2. When can I come to the Library?
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Autumn Term Opening Hours
Bedford Library Founder’s Library
24/7 Monday – Thursday: 08:00 – 01:00
Friday: 08:00 – 21:00
Saturday & Sunday: 08:30 – 21:00
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3. Where are the books for my
subject?
Bedford Library
Criminology, Economics, Geography,
History, International Relations, Law,
Management, Politics, Philosophy,
Religion, Sciences, Social Work
Founder’s Library
Cinema, Classics, Fine Arts,
Literature, Media Arts, Modern
Languages, Music, Drama
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4. 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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5. What if I don’t renew or bring
books back on time?
Three Week Loan 20p per day
One Week Loan 40p per day
24 Hour Loan 50p per hour
Sway Away. Geoanne Millares.
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6. What can I do in the Library?
Study spaces: Silent, Quiet, Group study
Computer access: Fixed PCs, self-service laptops,
specialist software, laptop support
Printing, photocopying, scanning
Group study rooms: whiteboard, projector loans
DVDs & CDs
Books & Journals
Speak to your subject Librarian
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7. 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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8. How many books can I borrow?
25 books at a time
Your receipt shows when the items must be
renewed or returned
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9. How long can I keep books for?
Three Week Loan 3 weeks
One Week Loan 1 week
24 Hour Loan 24 hours
Laptops 24 hours
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10. Where can I find online material for
my subject?
http://libguides.rhul.ac.uk
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11. 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 LibrarySearch
Suggest a book using the More Books form
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12. Can I check what books I’ve
borrowed and renew them?
Check your account online
Use the Self issue machines
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13. 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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14. 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
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15. Book group study rooms online:
libraryrooms.rhul.ac.uk
6 in Bedford Library
2 in Founder’s Library
We’re doing a presentation where
can we practice?
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16. Go to your Subject Guide for resources, and help
Sign up for group training sessions
Visit the Library helpdesks
Click ‘Library’ on Moodle for online lessons
Book a one to one appointment with a librarian
Where can I get more help?
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