Welcome to the Library at Royal

Holloway

When can I come to the

Library?

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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 – 19.00Friday: 09.00 – 17.00

Saturday: 11.00 – 19.00Sunday: Closed

Autumn and Spring Terms

Bedford Library: 24/5 Founder’s Library: 08.00 – 01.00

Where are the books for my

subject?

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Where are the books for my subject?

Bedford LibraryCriminology, Economics, Geography, History, International Relations, Law, Management, Politics, Philosophy, Religion, Sciences, Social WorkFounder’s Library

Cinema, Classics, Fine Arts, Literature, Media Arts,

Modern Languages, Music, Theatre

How do I find bookson my reading list?

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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

What if I am away for the weekend

and don’t renew or bring books back on

time?4

What if I don’t renew or bring books 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

Sway Away. Geoanne Millares.

Fine rates apply from the start of

term in September

What can I do in the Library?

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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

How do I borrow

and return books?

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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?

How many books can I

borrow?

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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

How long can I keep books for?

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How long can I keep books for?

Normal Loan 3 weeksOne Week Loan 1 weekThree Day 3 daysRolling Loan (DVDs) 24 hoursShort Loan 11.00 – 16.00, then 16.00 – 11.00 next day

Over the Summer, ALL

BOOKS are due back on 22nd September

Where can I find online

material for my subject?

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Where can I find online material for my subject?

http://libguides.rhul.ac.uk

The book I need is not on the

shelf, how do I get hold of it?

Missing book. Jeffrey Beall. CC BY SA

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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

Can I check what books I’ve

borrowed and renew them?

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

Check your account onlineHow to check your account online: https://

youtu.be/y7KqihdFrDA

Use the Self issue machines

I’ve forgotten my laptop what

can I do?

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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

My friend’s e-mailed me a photo

of the party last night.

Where can I print it out?

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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

We’re doing a presentation, where can we

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Book group study rooms online: libraryrooms.rhul.ac.uk

6 in Bedford Library2 in Founder’s Library

We’re doing a presentation where can we practice?

Where can I get more help?

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Go to your Subject Guide for resources, and helpSign up for group training sessionsVisit the Library helpdesksClick ‘Library’ on Moodle for online lessonsBook a one to one appointment with a librarian

Where can I get more help?