Date for a loan extension.
  • One extension of 4 weeks only may be granted.
  • The CCS staff may decline to allow a loan extension if it is considered that the item in question is in demand.
  • Extensions do not apply to any journals and newspapers.

Damage or defacement

Any damage or defacement of Library Materials by marking, erasure or mutilation is forbidden and the Borrower of any item returned damaged may, at the discretion of the Centre’s staff, be charged a Replacement Fee or may be charged such sum as the staff consider sufficient to effect repair of the damaged item or items.