Did you know? -- How to log in to EQUELLA

• Go to SWSi website ( http://swsi.tafensw.edu.au)
• Click on Students

• Select Student Services menu, then click Library services to open links

• Select eResources to open EQUELLA login Page
• Enter your DEC user ID and Password, then click on Log in

Did you know? -- How to change your DEC Portal password

• Go to SWSi website ( http://swsi.tafensw.edu.au)
• Click on Students

• Select Current Students menu, then click Online services to open links

• Select Student DEC Portal to open NSW Department of Education & Training Portal Login Page
• Enter your DEC user ID and Password, then click on Log in

• Inside your DEC account, select Change Password and follow the prompts

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Did you know? -- How to access the Student Wireless Network

If you want to connect your iPhone, iPad, or laptop to the campus' student wireless network, please refer to the following instructions.  Also, you can find the printed copy in your Library as well.

   

Did you know? -- Where to find your Username and Password

If you want to perform the following tasks, you need to use your TAFE username and password.

• access internet
• check your examination result
• access Moodle course
• connect your laptop / smartphone to the Wi-Fi
• set up your device's Wi-Fi connection
• search Library databases
• access the Library eBook collection

Your user name and temporary password is printed on the bottom of your TAFE enrolment receipt.

If you have lost your username or password, you need to go to the Admin. Customer Service Centre to reset your temporary password. The Service Centre is in:-

• Ground floor, Building A (Lidcombe)
• Ground floor, Building B (Chullora)

Did you know? -- How to use the scanners in the Library

The Libraries use our photocopiers as scanners. You can scan your photo, picture, or document in Colour or Black&White, and the image file will be sent to any e-mail account which you assign. It’s easy to use the scanner, as follows:-

• press [All Services] button
• select [E-mail] icon
• select [Keyboard] to enter your e-mail address
• choose the Scanning Color for your image file
• choose the image File Format
• select the Subject box to enter the subject of the e-mail
• select the Message box to enter any reminder notes
• press [Start] button to start the scanning
• logon into your email account to receive the image file
  
  
  

Did you know? -- How to put money on your TAFECard

If you want to use your TAFECard to pay for computer printing, and photocopying in the Library, or parking fees, you need to use the Autoloader to add value into your TAFECard account before you operate the machines.

It's easy to use the Autoloader, as follows:-

1. swipe your TAFECard
2. insert coins / notes (no change given, but money remains on your card)
3. press Finish button to close your account

Did you know? -- How to print your file in the Library

Our Libraries use our photocopiers as computer printers. You can print in Black & White or in Colour. The charges are the same as for photocopying.

 

Did you know? -- if the item belongs to another library – how to borrow it.

If an item belongs to another TAFE library, you have 2 ways to borrow the item. 

• your TAFECard can be used at any NSW TAFE library, you may just go to that library to borrow the item.
• contact your own Library in person to arrange an Inter-Library Loan.  You will need to fill in the request form.

Did you know? – if the item is on loan -- how to place a Hold

If items are currently on loan, you have 2 ways to Hold / Reserve items that have been borrowed. 

• contact the Library in person
• contact the Library by phone
• 9643 4540 (Lidcombe)
• 9742 0430 (Chullora)

When an item is Held / Reserved, it must be returned to the Library by the due date by the current borrower.  Renewal won't be possible.

Did you know? -- The TAFE Library Catalogue

• contains details of holdings for all TAFE NSW libraries
• can be searched from anywhere on the internet (http://tafecat.tafensw.edu.au/tafecat.html)
• shows you what is on loan and what is available on the shelves
• allows you to create a list of the titles relevant to your studies
• allows you to copy, edit, paste and save the list of titles
• allows you to email search results to your own personal accounts
• allows you to see your borrower record and item due dates through MyAccount
• pick up a brochure at the Library for further details
  

Did you know? -- What happens when a loaned item is overdue.

privileges stopped for all library services

if you contact us within 3 days, we may be able to arrange a renewal

if items are not returned after 1 week a reminder notice will be posted to you

if items are not returned after 2 weeks a final notice will be posted to you

if items are not returned after 3 weeks a Breach of Discipline notice will be posted to you

at this stage a $10 fee applies to each overdue item

and your results / transcripts are withheld until all fees are settled

pick up a brochure at the Library for further details

Did you know? - renewing library loans

You have many ways to renew your loaned items:-

• contact the Library in person
• contact the Library by phone
• 9643 4540 (Lidcombe)
• 9742 0430 (Chullora)


• renew online via the TAFE Catalogue
• please contact the Library for your Library Account PIN number
          (if the items are overdue or reserved, you may not be able to renew them)

Did you know?

• you may borrow 15 items in any format




 
• most items maybe renewed twice
• providing the items are not overdue
• providing the items have not been reserved


• most loans and renewals are for 2 weeks
• please return or renew item / items on or before the due date

Did you know?

If you are a new student, and have not used our Libraries yet, here's some great news:-

• your TAFECard is also your Library card to use at all TAFE Libraries
• your TAFECard can also operate the Library's photocopiers, printers, and campus boomgates
• please notify the Library of the TAFECard's loss, any change of your address, telephone number, or other personal details as soon as possible.