Introduction to the University Library for new Classics and Ancient History undergraduates at Durham University

1. Introduction to the libraries
Richard Holmes
September 2014

3. Environment, Facilities &
Services
• 1.6m books, 40k of shelving, 20k+ journal titles
• Book scanners & photocopiers
• Silent areas/quiet areas/social areas
• Group/individual study rooms
• Computer rooms
• Loanable laptops
• Wi-fi throughout. Network plugs too.
• Liaison Librarian Support
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4. Help and Support
Very different to most school libraries and
quite different from most public libraries
Please don’t be intimidated
Support service. Helping you to get the grades
you are aiming for
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5. Please:
Bring your campus card
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6. Please:
No food or hot/fizzy drinks
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7. Some things to be aware of:
Self-service borrowing (but staff will happily
guide you)
Multiple sites; Bill Bryson, Leazes Road, Palace
Green, Queen’s Campus:
- (request inter-site option for Queen’s)
Fines (boooo!); but for your benefit
Borrowed books are subject to recall
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8. Library locations

9. The Library Online

10. Subject Specific Support:
http://www.dur.ac.uk/library/classics/

11. Guidance:
Help & Information Desk
Liaison Librarian
Research Skills Training
Online Tutorials
Downloadable Guides
https://www.dur.ac.uk/library/using/enquiries/
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12. Department Library
• Collect key from the secretary
• Catalogue on department website
• Sign materials out in the book (window sill)
• Cross the entry out on return
• Borrowing period is 2 weeks