| BORROWING INFORMATION |
Types of borrower and loan allowances
Borrower Type |
Loan Allowance |
Notes |
Undergraduates: |
15 items |
Standard loans issued for 3 weeks |
| Undergraduates: Initial Teacher Training |
20 items | Standard loans issued for 3 weeks Week loans for 1 week Short loans for 2 hours (overnight after 15.00) School Experience Resources for 6 weeks |
| PGCE | 20 items | Standard loans issued for 3 weeks Week loans for 1 week Short loans for 2 hours (overnight after 15.00) School Experience Resources for 6 weeks |
| GRTP | 20 items | Standard loans issued for 4 weeks Week loans for 2 weeks Short loans for 2 hours (overnight after 15.00) School Experience Resources for 6 weeks |
| Masters Students | 15 items | Standard loans issued for 3 weeks Week loans for 1 week Short loans for 2 hours (overnight after 15.00) School Experience Resources for 6 weeks |
| Distance Learners | 15 items | Standard loans issued for 4 weeks |
| Privileged Borrowers | 15 items | Standard loans issued for 4 weeks Week loans for 2 weeks Short loans for 2 hours (overnight after 15.00) School Experience Resources for 6 weeks |
| PhD - Post-graduate Research | 20 items | Standard loans issued for 90 days Week loans for 1 week Short loans for 2 hours (overnight after 15.00) School Experience Resources for 90 days |
| Staff | 30 items | Standard loans issued for 90 days Week loans for 1 week Short loans for 2 hours (overnight after 15.00) School Experience Resources for 90 days |
| SCONUL Access Band A | 30 items | Standard loans issued for 90 days Week loans for 1 week Short loans for 2 hours (overnight after 15.00) School Experience Resources for 90 days |
| SCONUL Access Band B | 15 items | Standard loans issued for 4 weeks Week loans for 2 weeks Short loans for 2 hours (overnight after 15.00) School Experience Resources for 6 weeks |
| SCONUL Access Band C | 15 items | Standard loans issued for 3 weeks Week loans for 1 week Short loans for 2 hours (overnight after 15.00) School Experience Resources for 6 weeks |
| SCONUL Access Reference only | Reference only | No loan entitlements |
| External borrowers | 6 items | Standard loans issued for 3 weeks Standard charge - Former students / staff - Sconul Access Bands A, B, C and Reference are free (see above for loan details) See also Information for visiting library users. |
Loan periods
Standard loans are issued for 3 weeks, week loans for 7 days, and short loans for 2 hours (overnight if issued after 15.00). All items in the School Experience Resources collection are issued for 6 weeks. Some loan periods are extended for some categories of users (see above).
Renewals
Standard and week loan items can be renewed an unlimited number of times unless they are requested by another borrower. Short loan items can only be renewed once.
You can keep track of the details and "due dates" of items on loan to you by using the "My Account" option on the library catalogue and typing in your library ticket number (ignoring the "p"). Please ask a member of staff at the issue desk if you need help.
You can renew your items in 3 ways:
- In person
- By telephone (0121) 476 1181 ext. 2208
- By using the library catalogue
You cannot renew items that are reserved by another borrower.
Fines and overdues
To ensure the fair circulation of items, it is necessary to charge fines for overdue items. Please note the following charges:
- Standard loans - 20p per day (maximum £3.00 per item)
- Week loans - 50p per day (maximum £10.00 per item)
- Short loans - 25p per hour (maximum £10.00 per item)
We send out overdue reminders by e-mail to your Newman e-mail address. After three e-mails, if the items are still overdue, we will send you a letter.
We also send a courtesy e-mail to advise you of library items which are almost due (except Short loans). This e-mail reminder is sent to your Newman e-mail address, two days before the item is due. However, if you do not receive such an e-mail, the responsibility for returning items on time remains with you, and you will still be liable for any overdue fines incurred.
Reservations
If you find that an item is out on loan, you can reserve the item from the Library Catalogue. Please see our Help and Guidance or ask a member of library staff for assistance.
- You may place up to 5 reservations at any time
- You can cancel a reservation online via the Library Catalogue or contact the Library directly
- You will be notified that your reservation is available by an e-mail to your Newman e-mail address
- If there is more than one reservation for a particular title, it will automatically issue as a 7 day loan