Books

Use the library catalogue to find a book, DVD or other resource you're interested in.

Each item has a number listed under 'Call No.' (Call Number). Multiple copies of the same book all have the same number – the number is determined by subject matter and, usually, the surname of the author.

Make a note of the number and then make your way to the shelves ...

Example:

Web Design in a Nutshell (Title)

004.6 NIE (call number)

004.6 = Data processing and Computer Science: Interfacing and Communications (subject matter)

NIE = author Jennifer Niederst-Robbin

Most of the books are shelved in numerical order, from 000 to 999. These maps show the layout of the numbers at each library:

• Corsham Court Library Map (pdf)
• Newton Park Library Map (pdf))
• Sion Hill Library Map (pdf)

After numerical order, books are arranged in alphabetical order of author's surname. Each book has the number labelled on the spine.

Place a hold

If your book is out on loan, or at another campus:

You can place a Hold through the Library catalogue on books that are already out on loan, or available at another campus.

To do this, click ‘Place Hold’ on the catalogue item (to the left of the screen). You will be asked to log into your library account along the way. 

Once available, items are on hold for you for three days. Please check your library account to see when your Holds are available for collection.

Request a Purchase

If the library doesn't hold a title you need, use one of these forms:

Staff

Student