Welcome to the Library at Royal

Holloway

When can I come to the Library?

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Autumn Term Opening Hours

Bedford Library Founder’s Library24/7 Monday – Thursday: 08:00 – 01:00 Friday: 08:00 – 21:00

Saturday & Sunday: 08:30 – 21:00

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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, Drama &Theatre2

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

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What if I don’t renew or bring books back on time?

Three Week Loan 20p per day One Week Loan 40p per day24 Hour Loan 50p per hour

Sway Away. Geoanne Millares.

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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 supportPrinting, photocopying, scanningGroup study rooms: whiteboard, projector loansDVDs & CDsBooks & JournalsSpeak to your subject Librarian 5

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?

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How many books can I borrow?

40 books at a time

Your receipt shows when the items must be renewed or returned

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How long can I keep books for?

Three Week Loan 3 weeksOne Week Loan 1 week24 Hour Loan 24 hoursLaptops 24 hours

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Where can I find online material for my subject?

http://libguides.rhul.ac.uk

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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

LibrarySearchSuggest a book using the More Books

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

Check your account onlineUse the Self issue machines

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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

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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 13

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?

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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?

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