Library

The AAQ Library contains numerous items on a wide range of astronomically related topics published from 1797 ("A Complete System Of Astronomy" by Rev. S. Vince, Cambridge) to present. Members have access to an online Library catalogue which holds selected books from the recent era. Please contact the Librarian for information on the older items in the Library.

A selection of library items is bought to each meeting for members to borrow (see Borrowing Conditions). Please contact the librarian prior to the meeting to borrow a specific library item. Library items can also be posted to members unable to attend the meetings.

Check out the searchable Online Library Catalogue database



Borrowing Conditions PDF Print E-mail
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A selection of books, atlases, magazines, computer software, videos, audio tapes, slides, posters and AAQ records are available from the AAQ Library for loan to members free of charge. The following conditions apply to borrowing library material:

  • The borrower must be a financial member of the Astronomical Association of Queensland.
  • The borrowed material shall be returned immediately if the member ceases to be financial or resigns.
  • The borrowed material shall be kept in good condition. Any material that is lost or damaged must be reported to the AAQ Librarian immediately.
  • It is the responsibility of the borrower to replace any material that is lost or severely damaged.
  • The maximum loan periods for borrowed items are:

Item Maximum Loan Period 
 Magazines (< 6 months old) 1 month
 Magazines (6 – 12 months old) 2 months
 Magazines (> 1 year old) 4 months
 Books (< 5 years old) 2 months
 Books (> 5 years old) 4 months
 Atlases / Computer Software /
Videos / Audio Tapes / Slides /
Posters / AAQ Records
 4 months


  • The AAQ Council may change the maximum loan period duration without notice.
  • The AAQ Council, via the Librarian, may require borrowed items to be returned before the maximum loan period expires.
  • The AAQ will upon request post library items to members that are unable to attend the meetings. The outbound postage on the first selection of library items per member per year will be paid by the AAQ. Borrowers are responsible for paying return postage and outbound postage on any subsequent selections in a calendar year.
Last Updated on Sunday, 24 August 2008 19:15
 
Book Reviews PDF Print E-mail
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The following short articles by members reviewing recent books are provided to assist you with your selection from the AAQ Library. The articles, listed in alphabetical order, are in PDF format and are less than 100kB in size.

Last Updated on Tuesday, 20 September 2011 11:29
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