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Do you need to pay for pages printed?
Yes and you need to add money to your print account before you print. You can do this online  or at the SEZ desk on level 1 of the library.
How much is it to print ?
Black and white is 5p per A4 page, single sided, 8p per double sided A4page. Colour printing and bigger paper sizes also available. The printers also do copying and scanning.
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If you experience any problems with printing, or the printers seem to be out of paper, either ask at SEZ, or call the number on the posters by the printers. If you need more advanced printing options: Booklet printing. There is a booklet printer on the Level 1 printer.

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How many boooks can I borrow. Up to 16
Can you take books home and how many at one time.
Yes, you can take them home and no limit to how many at one time as long it is within the overall limit of 16.
How long can I borrow books for?
loan periods are currently weekly and 28 days. Books automatically renew twice.
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Your library card

Your student card is also your Library card. You will need this to borrow and print whilst in the Library, and is your primary form of ID whilst on campus. As such, please carry it with you at all times.

Once you have completed registration and received your card, you can start using the Library.

Information on staff cards can be found here.

What if I lose my card or it stops working?

If your card is lost or stolen, or if it is faulty, then please contact the Support Enquiry Zone (SEZ) as soon as possible. If lost or stolen, you will be responsible for any books on loan until the date you notify us. Faulty cards must be checked at SEZ before a replacement can be ordered.

There is a charge of £10 for a replacement card, which will be waived if you have a crime reference number in the event of theft. A temporary ID letter will be issued until your replacement card is ready to collect.

If the information on your card is incorrect or becomes out of date e.g. your card expires or your name changes, inform SEZ who will arrange a free replacement.

Replacement cards normally take approximately 2 weeks to arrive. We will email you to let you know when the replacement card is ready to collect.

Self-issue machines

How do I borrow books?

Self-issue machines are located on Levels 1, 3 and 4 and the return machine is located on Level 1. You will need your student/staff card to use them and a receipt will be issued giving details of the date and time (if applicable) your items are due back.

If you need assistance to use the self-issue machines or if you wish to borrow AV equipment, please ask a member of staff at SEZ.

Further information and FAQs

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How many items can I borrow?, How do I renew my books?, How do I place a request for an item already on loan? , How long can I borrow items for?, Do I have to pay if I lose or damage a book(s)?

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Borrowing allowance WhoBorrowing allowance Abertay students 16 items, inc: 1 laptop or BYOD locker loan; up to 6 AV equipment loans Abertay staff and PGR students 20 items, inc: 1 laptop or BYOD locker loan; up to 6 AV equipment loans , Renewing books Unless reserved by another user, 1-week and 4-week loan items will automatically be renewed twice unless requested by another user.

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If I am looking for specific books and are not availible can the be sought from other sources?
If you can't find an item you need, email library@abertay.ac.uk and we will double check we don't have it. Our budget is restricted to buying books for reading lists just now, so we would need a good reason for buying anything else. But there is no harm in asking ;-)

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Is there a way you can access books, research etc past 6pm  

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Is there a way you can access books, research etc past 6pm  

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Yes, you have access to over 130,000 e-books and millions of journal articles via LibrarySearch. These are available 24/7, 365 days per year, from anywhere. Where e-books are available, the library has bought them.
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For more information on how it works, see our FAQ page.

Reading lists

In terms of your reading, if you're not quite sure where to start, start with your reading list.

Most modules will have a reading list; some highlighting the key texts for that module, others detailing weekly readings. To find your list, navigate to your module in MyLearningSpace and follow the Reading List tile. Or, MyLists will take you to all available reading lists for modules you're enrolled on.

Find out more about reading lists: https://intranet.abertay.ac.uk/library/finding-resources/readinglists/

Beyond your reading list

If you want to search beyond your reading list, start with LibrarySearch above. Alternatively, some subject areas will require you to search for a specific type of information eg legal content or market research, or you may want to conduct a more comprehensive search within a particular database. If you are unsure which database or collection to use, our Subject Guides highlight the key resources for your subject area, or our A-Z lists all of our online collections.

We've also highlighted some of the key open access resources available.

When thinking about searching for literature, it might be beneficial first to think about what you're looking for eg articles, statistics etc, or where you're likely to find this information? The tiles below split that process up for you and offer advice on what to do.

Assignment toolkit

Searching and finding literature is only one part of the assignment process. We've designed the assignment toolkit to help you dip into other aspects of the process as and when you need to, regardless of whether you're writing a 1st year essay or a 4th year dissertation. From defining your essay question to formatting your document, there's something in there for everyone.

What else do I need to know?

Referencing. Do you understand how to reference? How to avoid plagiarism? Whatever referencing style you use, it's important to know how and when to cite, and how to lay out your Reference List.

RefWorks. Ever considered using software to help you reference?

Digital skills.Learn how to use Word to format your assignment, or how to use PowerPoint to present your research on a poster:

Quick links

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Finding a book, Finding a journal article

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Finding a book To search for the following title in LibrarySearch, search for 'study skills handbook'. If the title of the book is quite general, you could also add the author's surname eg 'study skills handbook cottrell'. This will find fewer, more relevant results. Cottrell, S. (2013) The study skills handbook.

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There is a facebook group for AHEAD students... find it by searching for "AHEAD 2020"

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There is a facebook group for AHEAD students... find it by searching for "AHEAD 2020"

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There is also a whatsapp group
07828808289
These will both be useful imho

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are you still allowed to use laptops due to coronavirus?

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are you still allowed to use laptops due to coronavirus?

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Yes,  laptops are available from the lockers on level 2 of the library. We can set up these lockers so returned laptops are quarantined before they become available again.
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Locker loans: We have laptops available for use only in the Library. These can be borrowed from the self-service laptop lockers on Level 2 of the Library for a maximum of 4 hours. You must have your student or staff card to use the laptop lockers.