This document provides information for students about the library services and resources available at Royal Holloway. It answers common questions such as library hours, how to borrow and return books, printing services, and where to find subject materials or study spaces. Students can borrow up to 15 books as undergraduates or 20 books as postgraduates, and are subject to late fees if not returned on time. Help is available through subject guides, training sessions, the help desk, and social media.

1. Welcome to the Library
at Royal Holloway

2. Induction:
“An initial experience, an exposure that introduces one to
something previously mysterious or unknown”
Webster’s International Dictionary

3. When can I
come to the
Library?
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4. When can I come to the Library?
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5. Are books for different subjects in
different libraries?

6. Are books for different subjects in
different libraries?
Bedford
Founder’s
Criminology, Economics, Geography,
History, International Relations,
Management, Politics, Philosophy,
Religion, Sciences, Social Work
Cinema, Classics, Fine Arts,
Literature, Media Arts, Modern
Languages, Music, Theatre

7. How do I find books on my reading list?

8. How do I find books on my reading list?
Use Library Search:
http://www.rhul.ac.uk/library

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

10. What if I don’t renew or bring the
stuff 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

11. What can I do in the Library?

12. What can I do in the Library?
Study spaces
Computer access
Printing
Group study facilities
Videos and DVDs
Books & Journals
Newspapers
Photocopying

13. How do I borrow and return books?

14. How do I borrow and return
books?
Use the Self Issue machines

15. How many
books can
I borrow?

16. How many books can I borrow?
Undergraduates:
15 books at a time
• 3 from the Short Loan Collection
• Use self-issue
• Items must be returned / renewed on
or before the due date
Remember to issue everything to
yourself before leaving the library
Your receipt shows when the items
must be renewed or returned

17. How many books can I borrow?
Postgraduates
20 books at a time
• 3 from the Short Loan Collection
• Use self-issue
• Items must be returned / renewed on
or before the due date
Remember to issue everything to
yourself before leaving the library
Your receipt shows when the items
must be renewed or returned

18. How long can I keep them?
How long can I keep items for?
Books
Short loan = 24 hours - level 2
3 or 7 day & 3 week – level 5

19. How long can I keep them?
How long can I keep them for?
Books
Undergraduates
Short loan = 24 hours - level 2
3 or 7 day & 3 week – level 5
Normal Loan 3 weeks
One Week Loan 1 week
Three Day Loan 3 days
Short Loan
Monday to Friday: 11am - 4pm same day. 4pm
- 11am next day.
Weekend: 4pm Friday - 11am Monday.
Rolling Loan (some DVDs) 24 hours
Journals Library Use Only

20. How long can I keep them?
How long can I keep them for?
Books
Postgraduates
Short loan = 24 hours - level 2
3 or 7 day & 3 week – level 5
Normal Loan 6 weeks
One Week Loan 1 week
Three Day Loan 3 days
Short Loan
Monday to Friday: 11am - 4pm same
day. 4pm - 11am next day.
Weekend: 4pm Friday - 11am Monday
Rolling Loans (some DVDs) 24 hours
Journals
3.30pm-11am next day

21. Where can I find material for my
subject?

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

23. None of the books I
need are on the shelf,
how do I get hold of
copies?

24. None of the books I need are on the
shelf, how do I get hold of copies?
Place a hold
More Books

25. Can I check what books I’ve
borrowed and renew them?

26. Can I check what books I’ve borrowed
and renew them?
• Check your account online
• On the Self issue machines

27. I’ve forgotten my laptop what can I do?

28. •Borrow one from the self-service
laptop lockers in Bedford
or at the Helpdesk in Founders
•Wifi throughout the building
•Laptop support in the library
I’ve forgotten my laptop what can I do?

29. My friend’s e-mailed me a
photo of the party last night.
Where can I print it out?

30. My friend’s e-mailed me a photo
of the party last night.
Where can I print it out?
Bedford Library level 2:
• A number of black & white MFDs
• Two colour MFDs
Founder's Library ground floor
• Several black & white MFDs
• One 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.
Singe sided Double Sided
A4 A3 A4 A3
Black &
white
5p 9p 7p 9p
Colour
18p 36p 18p 36p

31. We’re doing a
presentation where can
we practice?

32. We’re doing a presentation where
can we practice?
Book Group Study
Rooms
o tlc@bedford level 2
o Bedford level 3
o Founders Library

33. Do I get more help, or is this it?

34. Do I get more help, or is this it?
•Subject Guides
•Information Skills Sessions
•Helpdesk
•Moodle
•Facebook
•Twitter
•Your Information Consultant