The document provides information about the library services and resources available at Royal Holloway. It details the library hours, locations of subject materials, how to borrow and return books, printing services, and where to get help. Students can borrow up to 15 books at a time from the libraries, check their account online, and request items that are not available on the shelves. The document provides answers to common questions students may have about using the libraries.

1. Welcome to the
Library at Royal
Holloway

2. When can I come
to the Library?
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3. When can I come to the Library?
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Summer vacation opening hours – Bedford and Founder’s
Libraries
From Monday 15th June until Friday 19th September 2015
Monday – Thursday: 09.00 – 19.00
Friday: 09.00 – 17.00
Saturday: 11.00 – 19.00
Sunday: Closed
Autumn and Spring Terms
Bedford Library: 24/5 Founder’s Library: 08.00 – 01.00

4. Where are the
books for my
subject?
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5. Where are the books for my
subject?
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

6. How do I find books
on my reading list?
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7. How do I find books on my
reading list?
Search using Library Search:
http://www.rhul.ac.uk/library
Look for your online reading list:
http://readinglists.rhul.ac.uk

8. What if I am away
for the weekend
and don’t renew or
bring books back on
time?4

9. What if I don’t renew or bring
books back on time?
Normal Loan 20p per day
One Week Loan 40p per day
Three Day 40p per day
Short Loan 80p per hour
Rolling Loan (DVDs) 50p per hour
Sway Away. Geoanne Millares.
Fine rates apply from
the start of term in
September

10. What can I do in
the Library?
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11. 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

12. How do I borrow
and return books?
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13. 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?

14. How many books
can I borrow?
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15. How many books can I borrow?
15 books at a time
Up to 3 from the Short Loan Collection
Your receipt shows when the items must be
renewed or returned

16. How long can I
keep books for?
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17. How long can I keep books for?
Normal Loan 3 weeks
One Week Loan 1 week
Three Day 3 days
Rolling Loan (DVDs) 24 hours
Short Loan 11.00 – 16.00,
then 16.00 –
11.00 next day
Over the Summer,
ALL BOOKS are due
back on 22nd
September

18. Where can I find
online material for
my subject?
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19. Where can I find online material for
my subject?
http://libguides.rhul.ac.uk

20. The book I need is
not on the shelf,
how do I get hold of
it?
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21. 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
How to place a hold request: https://youtu.be/PgptpLx1LYk
Suggest a book using the More Books form

22. Can I check what
books I’ve borrowed
and renew them?
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23. Can I check what books I’ve
borrowed and renew them?
Check your account online
How to check your account online: https://youtu.be/y7KqihdFrDA
Use the Self issue machines

24. I’ve forgotten my
laptop what can I
do?
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25. I’ve forgotten my laptop what can I
do?
Borrow a laptop from
the self-service laptop lockers in Bedford Library
or at the Helpdesk in Founder’s Library

26. My friend’s e-mailed
me a photo of the party
last night.
Where can I print it out?
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27. My friend’s e-mailed me a photo
of the party last night.
Where can I print it out?
Bedford Library:
• 7 black & white MFDs
• 2 colour MFDs
Founder's Library:
• 2 black & white MFDs
• 1 colour MFD
A charge is made for all printing, which is carried out via your Computer Centre
Printing Account. You must have sufficient funds in order to print.
Single sided Double Sided
A4 A3 A4 A3
Black & white 5p 9p 7p 9p
Colour 18p 36p 18p 36p

28. We’re doing a
presentation, where
can we practice?
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29. 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?

30. Where can I get more
help?
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31. 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
Where can I get more help?