Welcome to Hartley Library

Use your University ID/ Smartcard Getting into the library

How do I find out what is available? On each floor you will find computers that are labelled ‘WebCat’. WebCat is the catalogue for all of the university libraries and lists resources held by them.

Where are my resources kept? 1 Level 1 (downstairs)  Journals – Geography per G per GG  Books – Education – Fine Arts – Linguistics – Modern Languages  Maps, Microfilms, Newspapers

Where are my resources kept? 2 Level 2 (entrance level) Reserve Collection (items on short loan) Found to the left of the Loans Desk

Where are my resources kept? 3 Level 3 Geography books are mainly found in sections with letters G-GF, and also in QE. Other subjects include: Science, Social Sciences, Statistics, Law, Health, Official Publications and the European Documentation Centre.

Where are my resources kept? 4 Level 4 Archaeology, History, Archives and Special Collections. Some geographical material is held with history and archaeology stock. Hampshire/New Forest material is held in Special Collections in the Cope collection.

Where your resources are kept? 5 Level 5  Music  Music Scores  Film  Philosophy  Literature

Loans Desk  Is on the ground floor (Level 2).  Present your ID/Smartcard to borrow books. Where do I go to borrow something?

Where do I go to borrow something? 2 Self-issue/ return units You can use the Self- Issue machines found on Levels 2, 3, and 5. Self-return is available on Level 2 only, at the end of the Loans Desk, for you to return your books.

How do I return things? 1 Post your books through the Black Book Return Slot to the far side of the Loans Desk. Or, if you use the Level 2 Self Issue/Return machine, put them through the Red Book Return Slots

How do I return things? 2 Reserve Collection books … should be returned to the Loans Desk or via the Self- Issue machine in the Reserve Collection area.

Printing and copying Self-service copying and printing.  Main area – Level 2, right hand side of corridor leading towards workstation rooms  Also available on other floors

How do I pay for copying and printing? Further along the Level 2 corridor you will find Money loader machines where you can add credit to your electronic printing and copying account.

What sort of workspaces are there in the library? 1 There are a variety of workspaces in the Library. On Level 4 there is a large open area with study desks.

What sort of workspaces are there in the library? 2 Level 2 iSolutions workstations. For access to: the internet, electronic journals, books and databases. iSolution workstation computers are also available on other levels.

What sort of workspaces are there in the library? 3 Levels 1, 2, 3 and 5 Group Study Rooms Book these at the Reception desk for working in small groups.

Where can I use the Internet in the library? 1 Available in the library:  Laptop and wireless access  Network plug-in points  iSolutions work stations

Where can I use the Internet in the library? 2 On level 2, before you go through the turnstiles, there is an Internet Cafe.

Where do I go if I need help? 1 Reception Desk (At the entrance to the Library)  basic library queries  book Group Study rooms

Where do I go if I need help? 2 Level 3 Subject Enquiry desk ask here for help to find the resources you need.

Where do I go if I need help? 3 Touch Screens There are touch screens on Levels 2, 3, 4 and 5 to help you locate books and periodicals in all the University libraries.

Where do I go if I need help? 4 Floor plans  available on every floor

Where do I go if I need help? 5 Assistive Technology Service (ATS) (Level 2)  for users with disabilities or dyslexia  Individual help and training are provided  Registration required

Note: Fire curtains closes off the main staircase on some levels, so locate your nearest fire exit. Leave the building using the nearest fire exit Users with mobility problems go to nearest Fire Refuge Point. Proceed to the fire assembly point, moving away from the building. Wait until you are directed to return to the Library by Security Fire alarms - Continuous ringing

Can I use my mobile in the Library? Entrance Hall Level 2 Calls can be made and answered in the Entrance Hall on Level 2. In the rest of the Library, please switch your phone off or to ‘silent’.

Where can I go for food and drink?  Lattés Café (on the right, main entrance)  Drinks (covered, non- alcoholic) & cold food on levels 1, 2, 3  Bottled water only on 4 & 5