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New library users
This is a brief introduction for external
members, follow this link for full eligibility criteria.
Getting started
- Complete and return a registration form with the appropriate annual
subscription of £25.
- Arrange a basic library induction to enable you to make the most of
the library.
Borrowing books
- You may borrow up to eight books at any one time.
- Search our SWIMS Catalogue
online from any computer connected to the internet or from the dedicated
computer by the book shelves in the library. See online
guide for more help.
- If the book is held in our library and is available, look for the
classmark (one or two letters and a number). The yellow signs on the
end of the shelves will help you find the book. Alternatively, ask a
member of staff for assistance.
- Library locations are listed by codes; Basingstoke is H18. If the
search results show that we normally hold the copy you require but it
is currently on loan, then you can contact
the library to reserve a copy.
- If a book is not held in our library, complete, print out and send
to the library a book request form
and we will try to borrow the book from another library for you. (A
charge of £5 per book + postage & packaging applies).
Finding journal articles
- Print journals held within the library are for reference purposes
only and may not be borrowed.
- Lists of our print journals holdings are freely available (title
and subject
order).
- Self-service photocopying is available with the purchase an Emos card*
for £3 which gives 60 copies (5p per page). *The Emos card can
also be used in the printer.
- Serviced photocopying is available at £2 each + 10p per page
+ p&p.
- If we do not hold the journal required, it may be possible to obtain
a photocopy of an article from a regional healthcare library at £2
each + p&p.
- It is also possible to request a literature search to be carried out
on your behalf by a member of the library
team. (£20 each + p&p). Complete and return a literature
search request form.
Computers
- There are 12 flat screen PCs for general use. Please speak to a member
of the library team to obtain a log-in for access.
- A scanner is also available.
- All PCs are connected to a single black and white printer. In order
to print, you will need to purchase an Emos card* for £3. This
will enable you to print up to 60 pages (5p per page). *The Emos card
can also be used in the photocopier.
Other important things
- There is a book returns box near the canteen and another within the
library itself; both of these are emptied daily.
- The library is staffed until 7pm on Tuesdays. Please see the opening
hours for the rest of the week.
- The library team can be contacted by email, telephone or in person.
Do get in touch if you need
any help.
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