Library Opening Hours*

** Library desk opens 09:30

Dates for 2013-14*

*NOTE: these hours may be altered due to unforeseen circumstances. Any alterations to opening hours will be displayed on noticeboards in the library and posted on this website, if time permits.

Access to the library is free to:

• all matriculated students
• students taking language courses through Centre for Open Studies
• University staff

Recent graduates of University of Glasgow (within the last 12 months) may join for £20.00 on production of their General Council membership.

Members of the following groups do not have library access and are welcome to join as external members:

• SCONUL
• General Council

External Membership Fees

To apply for membership please: complete the Membership Form (see below) and bring it to the Library (alternatively, we can provide you with a form in the Library to complete). Payment may be made by cash or cheque only. Please bring proof of your current address e.g. bank statement, utility bill, lease agreement. Library cards are normally ready within two working days.

• download: Membership Form

Borrowing

To borrow material from the Library:

• Take it to the Library desk along with your student card, or
• Use the self-issue machine near the Library door

Most Library items are issued for one week (7 days) and can be renewed up to 5 times (Unless requested by another reader). 

Reservations

You can reserve items that are currently on loan to another reader. We will email you when the item is ready for you to collect - just ask for details.

Renewing

You can renew material from the Library:

• In person, at the Language Centre Library or University Library using your student card. It is not necessary to bring the loan items with you.
• At any computer terminal http://www.lib.gla.ac.uk/ log-on to your Library Account and follow instructions
• Mobile Quicksearch from your smartphone or tablet using: m.lib.gla.ac.uk. Select My Account and login with your name and barcode (see YouTube video http://youtu.be/wDRI_WzUm4k)
• By email: lc-librarian@arts.gla.ac.uk, provide your name and details of the items to be renewed. You will receive an email confirming the renewal
• By telephone: phone the Library (0141) 330 4117 and we will confirm renewal of your loans.  Please do not leave a message as we may not receive your call.
• Contact the University Library on 0141 330 6704.  Staff services are available Monday - Friday 09:00 - 20:00 and 13:00 - 17:00 at weekends during semester.

Returns

If the Language Centre Library desk is unattended you can return items:

• In the return bin in the entrance of the Hetherington Building
• To the University Library desk
• University Library return bin

Do not leave items unattended on the Library counter please.

Fines

Items returned late will incur a charge. At present 5p per item per day. Shorts loans are charged at 50p per hour. Remember you can renew your Library loans to stop fines accumulating. Library fines can be paid at the desk in the Language Centre Library. At present we can only accept cash payments. A charge of £25.00 will be made if you write in or deface any books.

The library stocks a wide range of material to support language learning, including:

Viewing Room

The Library Viewing Room offers the following facilities:

• Overseas satellite channels
• DVD & VHS players
• PCs for language learning, CD-ROMs and e-workbooks (headphones are supplied at each screen)

It is not necessary to book any equipment in advance.

Wifi

The Library is a Wi-Fi hotspot and you are welcome to use your laptop. To connect:

• select ‘flexaccess’
• open a web browser and visit www.glasgow.ac.uk/it to check connection
• visit www.glasgow.ac.uk/it/wireless for guidance on further configuration in order to access the internet

To allow all users to work, please:

• switch off your mobile phones
• if you want to talk, use the student common room on Level 1 of the Hetherington Building

To protect our material and electrical equipment (and yourselves!):

• do not eat or drink (although bottled water is allowed)
• do not write in any books: if you do you will be charged for a replacement; if you find writing in any item you have borrowed, show the librarian as soon as you borrow it.