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FAQ Archives:
Does the library have a printer/scanner/photocopier?
A4 printing is available – the printer is located in the group study area. Printing for work, study or research purposes is free. Printing for personal use requires a contribution of 5p per page. The printer also has scanning and photocopying functionality. It is not possible to print from a personal laptop/tablet/smartphone. Please note thatContinue reading “Does the library have a printer/scanner/photocopier?”
Are computers available in the library?
Computers are available in the quiet study area of the library. There is also one computer in the group study area and one in each of the three study rooms. A couple of laptops are also available to borrow for use in the library. All provide access to the ICON (intranet), Internet and Microsoft Office.Continue reading “Are computers available in the library?”
How do I book a study room?
A wide range of online search systems and resources are available to you. These include: ejournals; databases (e.g. Medline, Cinahl); Knowledge and Library Hub, ebooks (TSDFT staff). Find out more by visiting the resources section of our website. TSDFT staff and students can access all of the library’s online resources using their TSDFT computer loginContinue reading “How do I book a study room?”
I’ve lost my library card, can I still borrow books?
Books are borrowed via the library’s self service machine. In order to use the self service machine you will need your library card or library sticker. Please ask a member of the library team to give you a replacement.
The article or book I need is not held here/out on loan. What can I do?
If the article or book you require is not available from the library you can request it by filling out our online request form.
How many times can I renew my books?
Books will renew a maximum of 3 times as long as they are not reserved by another library member or your account is not restricted. For information on the renewal process, please see above FAQ.
Do I have to come into the library to renew my books?
No you do not have to come into the library to renew your loans. Books will automatically renew on their due date a maximum of 3 times. Books will not renew if they have been reserved by another borrower or if your account is restricted. Notifications will be sent to you by email and/or textContinue reading “Do I have to come into the library to renew my books?”
Can I borrow books out-of-hours?
If you have out-of-hours access (see FAQ above) then you can borrow books out-of-hours using the library’s self service machine. Please note: in order to use the self service machine you will need your library card.
Can I access the library outside of staffed hours?
Yes, out-of-hours swipe access is available to library members with TSDFT trust ID badges. Please press your ID card to the access box outside the library’s main entrance. It may also be possible, in some cases, to arrange out-of-hours access for library members without ID badges. Please contact a member of the library team forContinue reading “Can I access the library outside of staffed hours?”