Information services for
  students, wherever you are

Postal loans of texts and assessment materials, DVDs and monographs are available to Renwick distance students. Librarians will also access and email journal articles, book chapters and perform database searches to assist students as required. Please contact the librarian to discuss your needs.

On campus facilities

The Rydge Family Library moved into a new, purpose-built facility in 2010. With more space to house the collection, the flexibility of a Wi-Fi network and laptops for students to access e-learning materials, we offer a comfortable and modern environment for students and staff. A quiet study room is available for group or individual student use. The library is adjacent to the Renwick Centre Student Common Room, with access to kitchen facilities, a DVD player and study space.

Technology

Remote access to online material via NEWCAT ensures that distance students and staff, wherever they are working, have access to the information they need. E-books, journal articles and short loan readings are available online. Within the library, desktop PCs, printing and photocopying facilities, DVD players, laptops and a Wi-Fi network ensure that students have access to the study facilities they require for effective learning and research.

Norman Rydge, AM OBE is Vice-Patron of the Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children. He was a member of the Board of Directors from 1977 until 2009, and was President from 1995 until 2009. He and his wife Lorita, together with his family, have been exceptional supporters of the Royal Institute for Deaf and Blind Children.

RIDBC Renwick Centre is affiliated with the University of Newcastle . Our library materials are catalogued on NEWCAT, the university's library catalogue, and are managed via their library management system. All Renwick students, as postgraduate students of University of Newcastle, are able to access the full range of library services and resources offered at Newcastle, as well as the specialised materials at Renwick.

NEWCAT

All the information resources of the Rydge Family Library are listed on the NEWCAT catalogue (when doing a search, limit the location field to Renwick). Holds, requests and renewals are made via MY LIBRARY on NEWCAT using your library borrower number (student number) and self-allocated PIN.

Use NEWCAT

If it has been written about deafness or hearing impairment, blindness or vision impairment, chances are you will find it in the Rydge Family Library. Our monograph collection includes specialised material published both in Australia and overseas. We maintain a core collection of journals in the field of education for the sensory impaired child, in both print and electronic form, as well as books, conference proceedings, annual reports, newsletters, videos, DVDs, kits and CD-ROM. The library also holds archival material documenting the 150 year old history of RIDBC.

Browse our collections


• Displays
• DVD / Video (coming soon)
• e-Books (coming soon)
• Kits
• Journals
• Reference shelves
• Subject guides (Resources)
• New items

Location:
361-365 North Rocks Road, North Rocks, Australia

Mail:
Private Bag 29, Parramatta NSW 2124 Australia

Postgraduate Study and General Enquiries:

• E-mail: renwickenq@ridbc.org.au
• Phone / TTY: (02) 9872 0303
• Fax: (02) 9873 1614

Continuing Professional Education:

• E-mail: mailcpe@ridbc.org.au
• Phone: (02) 9872 0302
• Fax: (02) 9872 0824

Accommodation Officer:

Information about King House covers bookings, costs, forms and the facilities available for those requiring accommodation.

• E-mail: king.house@ridbc.org.au
• Phone (Mon, Tue, Wed): (02) 9872 0373
• Phone (Thu, Fri): (02) 9872 0303
• Fax: (02) 9872 0824

Library:

The library's hours are 9 am - 5 pm daily. Extended hours to 8 pm on Wednesdays during semester.
These hours may be subject to change.
The Library is closed on weekends and public holidays.

• E-mail: renwick.library@ridbc.org.au
• Phone: (02) 9872 0285
• Fax: (02) 9872 0809

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