1. Library Services GD@MG 29/01/2013 Welcome to London Metropolitan University Libraries

2. How do I use the Library? Your university ID card is your library card Undergraduates can borrow 16 items at a time Postgraduates can borrow 20 items at a time 4 short loan items at a time can be borrowed

3. How do I find a book on the catalogue? Go to the library catalogue homepage: http://catalogue.londonmet.ac.uk/ For books on your READING LIST use, Author, Title or Author/Title search For books on a TOPIC use a Keyword search

4. How do I find a book on the shelves? Find the book details on the library catalogue Check in which library it is held Check that the item is available Look for the Classmark: e.g. 658.4038011LAU

5. How do I find a book on the shelves? Books are classified from 001 to 999 Go to the shelves to find the book Look for your classmark: 658. 403 801 1 LAU

6. What is MetCat? MetCat is our new enhanced catalogue with improved search capabilities MetCat is our own branded version of WorldCat Local It allows you to search for subscribed and available: journal articles, ebook chapters, e-theses, books, journals and DVDs.

7. How do I use e-books? Go to the Library Services page Click on MetCat tab and do a search Tick on “Ebook” Click on “View Now” Login with your I.T account details (from outside the University) Read online or Download (subject to restrictions)

8. Where can I find databases? Go to the Library Services page Click on “Subject Guides” Look for your subject and click on it (for example “accounting”) Click on “Databases” These are the relevant databases for accounting Login with your I.T account details

9. How do I reserve a book? Find the book details on the library catalogue Check that the item is NOT available Check for additional copies Click RESERVE at the top of the page

10. How do I reserve a book? Enter your IT username and password Select a location for pick up Click submit

11. How do I take a book out? Use the self service machine Touch “Borrow items” Scan your ID card Scan items one at a time If you have any problems go to the Information Desk

12. How do I return a book? Use the self service machine Touch “Return items” Scan items one at a time Drop items in coloured book bins Note that you don't need your ID card If you have any problems go to the Information Desk

13. How do I renew my books? Log into your library account using your IT username and password

14. How do I renew my books? Click on RENEW ALL Check status of your items (RENEWED) Log out Please note:  Short loan items cannot be renewed  You cannot renew if your items have been reserved

15. What happens if I bring my books late? If it is a one week loan you are charged 50p per day If it is a short loan item you are charged 50p per hour See details on the Library Website for further information

16. How do I pay my library fines? Online: go to London Met homepage: Click on “Pay online” Click on “click here” In person with cash: go to the Information Desk

17. When are the Libraries open? TERM TIME Calcutta House Commercial Road Holloway Road Moorgate Monday 09:00 to 21:00 08:00* to 21:0009:00 to 21:00 Tuesday 09:00 to 21:00 08:00* to 21:0009:00 to 21:00 Wednesday 09:00 to 21:00 08:00* to 21:0009:00 to 21:00 Thursday 09:00 to 21:00 08:00* to 21:0009:00 to 21:00 Friday 09:00 to 21:00 08:00* to 21:0009:00 to 21:00 Saturday 11:00 to 16:00CLOSED10:00 to 16:0011:00 to 16:00 Sunday CLOSED 13:00 to 17:00CLOSED * Holloway Road Information desk opens at 9:00am HOLIDAYS: Check the Library Website for more information Note: services close 15 minutes before the library closes

18. What other resources are there? TUC Library Collections Please check the Library Services Website for information about access and admission

19. Where can I find individual study space? There are plenty of individual study desks Look for the "Quiet Study" or "Silent Study" signs Individual study PCs are also available

20. Where can I find group study space? Group study desks are available in all libraries Group PCs are available in all libraries

21. Where can I find group study space? Study rooms can be booked from the Library catalogue All study rooms have PCs Ask at the Information Desk for help booking a room Be sure to book in advance – rooms are very popular

22. How can I photocopy and print? Print your work on the printers called "followme mono" or "followme colour" Copying/printing is done by crediting your student account To use the equipment place your student card against the reader See instructions near printers for further details

23. What is my IT account? What is my username? – at the top of student card eg: ABC1234 What is my password? – initially set to be your date of birth (DDMMYYYY) What is my university email address? – username@my.londonmet.ac.uk eg: ABC1234@my.londonmet.ac.uk For more help and information go to: http://my.londonmet.ac.uk

24. Can I use wireless in the library? You can access wireless Internet on your laptop where you see this sign: First, go to Metranet Click on “Wireless services - eduroam | metNet ” for more information

25. Can I use other libraries? London Met has 4 university libraries that you can access As a student you can access other university libraries via the SCONUL Access scheme For full details go to: www.londonmet.ac.uk/services/sas/library-services/access and follow the instructions

26. Where can I find help? Library Website: www.londonmet.ac.uk/library click on: “Subject Guides" Information Desk Your Academic Liaison Librarian CELT for Students