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Everything you need to know about using the University Library

Introduction

Do you work at BGU?  These pages are for you - welcome!

Members of BGU staff from all departments are entitled to use the University Library. We are located in the Cornerstone Building, in the south-west corner of the campus between the University Chapel and the Old School House.

Our library catalogue is WorldCat . You can read more about this and other online resources here.

If you have any questions or queries please email us at library@bishopg.ac.uk or drop in and speak to a member of the team in the Library.

Orientation

If you have a question or would like a tour of the building simply ask a member of the library team.

Conduct and behaviour

When using library services please:

  • Return loans when requested.
  • Only bring lidded drinks into the Library: food and open drink containers are not permitted.
  • Take or make phone calls in stairwells to avoid disturbing others. 
  • If using headphones keep the volume low to avoid disturbing others.
  • Respect the different noise zones around the library (social, quiet & silent) and maintain a studious atmosphere at all times.

Find out more about your rights and responsibilities here.

Accessing the Library

Click here to view our opening hours .

When the Library is open but the Service Desk is closed (i.e. there are no library staff on duty) the Library is supervised by a Security Officer.

Watch our video tour of the building here.

 

 

Borrowing basics

Staff can borrow up to 35 library resources at a time.  Your University ID card is also your library card.

Loan periods vary according to the type of material you want to borrow:

  • Standard loans can be borrowed for 3 weeks.
  • One week loans can be borrowed for 1 week.
  • Children's resources in Teaching Resources Collection can be borrowed for up to 12 weeks (please note there are some exceptions)

Read more about borrowing, returning, renewing and reserving library resources on our Borrowing pages. 

Copyright

Staff members are prohibited by law from photocopying/printing unlimited amounts from library resources.  The limits that are allowed are prescribed by law and also by the various licences held by University. Please refer to our Copyright for BGU Staff LibGuide for more information. 

Computers, printing and copying

The computers in the Library Social Study Suite and 24/7 Computer Suite are predominantly for use by students (although staff are entitled to use them if they have difficulty accessing a computer elsewhere) There are plenty of power points around the Library for use with mobile devices and laptops.

As with the rest of the campus, wi-fi is available throughout the Cornerstone Building.

Printing and photocopying is controlled via your University ID card. There are printer/copier devices on both floors of the Library. 

Study Space

You are welcome to study in the Library. However, please be aware that our seminar rooms and silent study booths are exclusively for student use and cannot be booked by staff members.