Frequently asked questions
This is a collection of useful pieces of information and frequently asked questions. New items are added, based on enquiries that we receive.
The University Library
Registration
Enquiries
Borrowing books
- How many books can I borrow?
- Where do I go to borrow books?
- How long can I borrow books For?
- Can I borrow books for longer?
- What if someone's got the book I need?
- How do I find out what books I've got?
- How can I find out what my PIN is?
- How does the Library keep in touch?
- How do I get books from other libraries?
Returning books
- Where do I return books?
- What if the Library is closed?
- What if I return a book late?
- How do I know if a book is overdue?
The Library catalogue
- What is WebCat?
- Is all the Library's stock on WebCat?
- How can I find out if the Library has a book?
- How do I find out where a book is kept?
- How do I search WebCat?
- What if the book I want is not on the catalogue?
The Reserve Collection
- What is the Reserve Collection?
- Where is the Reserve Collection?
- How do I borrow from Reserve?
- How many Reserve items can I borrow?
- What are course boxes?
- Where are the course boxes?
- What happens if I return a Reserve item late?
- How long can I borrow Reserve items For?
- Can I book a Reserve Collection item?
- Do I have to return Reserve items in person?
Photocopying
Computing facilities
- Are there computers in the Library?
- Who do I talk to about problems with computers?
- Access to wireless network connections
Electronic information
- Can I search the Web in the Library?
- What is an "institutional login"?
- How do I get other passwords?
- Can I access journals & databases from home?
Finding books
- How do I find out where a book is kept?
- What is a "call number"?
- What does "quarto" mean?
- What does "stack" mean?
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