Library On-Line
Welcome!
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The City of Busselton Public Libraries welcome you to Library On-Line. From here you can find infomation about our libraries and access the library's online services. |
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Our Libraries Please click on the library name for further information |
| Opening Hours Monday to Wednesday 9:30am - 5:30pm Thursday 9:30am - 7:00pm Friday 9:30am - 5:30pm Saturday 9:30am - 12 noon |
| Dunsborough Library |
| Opening Hours Monday to Thursday 9:30am - 6:00pm Friday 9:30am - 1:30pm Saturday 9:30 - 12 noon |
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Everyone is welcome to join the library. Please ask for our ‘Joining the City of Busselton Public Libraries - 'Your Options' brochure. All memberships will be processed on the spot on completion of membership application and presenting required identification. |
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Library Online Services From here you can access the library catalogue and browse our collection, reserve an item even if it's not in stock, renew your items if they are not overdue or in demand and update you details. |
| Library Online Resources & Handy Links Click Here |
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| Library Resources |
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The library offers a wide range of fiction and non fiction resources in a variety of formats including large print, talking books, magazines and newspapers, DVDs and CD-ROMs. The junior section offers pre-schoolers a choice of bright, attractive picture books and for older children there is a great selection of popular fiction and non fiction, magazines, graphic novels, puzzles, DVDs and CD-ROMs. A Language Learning Centre is housed at the Busselton Library and offers books, DVDs, CDs, CD-ROMs and other material in languages other than English with many more titles being available on request. Ancestry Library EditionAncestry Library Edition is a huge subscription database, similar to the popular Ancestry.com, which you can use to trace your ancestors. It consists of thousands of smaller databases, some of which are listed below. It is available on all public computers at Busselton and Dunsborough Library Branches. Please note that you cannot access Ancestry from home. Popular databases available on Ancestry Library Edition include:
Visit your local branch to access Ancestry Library Edition! |
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| Library Services |
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Childrens Storytime & Holiday Activities Storytime and holiday activities for children are run regularly throughout the year including Baby Bounce and Storytime. Upcoming Sessions: BUSSELTON LIBRARY DUNSBOROUGH LIBRARY School Holiday activities are designed with primary school age children in mind and generally run for about one hour. Please check with you local branch and in the local press for further details. Regular updates will also be added to our facebook page. Events & Displays The libraries are happy to host displays for not for profit community groups upon request and space allowing. Both libraries also hold special events, including author visits and book groups, that are advertised in the local media. Homebound Service The library delivers resources to clients who are homebound. If you or any of your relatives or friends would like to avail themselves of this service please contact your nearest branch library for further information. Internet & Computer Access The City of Busselton Public libraries provide free internet and word processing facilities at both branches. You can browse the internet and check your email. Black and White Printing is available at twenty cents per page. Click the PC Reservation image to reserve a computer at either Busselton or Dunsborough Library |
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Photocopier A4 and A3 paper sizes available. Black & White printing at 20 cents per page at Busselton Library. |
Busselton Library
Busselton library is the main branch for the City of Busselton Libraries and is located in Stanley Street, Busselton near the Post Office.
Library Opening Hours
Monday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9:30am - 7:00pm
Friday 9:30am - 5:30pm
Saturday 9:30am - 12:00pm
Contact Details
Phone: 9754 1588
Email: library@busselton.wa.gov.au
Dunsborough Library
Dunsborough library is located within the Naturaliste Community Centre, Dunsborough Lakes Drive, Dunsborough.
Library Opening Hours
Monday 9:30am - 6:00pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 6:00pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 6:00pm
Thursday 9:30am - 6:00pm
Friday 9:30am - 1:30pm
Saturday 9:30am - 12:00pm
Contact Details
Phone: 9756 7111
Email: dunslib@busselton.wa.gov.au
Internet Access Policy
The City of Busselton Public libraries provides internet access subject to customers reading and agreeing to the following Conditions of Use:
- Customers using the internet have a responsibility to ensure safe and appropriate use of the internet.
- Bookings are required prior to accessing the internet. Bookings can be made for one hour blocks with a maximum of two hours per day.
- Latecomers forfeit the unused portion of their booked time. If more then 15 minutes late, the balance may be allocated to another customer.
- Supervision of a child’s access to the internet is the responsibility of the parent or guardian. A parent or guardian must sign an Internet Permission User Card to allow their child to use the internet unsupervised. (A legally independent adolescent is exempted from this requirement. Documentation such as Centrelink information required).Children under the age of 16 are not allowed to use public internet computers during school hours 9:30a.m. – 3:00p.m. unless accompanied by a parent or guardian or in possession of a pass from school.
- Children under the age of 16 are not allowed to use public internet computers during school hours 9:30a.m. - 3:00p.m., unless accompanied by a parent or guardian or in possession of a pass from school.
- In accordance with the City of Busselton Schedule of Fees and Charges: Internet and Email access is free. Printing is charded at 20¢ per page.
- Users are to abide by copyright regulations, licensing agreements and the WA Censorship Act 1996.
- This facility may not be used for the purpose of downloading or accessing information which may be considered to be pornographic or illegal. Any conduct deemed to be unsuitable whilst using the computers (changing settings, vandalism, etc.) or downloading software with the intent of installing onto library equipment will result in the termination of your current session and you could be barred from using the library computers permanently.
- The City of Busselton Public Libraries does not monitor or filter information accessed through the internet and therefore cannot be held responsible for its contents. The Library affirms its traditional role in not censoring or monitoring use of its resources, regardless of format. However the library reserves the right to deny access to certain sites if any of the conditions of use are breached.
- The City of Busselton public libraries does not take responsibility for any technical problems in accessing sites on the internet, saving documents or the accuracy of any information obtained.
- Food or drink is not to be consumed at the internet workstations.
On-Line Databases & Handy Links
On-Line resources are available to members of the library from the comfort of your home or within the library. Simply click on the icon or the underlined text.
You may also need your City of Busselton library card.
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e-Resources for State Library Members | |
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NEW! OverDrive E-Book Resources Provided by The State Library of Western Australia You will need you Busselton Public Libray card to access OverDrive | |
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Britannica Find information quickly with one of the world's best known encyclopedias | |
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ANZ Reference Centre | |
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Business Source Elite | |
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GreenFILE | |
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Health & Wellness Resource Centre Easy to use medical reference for all ages and levels | |
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The Cochrane Library | |
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Popular Magazines Plus Gale's Popular Magazines Plus has a strong focus on current events, sports, science and health. Access full text news Limited News including The Australian and other Titles such as Choice, Australian Women's Weekly, Australian Geographic, Inside Cricket and more. | |
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Novelist A great guide for fiction readers. Find your favorite author, look for similar titles create book lists and more | |
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Australia Trove | |
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Ask Us | |
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Busselton Public Libraries Catalogue Search and reserve items available at Busselton or Dunsborough Library | |
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The Computer School Enter the first 6 letters & numbers of your Busselton library card when asked for the Skills Index Password | |
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Recommended Websites | |
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PC Reservation |
Links to kids websites
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TumbleBooks | |
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Reading Planet | |
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The Little BigBook Club | |
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Britannica Junior | |
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Busythings Is an online resource for the early years that includes 115+ fun learning activities that help children learn important skills in the key learning areas of creative development, problem solving, reasoning, numeracy, communication, language and literacy and knowledge and understanding of the world | |
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Protecting Yourself Online What Everyone Needs To Know
booklet produced by the Australian Government