2. The Libraries (until Sept 2017)
Bedford Library
Criminology, Economics, Geography,
History, International Relations, Law,
Management, Politics, Philosophy,
Religion, Sciences, Social Work
Founder’s Library
Cinema, Classics, Fine Arts,
Literature, Media Arts, Modern
Languages, Music, Theatre
5. Use the Self Issue machines opposite the helpdesks in
both libraries.
Don’t forget your college card!
Remember to issue everything to yourself before
leaving the library
How do I borrow and return books?
6. How many books can I borrow?
From September 25 books at a time
60 books at a time
Your receipt shows when the items must be
renewed or returned
7. How long can I keep books for?
From September 2017
Three Week Loan 3 weeks
One Week Loan 1 week
24 Hour Loan 24 hours
Laptops 6 hours
Summer Loans
All items are due back on 29th September
8. What if I don’t renew or bring books back on time?
Three Week Loan 20p per day
One Week Loan 40p per day
24 Hour Loan 50p per hour
Laptops £1 per hour
Sway Away. Geoanne Millares.
Fine rates (apart from Laptops) apply from the start of term in
September
This short video demonstrates how you can renew your books online
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9YOXElETa4
10. How do I find books in the library
Search using Library Search:
http://librarysearch.rhul.ac.uk
11. Missing book. Jeffrey Beall. CC BY SA
None of the books I need are on the shelf, how
do I get hold of copies?
Place a hold request using LibrarySearch
Suggest a book using the More Books form
This short video demonstrates how you can place a hold request on a book in Library
Search.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRDEQhoicRE
12. Where can I find online material for
my subject?
libguides.rhul.ac.uk
http://librarysearch.rhul.ac.uk
13. What can I do in the Library?
Study spaces: Silent, Quiet, Group study
Computer access: Fixed PCs, self-service laptops,
specialist software, laptop support
Printing, photocopying, scanning
Group study rooms: whiteboard, projector loans
DVDs & CDs
Books & Journals
Speak to your subject Librarian
14. Printing, Photocopying & Scanning
Bedford Library:
• black & white MFDs
• colour MFDs
Founder's Library:
• black & white MFDs
• colour MFD
Single sided Double Sided
A4 A3 A4 A3
Black & white 5p 9p 7p 9p
Colour 18p 36p 18p 36p
15. Book group study rooms online:
libraryrooms.rhul.ac.uk
6 in Bedford Library
2 in Founder’s Library
We’re doing a presentation where
can we practice?
16. Go to your Subject Guide for resources, and help
Sign up for group training sessions
Visit the Library helpdesks
Click ‘Library’ on Moodle for online lessons
Book a one to one appointment with a librarian
Watch on line videos on our You Tube channel
Where can I get more help?