2. We offer:
help at information points at all sites
IT support
Library support
student ambassadors on hand during induction period
3. To enter & exit buildings – can’t get in without it
To print & photocopy
To add credit using value loaders or online
To borrow & request books
£5 charge to replace
Do not lend it to anyone else!
4. = My University of Sheffield Environment
University Portal to :
use email & other Google Apps
access course materials (MOLE)
search Library resources
book a PC or group study room
top up UCard with credit
get online help & support
5. 24/7 access to Library services & resources from
the Library tab in MUSE:
get your Library PIN
renew your books & avoid fines!
find your reading lists via myResource Lists
access print & electronic resources via StarPlus
find information on our Library web pages
use our subject guides and information skills tutorials
Subject help video
6. There are 4 main library sites
All with:
◦ networked PCs and Wi-Fi
◦ printers and photocopiers
◦ assistive software PCs
◦ group and silent study spaces
Remember! Many other computer rooms on campus –
check availability online
7. Open 24/7, 365 days a year
Key text books in all subject areas
Self-service reservations 24/7
Flexible space
Silent & bookable group study
spaces
Laptop loans
Media suite/skills suite
Café
More info
8. Western Bank Library
Arts & Humanities, Science, Social Sciences.
St. George’s Library
Engineering, Management, Economics, Informa
tion Studies
Health Sciences Library
Medicine, Dentistry and Health
Opening hours
9. Use our self service machines
Need your UCard and Library PIN
Loan normally 1 week; 2 days for heavily requested
books
Unlimited renewals unless book requested
Check ‘myLibrary Account’ in MUSE regularly to renew
books and avoid fines
If the book you want is unavailable, request it online and
we’ll email you when it’s ready to collect. 24/7 self-service
collection from the IC.
10. Swipe your UCard through
the unit next to the
printer/photocopier
Add credit online or use
value loaders
Print from any student PC
or your laptop and collect
at any printer
11. If you book a PC please turn up on time or it will be free for
others to use after 10 minutes
All PCs in the IC will log you off after 25 minutes of inactivity
Make sure you observe rules on
copyright and illegal downloading
12. The University provides you with
a Networked Filestore (U:drive)
Save your work to the U:drive
- it’s accessible via MUSE on or
off campus and is secure
Never work directly from a
memory stick or email
attachments. Save first to avoid
losing your work!
13. Wi-Fi available at all sites – refer to
‘Getting started with IT services’
booklet for instructions
More detailed instructions for specific
devices at
www.shef.ac.uk/cics/connect
Can also print from your own device
14. Please keep phones in silent mode
If you want to work as a group, please book a group study room
Silent study areas really are silent!
In the IC drinks are allowed in non-spill containers – policy at
other sites varies, so please check
Hot food can be eaten in the IC café; cold food in designated
snack areas
Throw rubbish away and use recycle bins
15. Useful web pages:
◦ www.shef.ac.uk/cics/students
◦ www.shef.ac.uk/library
◦ www.shef.ac.uk/infocommons
Follow us on Twitter
◦ www.twitter.com/cics
◦ www.twitter.com/unisheffieldlib
◦ www.twitter.com/shefinfocommons
16. Ask us – we’re here to help
Computers available all over campus
Renew your books and avoid fines
Don’t work directly from memory sticks or email
attachments – save first!
