Understanding the libraries at Royal Holloway, University of London

A short presentation answering all the questions you might have in your first weeks at Royal Holloway.

1. Welcome to the Library at Royal Holloway

2. Induction: “An initial experience, an exposure that introduces one to something previously mysterious or unknown ” Webster’s International Dictionary

3. When can I come to the Library? http://www.flickr.com/photos/erikvanhannen/537167308/sizes/l/

4. When can I come to the Library? http://www.flickr.com/photos/erikvanhannen/537167308/sizes/l/

5. Are books for different subjects in different libraries?

6. Are books for different subjects in different libraries? Bedford Founder’s Criminology, Economics, Geography , History, International Relations, Management, Politics , Philosophy, Religion, Sciences, Social Work Cinema, Classics, Fine Arts, Literature , Media Arts, Modern Languages, Music, Theatre

7. How do I find books on my reading list?

8. How do I find books on my reading list? Use Library Search: http://www.rhul.ac.uk/library

9. What if I am away for the weekend and don’t renew or bring the stuff back on time?

10. What if I don’t renew or bring the stuff back on time? Normal Loan 20p per day One Week Loan 40p per day Three Day 40p per day Short Loan 80p per hour Rolling Loan (DVDs) 50p per hour

11. What can I do in the Library?

12. What can I do in the Library? Study spaces Computer access Printing Group study facilities Videos and DVDs Books & Journals Newspapers Photocopying

13. How do I borrow and return books?

14. How do I borrow and return books? Use the Self Issue machines

15. How many books can I borrow?

16. How many books can I borrow? Undergraduates: 15 books at a time 3 from the Short Loan Collection Use self-issue Items must be returned / renewed on or before the due date Remember to issue everything to yourself before leaving the library Your receipt shows when the items must be renewed or returned

17. How many books can I borrow? Postgraduates 20 books at a time 3 from the Short Loan Collection Use self-issue Items must be returned / renewed on or before the due date Remember to issue everything to yourself before leaving the library Your receipt shows when the items must be renewed or returned

18. How long can I keep them? Books Short loan = 24 hours - level 2 3 or 7 day & 3 week – level 5 How long can I keep items for?

19. How long can I keep them? Books Short loan = 24 hours - level 2 3 or 7 day & 3 week – level 5 How long can I keep them for? Undergraduates Normal Loan 3 weeks One Week Loan  1 week Three Day Loan 3 days  Short Loan Monday to Friday: 11am - 4pm same day. 4pm - 11am next day. Weekend: 4pm Friday  - 11am Monday. Rolling Loan (some DVDs ) 24 hours Journals Library Use Only

20. How long can I keep them? Books Short loan = 24 hours - level 2 3 or 7 day & 3 week – level 5 How long can I keep them for? Postgraduates Normal Loan 6 weeks One Week Loan 1 week Three Day Loan 3 days  Short Loan Monday to Friday: 11am - 4pm same day. 4pm - 11am next day. Weekend: 4pm Friday - 11am Monday Rolling Loans (some DVDs ) 24 hours Journals                                                        3.30pm-11am next day

21. Where can I find material for my subject?

22. Where can I find material for my subject ? http ://libguides.rhul.ac.uk

23. None of the books I need are on the shelf, how do I get hold of copies?

24. None of the books I need are on the shelf, how do I get hold of copies? Place a hold More Books

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

26. Can I check what books I’ve borrowed and renew them? Check your account online On the Self issue machines

27. I’ve forgotten my laptop what can I do?

28. I’ve forgotten my laptop what can I do? Borrow one from the s elf- service l aptop l ockers in Bedford or at the Helpdesk in Founders Wifi throughout the building Laptop support in the library

29. My friend’s e-mailed me a photo of the party last night. Where can I print it out?

30. My friend’s e-mailed me a photo of the party last night. Where can I print it out? Bedford Library level 2: A number of black & white MFDs Two colour MFDs Founder's Library ground floor Several black & white MFDs One 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 .   Singe sided Double Sided A4 A3 A4 A3 Black & white 5p 9p 7p 9p Colour 18p 36p 18p 36p

31. We’re doing a presentation where can we practice?

32. Book Group Study Rooms tlc@bedford level 2 Bedford l evel 3 Founders Library We’re doing a presentation where can we practice?

33. Do I get more help, or is this it?

34. Do I get more help, or is this it? Subject Guides Information Skills Sessions Helpdesk Moodle Facebook Twitter Your Information Consultant