Monday, July 09, 2007

Why are some books on 2hr or 3 day loan, and where can I find them?

The books on 2hr loan are textbooks, course notes, worked exam papers or other high demand readings that your lecturer has asked to go on 'Closed Reserve'. In fact some are only able to be used in the Library.

3 day loan books are usually earlier editions of your textbooks or books recommended by your lecturer. Both types of books will appear as 'Reserve Desk' in the Library catalogue.

The shorter loan period ensures that as many of you as possible have access to these books over the term.

Where do I find reserve books & course notes?

The ‘Closed Reserve’ shelf is behind the Library’s Reference desk. The three day Reserve titles are shelved directly behind the ‘New Books’ Glass cabinet. Just ask your friendly Library staff at the desk for assistance.

2 comments:

Francoise said...

What would be really useful, is a hyperlink to these books, course notes in the catalogue. Can this be also posted on the Blog?

Morgan said...

Hi Françoise, good idea. I'm planning a post for later in the week that will have various research resources for each of the term 3 courses, with as many hyperlinks as I'm allowed to include :)