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As an academic staff member or research assistant, you may ask the library to borrow films from the Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI) or the National Film and Sound Archive.

• Make sure the library does not have the item. From the library home page, click on the Catalogue tab and search for the item.
  
• Search either the ACMI or National Film and Sound Archive online catalogues to find the item.
• If the item is listed, note the catalogue number of the film or video required
• If the item is not found, the Interlending and Document Delivery staff may be able to locate the item at another library.
• Use the Request Film form to organise the loan of the film/video.

What are the costs involved?

• Items borrowed from the Cinemedia Access Collection are free.
• If the item is obtained through the Interlending and Document Delivery service you may be due for a fee.
• You will be charged for any overdue fees.

When will I know that I can have the film?

• You will receive confirmation of your screening dates once we have confirmation from the lending library.
• Contact the Inquiry Desk if you have not received confirmation two weeks prior to your screening dates.

Where do I collect/return the film?

• You can collect the film from the Inquiry Desk. The film will only be available for the specific screening dates requested.
• If you have the film for more than one day, you must lock it in a secure place overnight.
• You can return the film to the Inquiry Desk. It must be returned on the day of the last screening with a completed screening report.
• Do not rewind the film or video.

What are the conditions of loan?

• No charge may be made for admission to screenings.
• Films or videos may not be copied.
• Films or videos may not be lent to other persons or organisations and are not lent for home or private screenings.
• Your School is responsible for the cost of repair or damage.
• Do not repair damaged films or videos. Record the nature of the problem on the screening report.
• You must return the film or video by the due date.
• You must complete the screening report.
• Remember to return the lending library’s spools.