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Borrowing Items

How do I borrow items?

  • use the self-issue machines on the ground floor of the Fountains Learning Centre
  • use your library card and library PIN

Exceptions

  • if you have forgotten your PIN: contact Library and Information Services
  • if you are borrowing magnetic media (videotapes): take these to the Question Point as the self-issue machines will damage them
  • if you are borrowing large or bulky items: take these to the Question Point on the ground floor as they don't fit in the self-issue machines

 

How many items can I borrow?

Your borrowing limit depends on your borrower group:

Borrower group Allocation
Undergraduates 20
Postgraduate and Research 25 
Short Courses 20
Masters courses 25
PhD 25
University staff 25
External borrowers 15

 

 

Within the overall allocation there are limits or exclusions on certain categories of material. These vary, but a general guide is as follows:

  • 1 artefact kit from the David Hope Centre
  • 5 items from York Teaching Hospital Library 

 

How can I check what books I've borrowed? 

  • There is an online demonstration which shows you how to check which books you've borrowed and the dates they are due back.

 

How long can I keep items for?

Loan period Can I renew it? Look for this label
4 week/28-day loan Yes, up to 7 times  
7-day loan Yes, up to 7 times  
1-day loan No  
Reference Cannot be borrowed  

Exceptions

  • loan periods are adjusted to cover vacation periods - please check the library homepage around vacation times to find out revised due dates.
  • you can also check your library account to find out when your items are due