Restricted Loan

The Restricted Loan collection:

  • Is kept behind the Service Desk and contains items that are in heavy demand.
  • These are available for short-term loan periods to ensure that all users have a chance to read them.
  • Items are available for one of the following loan periods:
    • 1 or 2 hours - use in the Library only
    • 24 hours - these may leave the Library. This is calculated using only the hours during which the Library is open.

To borrow a Restricted Loan item:

  1. Search for the item in the Restricted Loan tab of the Library Catalogue using course code or lecturer’s name.
  2. With the item record displayed, check the Status column to see if the item is “In” (if the Status is “On loan” you can reserve the item for another time - see below).
  3. Write down the title and call number of the item.
  4. Ask for the item at the Service Desk, using the title and call number.
    5. Return the item on time. There are fines for late returns!

Plan ahead: Book a Restricted Loan item for a time that suits you - up to 2 weeks in advance

Make your own bookings using the Restricted Loan tab of the Library Catalogue. With the item record displayed, click “Request Item” and follow the on-screen instructions.


Page last updated on: 22/09/2009