understanding the libraries at royal holloway, university of london

Welcome to the Library at Royal Holloway

Induction:

“An initial experience, an exposure that introduces one to

something previously mysterious or unknown”

Webster’s International Dictionary

When can I come to the

Library?

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When can I come to the Library?

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Are books for different subjects in different libraries?

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

How do I find books on my reading list?

How do I find books on my reading list?

Use Library Search:http://www.rhul.ac.uk/library

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

What if I don’t renew or bring the

stuff back on time? Normal Loan 20p per day One Week Loan 40p per dayThree Day 40p per dayShort Loan 80p per hourRolling Loan (DVDs) 50p per hour

What can I do in the Library?

What can I do in the Library?

Study spaces

Computer access

Printing

Group study facilities

Videos and DVDs

Books & Journals Newspapers

Photocopying

How do I borrow and return books?

How do I borrow and return books?

Use the Self Issue machines

How many books can I borrow?

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

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

How long can I keep them?

BooksShort loan = 24 hours - level 23 or 7 day & 3 week – level 5

How long can I keep items for?

How long can I keep them?

BooksShort loan = 24 hours - level 23 or 7 day & 3 week – level 5

How long can I keep them for?

Undergraduates

Normal Loan 3 weeks

One Week Loan  1 week

Three Day Loan 3 days 

Short LoanMonday 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

How long can I keep them?

BooksShort loan = 24 hours - level 23 or 7 day & 3 week – level 5

How long can I keep them for?

Postgraduates

Normal Loan 6 weeks

One Week Loan 1 week

Three Day Loan 3 days 

Short LoanMonday 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

Where can I find material for my subject?

Where can I find material for my subject?

http://libguides.rhul.ac.uk

None of the books I

need are on the shelf,

how do I get hold of

copies?

None of the books I need are on the

shelf, how do I get hold of copies?

Place a hold

More Books

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

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

• Check your account online

• On the Self issue machines

I’ve forgotten my laptop what can I do?

I’ve forgotten my laptop what can I do?

•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

My friend’s e-mailed me a

photo of the party last night.

Where can I print it out?

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 MFDsFounder'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

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

We’re doing a presentation where can we practice?

Do I get more help, or is this it?

Do I get more help, or is this it?

•Subject Guides

•Information Skills Sessions

•Helpdesk

•Moodle

•Facebook

•Twitter

•Your Information Consultant