Access Cards / ID Cards
Identity Cards
New staff and associate ID cards which incorporate Library borrowing facilites, access control to buildings and car parking access are issued to staff and associates of the University who are currently considered "Active" in THEMIS.
Information on eligibility, terms and conditions and the application form can be found below:
Student Access Privileges
Access to buildings is automatically programmed to newly printed cards the day following their collection. The access permissions are determined in consultation with organisational units and are reviewed prior to the commencement of each semester.
Variations to Access Privileges
Variation to the default staff or student access privileges programmed onto cards can be submitted to Access Control by organisational unit managers or their delegates. A copy of the required documentation (such as request form) shall be provided at their request.
Staff Access Privileges
Staff access is determined in consultation with organisational unit nominees.
Building Access for Staff Information Sheet
Access Cards Building Request Approvers List
Card Readers
Two types of readers on campus - swipe and proximity:
1. Swipe readers read the black strip on the back of the ID cards.
2. Proximity readers read the chip via radio waves.
Proximity card readers look like the following images:
Place the card against the face of the reader for 1-2 seconds for it to be read. Old cards can be returned to the Security & Traffic Reception for recycling.
ID cards have a radio antennae built into them, please do not put holes in the cards as they will not work and you will be charged to replace them.
Security Systems Maintenance
For any faulty hardware (including CCTV) or repetitive alarms, please email Access Control with 'Service' in the subject field and as much detail as possible (such as location and frequency of fault). A security technician shall investigate reported faults within 24 hours of receipt of notification.
Faults can be reported via your Building supervisor, Asset Services (x46000) or email access-control@unimelb.edu.au and in the subject field put 'Service'.