Introduction tothe Library

The LibraryExtensive opening hoursProvides the electronic library available 24/7Wide variety of other resources: books, newspapers, journalsDVDs, CDs Historical and archive material

Extensive opening hours

Provides the electronic library available 24/7

Wide variety of other resources:

books, newspapers, journals

DVDs, CDs

Historical and archive material

Finding your way aroundThree floors, each with books and journals for different subjectsCatalogue terminals, PCs, printers and photocopiers on all floorsBuilding colour-coded for easier navigation: English on C Floor (Blue Zone) -YFloor plans availableOnline Library Tour & Finding Books Guide

Three floors, each with books and journals for different subjects

Catalogue terminals, PCs, printers and photocopiers on all floors

Building colour-coded for easier navigation: English on C Floor (Blue Zone) -Y

Floor plans available

Online Library Tour &

Using Information960 reader places in the LibraryAreas for quiet studySilent area – Reading Room on B floorGroup study rooms on A floorBorrow at issue desk or self-issue machine – you must have your Library card Return at desk or through letter boxPhotocopy - £2 card, can be re-creditedElectronic - print, save, e-mail

960 reader places in the Library

Areas for quiet study

Silent area – Reading Room on B floor

Group study rooms on A floor

Borrow at issue desk or self-issue machine – you must have your Library card

Return at desk or through letter box

Photocopy - £2 card, can be re-credited

Electronic - print, save, e-mail

Finding information – print and media resourcesCatalogue: http://cat.lib.lancs.ac.uk/Search author, title, subject (keyword)Results:Location of item in the LibraryHow long can you borrow it for?If it’s already on loanyou can reserve it

Search

author, title, subject (keyword)

Results:

Location of item in the Library

How long can you borrow it for?

If it’s already on loan

you can reserve it

Catalogue

Catalogue

Catalogue

Managing your BorrowingMy Library Card via catalogueLog on using card number and passwordSee what you’ve got on loanRenewReserveCreate PIN for self-issue machine

My Library Card via catalogue

Log on using card number and password

See what you’ve got on loan

Renew

Reserve

Create PIN for self-issue machine

Short Loan CollectionSeparate collection of most popular textbooksIn purple zone on A floorBorrow items for 24 hours or set slot of up to 3 hours Can book a 3 hour slot in advance through the catalogueHigh fines for late return to encourage circulation

Separate collection of most popular textbooks

In purple zone on A floor

Borrow items for 24 hours or set slot of up to 3 hours

Can book a 3 hour slot in advance through the catalogue

High fines for late return to encourage circulation

Finding information –electronic resourcesMetaLib is the Library’s search engine – access to high quality academic materialsAccess MetaLib via Library home page - http://libweb.lancs.ac.uk

MetaLib is the Library’s search engine – access to high quality academic materials

Access MetaLib via Library home page - http://libweb.lancs.ac.uk

Finding information –electronic resourcesUse Find Databases option e.g. for JSTOR or Project Muse

Finding information –electronic resources

Finding information –electronic resourcesClick on the database title

Finding information –electronic resources

Library StaffSubject librarians: English – Louise Tripp, C42, Library l.tripp@lancaster.ac.uk Tel. (5)92546Enquiry deskAsk a Librarian – chat and e-mailSpecialist staff Disability/dyslexia issues – f.rhodes@lancaster.ac.ukPractical supportAssistive equipmentGetting Help

Subject librarians:

English – Louise Tripp, C42, Library l.tripp@lancaster.ac.uk Tel. (5)92546

Enquiry desk

Ask a Librarian – chat and e-mail

Specialist staff

Disability/dyslexia issues – f.rhodes@lancaster.ac.uk

Practical support

Assistive equipment

Getting HelpLibrary Home Pagehttp://libweb.lancs.ac.uk/ New Students web page:Search the library catalogueFinding books and journals in the librarySubject helpAnd much more …LINKS tutorialsInformation Literacy pages

New Students web page:

Search the library catalogue

Finding books and journals in the library

Subject help

And much more …

LINKS tutorials

Information Literacy pages