How do I join the Library?

The Library provides resources for all NCD courses. Using these will help you get the best out of

your time at college.

All NCD students are entitled to use the facilities in the LRC and join the Library to borrow books

and other resources.

To join the Library:

• You must be enrolled on an NCD

course and have the status of Live

or SLC Pending.

• You must have or know your Student Enrolment Number. This is the 8 digit code that is shown on your enrolment form.

Come to the Library counter….

• Tell staff there that you want to join the Library.

• They will ask for your Student Enrolment Number.

• They will then add your details to our system, which is called Heritage.

Heritage and Biometrics

• We add your details to our Heritage Library software.

• We then scan your forefingers 3 times each to create a unique code.

• Whenever you need to borrow books or extend your loan all you need is your finger!

More about Biometrics

• We use finger print scanning to identify students instead of library cards.

• We do not store images of your fingers.

• Your unique code cannot be converted back into images.

• This is easier for you - you don’t have to remember to bring your library card.

You can borrow….

• Students on F.E. or other courses can take out up to 10 items in total.

• Most books can be borrowed for 4 weeks but some have shorter loan periods or maybe reference only.

• Students on H.E. courses can take out up to 15 items in total.

Do you need more help?

If you have any questions about this or any other matters please come and see a member

of LRC staff.

You can also contact the Libraryby phone on 0191 375 4370

or by email library@newdur.ac.uk