Reserve collection

 

What is it ?

The Reserve collection contains books that are in very heavy demand, usually because they have been put on an essential reading list. So that the maximum number of people may make use of these books, they are available only for short term use in the Library, or on overnight loan.

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Where is it ?

The Reserve collection is located on Level 3 North, in the Student discussion area.

 

 

May I remove items for study ?

You may borrow a maximum of two items at a time and use them for three hours. The loan may be renewed for a further three hours provided that you check first at the Reserve desk to make sure that no one else needs the item(s). You will need to produce your ID Card to borrow items from Reserve.
Never leave Reserve items unattended in the Library -- they remain your responsibility so long as they are on loan to you.

 

May I borrow items overnight ?

A maximum of two Reserve collection items may be borrowed for overnight use after 7.00pm Mondays to Thursdays, and after 4pm Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.

Items borrowed overnight from Reserve must be returned by the Reserve collection opening time (9.00am Mondays to Fridays; 10.00am on Saturdays and Sundays) on the next day that the Library is open.

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Penalties for late return

Because Reserve collection items are in very heavy demand the penalty for late return is five demerit points per hour or part of an hour.
If you accumulate sixty demerit points your Library borrowing privileges are withdrawn for one week -- you can borrow Reserve items for three hours to use within the Library, but you can't borrow them overnight.
More details about the demerit points scheme are available.

 

 

Requests

A Request may be placed on a book from the Reserve collection for a specific three hour period, or for borrowing on overnight loan. This may be done in person at the Reserve desk or by telephoning 8303 5273. A Request may be placed up to three weeks in advance of the time you will need the book.
Items on Request will be issued from the Reserve desk only to the person who has placed the Request and they must be collected within thirty minutes of the arranged time.