University of Newcastle Library Guides
An affiliate access account can be created if you need access to UON online systems or computers and are not employed directly by UON. There are two categories of affiliated user.
For more information, please see information provided for Library Borrowers
IT affiliated user request form
For access to online materials affiliate staff are required to complete an "IT affiliated user request form" which contains the information relating to either Category 1 or Category 2 affiliation.
Once completed, a UON unique Affiliate number (UON staff number) will be sent to your nominated email account. You will then be able to activate your account. Go to New Staff Computing Accounts and follow the process.
IT affiliate - Access to online materials and resources
Upon acceptance of application to University of Newcastle IT, IT affiliates are manually added by UON IT
Access for IT affiliates includes:
Access is not provided to IT affiliates for :
Affiliate membership must be applied for at the start of each year. Providing your details to the University indicates agreement to the Library Use Policy, and is an annual requirement.
Affiliates have the same privileges as Staff members
For access to online materials affiliate staff are required to apply for an affiliate access account
For access to our physical materials affiliate staff are required to provide a letter signed by the Head of School addressed in writing to:
The Office of the University Librarian, Auchmuty Library, University of Newcastle, Callaghan NSW 2308
indicating that Library membership is a requirement of the Affiliate's work for the benefit of the University of Newcastle. Staff details (name, home address, contact phone numbers and work email address) are required. Please attach the letter and details in an email to lendenq@newcastle.edu.au
Library affiliate - Access to physical materials
Upon acceptance of application by the University Librarian, University of Newcastle Library affiliates are manually added by Library staff.
Access for Library affiliates includes:
Access is not provided to Library affiliates for :