We have three study rooms that are available for study or research purposes and are suitable for up to four people at any one time. They are not meeting rooms. Each room contains a computer with a large screen and a webcam. To book a room please complete our online form or call 01803 656700.Continue reading “How do I book a study room?”
Is there Wi-Fi in the library?
Wi-Fi is available in the library. Trust issued laptops will be able to connect to the secure Wi-Fi. Public Wi-Fi is available for your own personal devices. No password is required. Please note that it is only possible to print from Trust issued laptops.
How do I join the library?
To join the library please complete our online registration form. If you are transferring from another SWIMS library then please contact us so that we can transfer your library account. 01803 656700 tsdft.library@nhs.net
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 can be renewed a maximum of 3 times as long as they are not reserved by another library member. For information on how to renew your books please see above FAQ.
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.