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Borrowing Library Materials

How do I find a book?

Use the Library Catalogue to check availability.
If it's in stock, find the book on the shelves using the class number.
If we don't have the item in stock, you can use our Inter-Library Loans service for a modest fee, or one of our Library access schemes.

How do I reserve a book?

If all our copies of the book you want are on loan you may reserve a copy.

Simply click on the 'Reserve' option in the book’s catalogue record and type in your 9 digit U.B. number and your library PIN.
Select the Library you wish to pick up your reservation from and click on the 'submit' button.
You will see a 'reservation successful' message.
Once a copy becomes available the Library will notify you by e-mail.

Please note that sometimes there can be several reservations on a title. You will be added to the reservation queue and reservations will be satisfied in order of priority.

What can I borrow

Undergraduate Students - 8 items plus 6 Quick Service items.
Postgraduate Students - 14 items plus 6 Quick Service items.
Non-Academic Staff - 8 items plus 6 Quick Service items.
Academic Staff - 14 items plus 6 Quick Service items.

Quick Service items are short-loan items available from the J.B. Priestley Library self-service room located to the right of the Counter on Floor 0. Items can be borrowed for 24 hours, or from Friday to Monday morning.

Use the self-issue machines to borrow library materials. Quick Service items and materials you have reserved may be borrowed using a dedicated self-issue machine located in the self-service room.

Tip! Loan periods vary, and you cannot borrow anything if you have a fine of £5 or more.

Are fines charged for overdue books?

Yes! - Please return books promptly, especially if recalled by another reader, so that as many students as possible have a chance to use them. Overdue notices are normally sent by e-mail to students (please check your e-mail box regularly). If you have an outstanding fine of £5 or more you will not be allowed further borrowing until the fine is paid. A list of current fines is provided.

How do I renew my book?

Either by:

Phoning our 24-hour renewals service - 01274 233342.
Logging into your record via the Library Catalogue under the Borrower Info tab.

Tip! You can’t renew if you have a fine of £5 or more, or if the book has been reserved.

How do I return my book?

Use the self-returns machine in the J.B. Priestley Building, or go to the counter at the Management Library.

Tip! You can also drop the book into the chute on the wall outside the J.B. Priestley Building at any time.

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