| Phone: 5449 2700
Fax: 5441 2247
Email: ncglib@ncgrl.vic.gov.au
Libraries operate in Bendigo, Eaglehawk, Heathcote and Kangaroo Flat. The City of Greater Bendigo, a member of the Goldfields Library Corporation, is represented on the Library Board and provides funding to the library.
The libraries offer a wide range of services to the community including items available to borrow , the Goldfields Research Centre, the Bendigo Regional Archives Centre, home library service, children’s and family services, inter-library loans, display spaces, Internet access, Goldfields Living Library and the Mobile library.
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| Available to borrow | | Library membership is free and members can borrow:
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 | books | | magazines | | audio books on cassette, CD and MP3 | | DVDs | | music CDs
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| Charges | | A nominal fee is charged for overdue items. A current list of charges is displayed in each library.
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| Goldfields Research Centre | | The Goldfields Research Centre is on the first floor of the Bendigo Library, and contains specialised collections of books, CD-ROMs, microforms and databases covering Bendigo, the Goldfields, Australiana, genealogy, and children’s literature.
Historical papers for many local areas are also kept. Local genealogical group members will help with research at specified times, or by appointment.
Extensive local history resources and skilled staff are available.
The Bendigo Regional Archives Centre, at the Goldfields Research Centre, provides access to government and non-government historic records for the region.
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| Inter Library Loans | | This service involves a reciprocal arrangement between all Victorian libraries giving members access to any item in any collection available for borrowing. Inter-Library loans charge a delivery fee based on the item and its location.
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| Internet access | | Free internet and computer access is available at all Goldfields Libraries. Sessions are booked for a maximum of one hour per day. Library membership is required for regular use.
The Goldfields Library Corporation website details opening hours, the catalogue, membership information, reservations and renewals.
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| Renewals | | If not already reserved items may be renewed in person, by phone or via the Internet.
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