Self-Service Facilities

 

Self-Service

Our Self-Service machines in the Library allow you to issue and return your own library books.

Simply place your Student ID card into the slot below the screen and then follow the on screen instructions.

 Self-Issue Machine

Please ask a member of staff if you require any assistance using the Self-Service service

You will not be able to use Self-Service if:

  • You have any overdue items
  • You owe any outstanding fines of £5 or more 
  • You have reached your maximum loan limit
  • Your card has expired

Please note that we are currently unable to offer this service to external library card holders.

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Self Renewals

You can renew library books on the library catalogue| in the Library, from home and also on the Self-Service machines.

For further help pick up a leaflet in the Library or online.

You will not be able to use self-renewals if:

  • You have any overdue items
  • You owe any outstanding fines of £5 or more 
  • You have reached your maximum loan limit
  • Your card has expired

Please note that self renewals from home are available between 00:15 and 23:45 on the same day.

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Self Reservations

You can reserve library books on the library catalogue| both in the Library and from home.

For further help pick up a leaflet in the Library or online.

When the item is returned to the library we will send you an email to your University email account to say that it is ready for collection from the Library Desk. You can also check the status of your reservation by clicking the My Account link on the Library Catalogue|.

Please inform us if you change address, or if the address listed is incorrect.

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Self-Service Print Quota

To avoid queuing at the Information Desk you can top up your print quota at the self-service machine in the Link Zone. 

Simply swipe your ID card and insert the amount required. The machine accepts 5p, 10p, 20p, 50p, £1 and £2 coins.

Please note that although no change can be given you can still top up your quota at the Information Desk where you can receive change.

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Self-Service Comb binding

Comb-binding is our most popular binding on offer; as such self-service comb binding is available within the library. For £1.00 you can bind your work in volumes from 2 to 250 pages; the price includes the comb and front and back covers.

Simply follow the step-by-step instructions displayed; self-service comb binding usually takes only a few minutes and is a great improvement to the presentation of your assignment.

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Click the button below to view a video demonstration of our new self service machines for issuing and returning your library materials.

Self-Service Video|

[Windows Media Format 2.0Mb]

 

 
 
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