Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health Sciences School of Behavioural Science

Psychological Tests Resource Centre (Test Library)

The Department has an extensive collection of psychological testing material to support its fourth year and postgraduate programs.  The collection includes current editions of most of the widely used group and individual tests such as the WAIS, WISC, WMS, MMPI and NEO.  The collection also includes a wide range of tests for neuropsychological and clinical assessment, intellectual and developmental assessment and occupational and vocational testing.  The Department's collection is continually updating and expanding as new tests become available, and in response to the needs of its rapidly developing graduate programs.

Borrowing Procedures and Conditions


How do I borrow a test from the library?

  1. Register as a Test Resource Centre borrower. To do this, complete the Test Materials Registration Form Test Materials Registration Form PDF [PDF 15 kB], also available from the Psychology Office.
  2. Complete an Application to Borrow Test Material Form Test Materials Registration Form PDF [PDF 38 kB], also available from the Psychology Office. This form must be signed by the student’s supervisor in accordance with the reasons for borrowing test items specified below.
  3. Submit this form to the Psychology Office. Allow 48 hours for notification of the requested item(s). You will be contacted by email when the test is ready to be collected.

Requests must be made a MINIMUM OF 48 HOURS in advance of the collection date by submitting the form in advance: (i) in person; (ii) by email or (iii) by phone 8344 6377.

Who can borrow tests from the library?

Test resources are available to staff, graduate and fourth year students, and honorary staff of the Department of Psychology. Staff wishing to use test materials for undergraduate teaching purposes can do so by requesting the necessary items under their name. In this case, appropriate use and return of the test(s) by the due date will be the responsibility of the staff member.

Reciprocal borrowing arrangements exist between graduate students and staff of the Educational Psychology Unit, Faculty of Education. Individuals from the Educational Psychology Unit should follow the three steps outlined above to borrow a test from the Resource Centre, as well as provide proof of identification (university identification card) at the time of first borrowing.

Whilst the use of library resources is restricted to staff and students as specified above, the Department will consider other requests to borrow test materials on a case-by-case basis. The use of certain psychological tests is subject to qualification requirements, as stipulated by test publishers. The Resource Centre will consider all requests in light of these requirements. Requests should be made in writing to the Test Librarian, outlining the reason(s) for the request, the intended use of the test item(s), and where applicable, affiliations with staff members of the Department. Proof of appropriate qualifications should accompany the request where required. External student requests should be made in conjunction with the student’s supervisor and signed by both parties. In this case, appropriate use and return of the test(s) by the due date will be the responsibility of the supervisor. These case by case requests will be considered and approved at the discretion of the Resource Centre Convenor.

Conditions of borrowing tests

The purpose of borrowing tests from the Resource Centre is to promote student and staff education and research, and the acquisition of test administration skills for clinical training within the School. Borrowing of tests will not normally be approved for use on student clinical placement. Borrowing for reasons other than those outlined will be subject to specific consideration by the Resource Centre Convenor.

It is a requirement that use of test materials borrowed from the Resource Centre comply with the Australian Psychological Society (APS) Ethical Guidelines (4th edition) and the APS Code of Ethics. Where relevant, users must also meet the qualification requirements stipulated by the test publisher.

The period of a loan is 30 days (approximately 1 month) from the date “To be collected”, unless the test requested is a “High Use” test, in which case the loan is for 14 days (2 weeks) from the collection date, or less as stipulated by the Resource Centre Convenor. A person may borrow more than one test at any given time.

Resource Centre items requested for loan will be held for 1 week from the date “To be collected”. If you are unable to collect requested tests during this time, contact the Test Resources Librarian to arrange another day for collection. Tests that are not collected during this period will be returned to the Resource Centre and the loan will be cancelled.

All borrowers are required to return a test in the condition in which it was borrowed, subject to normal wear and tear. The applicant is liable for all damage and loss. Damage to a test may incur a replacement cost so that future staff and students can use the test. Borrowers should (in their own interest) immediately report damaged tests or missing test components not caused by them so as not to incur a replacement charge.

Students are not permitted to lend the test to any other person whilst it is borrowed in their name. When a test is borrowed it becomes the sole responsibility of the applicant to use and return. Where a graduate student uses a test borrowed by a staff member, it is the responsibility of the staff member to ensure appropriate use and return of the test by the due date.

All tests must be returned by the designated due date or fines will apply.

Why an application to borrow a test may be rejected

  1. A Test Materials Registration Form has not been submitted or is incomplete.
  2. The following information is missing or incomplete on the Application to Borrow Test Material Form:
    • Name and surname
    • Student ID number
    • Contact phone number
    • Student course/year
    • “Date to be collected” is at least 48 hours from the day the form is received
    • Applicant’s signature is missing
    • Supervisor’s signature is missing
  3. The requested test is on loan to another user. If this is the case, your application will be held and you will be notified when the test is available.
  4. The requested item is not owned by the Resource Centre.
  5. The applicant already has overdue test materials.
  6. The applicant does not meet the qualification requirements stipulated by the test publisher.
  7. Anticipated use of the test does not conform with the APS ethical guidelines and code of professional practice.

Extension requests

Extension requests will only be granted prior to the due date and will be approved subject to test demand. An extension will not be granted if another user has requested the test or if the request relates to an overdue test, as borrowing privileges are suspended once an item becomes overdue. To extend the borrowing period of a test, complete an Extension Request Form Extension Request Form PDF [PDF 29 kB] , available from the Psychology Office. If an extension request is rejected the test must be returned by the specified date or fines will apply.

Late returns policy

Test resources are limited and must be shared by a large number of staff and students. Failure to return tests or parts of tests on time is treated as a serious matter and will incur a fine for the period of time the test is overdue. Shorter loan periods will attract fines at a faster rate as items are in heavier demand. Late fines are as follows:

Any person unable to return a test by the due date should contact the Psychology Office and apply for an extension of the loan (outlined above).

Borrowing privileges will be suspended once an item becomes overdue and requests to borrow additional tests will not be granted.

After a period of three months (90 days), failure to return the test will result in an invoice of the replacement cost of the test.

Failure to pay fines and/or test replacement costs will result in the withholding of a student’s final grades until the cost is met.

Repeated failure to return tests on time will result in the loss of all future borrowing rights.

Long-term loan of test materials

Long-term loan of test materials is only available to staff, or graduate students for research (thesis) purposes, where data needs to be collected over an extended period. To apply for a long-term loan, complete an Application for Long Term Loan of Test Materials Application for Long Term Loan of test materials PDF Form [PDF 37 kB] , also available from the Psychology Office. Long-term loans will not be granted for “High Use” tests, or when the demand for the test exceeds the number of tests available. Long-term borrowers may be required to return a test for a period of increased demand. Long-term borrowing may then be renewed once this demand has subsided.

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