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Welcome to
London Metropolitan
University Libraries
Library Services
GD@MG 29/01/2013
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
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
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
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
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LAU
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:
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journal articles,
ebook chapters,
e-theses,
books, journals and DVDs.
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)
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
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
How do I
reserve a book?
• Enter your IT
username
and
password
• Select a
location for
pick up
• Click submit
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
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
How do I
renew my books?
• Log into your
library
account
using your IT
username
and
password
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
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
How do I
pay my library fines?
• Online: go to London Met
homepage:
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Click on “Pay online”
Click on “click here”
• In person with cash: go to
the Information Desk
When are
the Libraries open?
Calcutta
House
Commercial
Road
Holloway
Road
Moorgate
Monday
09:00 to 21:00
09:00 to 21:00
08:00* to 21:00
09:00 to 21:00
Tuesday
09:00 to 21:00
09:00 to 21:00
08:00* to 21:00
09:00 to 21:00
Wednesday
09:00 to 21:00
09:00 to 21:00
08:00* to 21:00
09:00 to 21:00
Thursday
09:00 to 21:00
09:00 to 21:00
08:00* to 21:00
09:00 to 21:00
Friday
09:00 to 21:00
09:00 to 21:00
08:00* to 21:00
09:00 to 21:00
Saturday
11:00 to 16:00
CLOSED
10:00 to 16:00
11:00 to 16:00
CLOSED
CLOSED
13:00 to 17:00
CLOSED
TERM TIME
Sunday
* 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
What
other resources are there?
• TUC Library Collections
Please check the Library Services
Website for information about
access and admission
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
Where can I find
group study space?
• Group study desks are available in all libraries
• Group PCs are available in all libraries
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
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
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?
– [email protected]
eg: [email protected]
For more help and information go to: http://my.londonmet.ac.uk
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
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
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