Sponsor Feature

Resource Centre

Welcome to the DRUG ARM Resource Centre - a public lending library specialising in resources on substance abuse and related issues. The Resource Centre is part of the Centre for Addiction Research & Education (CARE).

These pages provide:

General information about the DRUG ARM Resource Centre services facilities (below)
Access to our online catalogue and Library Home Page, which houses regular updates on new items available and links to important resources
Information about how to Register and borrow resources is at the bottom of this page.
Information about our school resource, Matters of Substance

The site also has links to:

Specific information about drugs
Drug fact sheets
DRUG ARM publications about AOD issues

The Resource Centre is staffed full-time by a librarian and library technician.

Specialist equipment in the Resource Centre has been proudly funded by the Queensland Government's Gambling Community Benefit Fund. This includes the copier, public computers, and the Fatal Vision demonstration goggles.

The Drug & Alcohol Information Centre is part of the DRUG ARM Resource Centre.

The Resource Centre can assist people to respond better to substance issues in their local community by:

Providing display materials
Providing fact sheets and information brochures on alcohol and other drugs
Providing resources for drug education in schools
Providing support to families and young people.

Visit the Resource Centre
The Resource Centre welcomes visitors:
Weekdays, 8.30a.m. - 4.45 p.m. (Closed on public holidays)
Level 2, 24 Hamilton Place, BOWEN HILLS QLD 4006

Mail:	GPO Box 590, BRISBANE QLD 4001
Telephone:	(07) 3620 8824
Fax:	(07) 3620 8823
Email:	library@drugarm.com.au

Equipment Bookings: visit the Service desk in the Resource Centre

Copying services: visit the service desk in the Resource Centre

Interlibrary Loans: visit the service desk in the Resource Centre or contact the Librarian

Visit the Toowoomba Branch:

DRUG ARM Information Centre Toowoomba
63 Neil Street, TOOWOOMBA QLD 4350

Mail:	PO Box 2617, TOOWOOMBA QLD 4350
Telephone:	(07) 4639 1313
Fax:	(07) 4637 8758

This Information Centre has materials available to the public:

Fact sheets
Brochures and booklets
A reference collection
Video viewing facilities
Internet and online access to the Resource Centre catalogue

Lending Services

Who can borrow?
The public is welcome to borrow from the Centre. You will need to fill out a borrower registration form and present two forms of identification.
For all students, except postgraduates, this must be accompanied by an authorization form signed by their parent or tutor/lecturer.

Is there a cost?
There is no cost for borrowing books and posters.
Videos/DVDs are loaned for $5.00 each plus postage and handling.

How many resources can I borrow?
Three items (books, posters and kits)
Two videos or DVDs

How long can I borrow for?
Resources can be borrowed for up to four weeks

Postal service
Arrangements can be made for resources to be posted outside the Brisbane metropolitan area. Postage is charged to the borrower.

Registration Form
Individual borrowers can download a registration form for the Resource Centre from the website.

Organisations are also welcom to become a member of the Resource Centre but should use a separate Organisation Registration Form.