Post on 09-Jan-2016
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Welcome to the Library
Postgraduate induction 2010
About the Library
The John Rylands University Library service (JRUL) consists of the Main Library and several site libraries
Access online via University portal Details of opening hours and locations on our
website:
www.manchester.ac.uk/library/
Main Library
Several floors with books, journals, computers and photocopiers located on each
All floors accessible by stairs and lifts (floors are colour-coded)
Most arts and humanities books held on Blue 3 / Sciences and social sciences on Blue 2.
Termtime opening hours: 8 am till 11.30 pm (Mon – Fri) 9 am till 9.30 pm (Sat) / 12 noon till 11.30 pm (Sun)
Your University ID Card
You’ll need your ID Card to: access all JRUL libraries – no card, no access! borrow books use the Library photocopiers
Borrowing books
Books can be borrowed via Self Issue machines Most books can be borrowed for four weeks Researchers can borrow up to 40 books at a time Taught course postgraduates can borrow up to 25 Book return is self-service too There is also help and advice available at Enquiry
desks Document Supply Unit is useful
High Demand Collection
Contains heavily used books, DVDs and journal articles
Most items can be borrowed for 1 night, 2 nights or on 3 hour loan
Some items are reference-only and cannot be taken out of the Library
Situated on Ground Floor of Main Library
Returning and renewing items
We will email you to remind you when items are due back
Return books promptly - fines are charged for overdue items!
You can renew books if they are not needed by another borrower
Renew by phone or via My Account on the Library Catalogue
My Account
View your borrower record on the Library Catalogue through the My Account option
You need your Personal Identity Number (PIN) to access it
Renew and reserve items and book group study rooms online
Library material: Books
Use the Library Catalogue to search for books by author, title or keyword.
The Catalogue also tells you: the location of the book (the site and shelfmark) the loan period the number of copies available
Library material: Journals
Search for printed and electronic journal titles using the Library Catalogue
Printed journals are shelved in alphabetical order by journal title and are reference-only
Most journal titles held at the Library are now available electronically
Special Collections
The John Rylands Library on Deansgate houses the Library’s Special Collections
Archives and manuscripts held here Contact the archivists via the Library website Reading rooms available for use by students Email or phone to arrange bookings
Photocopying
Photocopiers located around the Library Your ID Card acts as your photocopying card A4 copies are 6p each; A3 copies are 10p Photocopying Services offer colour
photocopying and copying onto OHP transparencies
www.manchester.ac.uk/library
From here you can access: the Library Catalogue full-text electronic journals databases and subject information reference works such as dictionaries and
encyclopaediae our cross-search service, past exam papers information on all Library services
Computer facilities
You need your IT username and password to use the computers on campus
Around 280 PCs in the Main Library Wireless access for laptops Computers at other library sites and
elsewhere on campus
Off-campus access to e-resources
Your Central IT username and password gives you access to almost all electronic resources, wherever you are
Further details on our website –
www.manchester.ac.uk/library/eresources/
Group Study Rooms
14 group working rooms available in Main Library
Can be used by groups of 2-8 people 32” LCD monitor, laptop connection and
DVD/ video facilities in each room Rooms can be booked via the Student Portal
The Library Lounge
Café area in the Main Library open until 9.30pm each day during term time
Lounge open until 15 minutes before Library closes
Wireless access and comfortable seating areas to take a break from studying
Catalogues and databases
The Library catalogue allows you to search for books and journals held in the Library
Databases allow you to search for articles on a topic
Some databases are merely bibliographies. Others give direct access to full text. Many do both.
The SearchIt button allows you to look through the Library holdings
How we can help you
Staff at the Library service desks can help you with your enquiries
Your Faculty Team Librarian and Assistants can give in-depth support on your subject
Contact details and information on all Library services available on the website:www.manchester.ac.uk/library/
How you can help us
The Library is for quiet study. Study rooms are available for group discussions
Please switch mobile phones to silent mode Calls can be made in the designated ‘Phonezones’
Food and drink should only be consumed in designated areas
Let us know what you think!
Thankyou for listening!
Any questions?
Faculty Team Librarian for English & American Studies, Drama and Art History & Visual Studies
Rose Goodiertel: 0161 306 4930email: rose.goodier@manchester.ac.uk