Copying and printing services

The University uses recycled paper in photocopiers and printers.

Copyright and photocopying

The Copyright Act 1968 (Cth) allows you to photocopy a 'reasonable portion' of a copyright protected work as a 'fair dealing for research and study'.

A 'reasonable portion' is defined as :

  • Journal articles: one article per issue of a journal, two or more articles per issue if all the articles are required for the same research or course of study.
  • Text books and other published works: 10% or one chapter (whichever is greater).


For more information please go to the University's Copyright website

Location of copiers and printers

Photocopiers

South Street Campus Library
Learning Common North Wing
  • Murdoch Print Level 3
  • Reserve Collection Level 3
    including transparencies
Learning Common Link
  • Level 3 including transparencies
  • Level 2 including transparencies
Library South Wing
  • Level 4
  • Level 3
  • Level 2
  • Level 1

Veterinary Library
Photocopy Room (Vet CS 2.014)
Self service copiers
Transparency copier

Rockingham Regional Campus Library
Level 1 & 2
  • Self service copiers
  • Reserve collection self service copier

Printers

South Street Campus Library
Learning Common North Wing
  • Level 2
  • Level 3
Learning Common Link
  • Link Level 2
Library South Wing
  • eLibrary Level 3
  • Microfiche/film Printer
    Level 1 Room 1.016

Veterinary Library
Veterinary Library (Vet CS 2.014)

Rockingham Regional Campus Library
  • eLibrary (Level 2 Room 2.005)
  • General access PCs (Level 1)

Assistance with photocopying

Request assistance during office hours from Murdoch Print at the South Street Campus Library, North Wing Level 3 or after hours at the Enquiry Desk. At the other campus libraries, assistance is available from the Loans or Reference Desk at each library.

Paying for copying

Use your Murdoch staff or student ID card to pay for your photocopying. Other library users may use any card with a magnetic strip (eg. Medicare card).

Add credit to your photocopy account using the Autoloaders located in the South Street Campus Library North Wing Level 3 and Level 2, the Veterinary Library, Rockingham Campus Library and Peel campus Library.

Note - The Autoloaders only accept cash, and DO NOT GIVE CHANGE. Refunds are not available.

Change machine

Change is available in the South Street Campus Library from the change machine on North Wing Level 2 near the IT Service Desk, and at Rockingham Regional Campus Library.

Using your University Card

  1. Wand or swipe your card through the card reader beside the copier.
  2. The first time you use your card for copying you will be asked for a PIN. Enter a four-digit number, press ENTER, re-enter the number and press ENTER again.
  3. Every time you use your card you will need to enter the PIN only once.
  4. If you forget your PIN number, contact the IT Service Desk.
  5. When you have finished copying, remember to press the FINISH button.

If you lose your card, report it to the IT Service Desk Counter and to Library staff.

Charging photocopying to accounts

Staff and postgraduate students may charge copying and printing costs to account codes, upon presentation of the appropriate request form (signed by their School or Faculty) to staff at the IT Service Desk Counter in the South Street Campus Library.

Scanning, laminating, binding and colour copying

Scanning is available at the IT Service Counter.

Laminating, binding and colour copying are available at Murdoch Print in the South Street Campus Library.

Binding services are also provided by the Library for doctorate theses requiring hard cover binding. 
Find out more about thesis binding.

Charges

Photocopying
A4 black & white plain paper $0.11
A3 black & white plain paper $0.20
A4 black & white transparency $0.70
Printing
A4 black & white plain paper $0.11
Colour copying
Check with Murdoch Print
 from $0.80
Laminating and binding
Check with Murdoch Print