Borrowing from the Library
Borrowing Library Items
Take your library items and Campus Card to the Issue Desk.
In the University Library you can use the self service machines located near the Issue Desk.
- Borrowing, Charges and Fines for students and staff
- Borrowing, Charges and Fines for external readers
Returning Library items
Return your library items to the Issue Desk and wait for them to be removed from your library account.
In the University Library you can return items at the self service machines located near the Issue Desk.
All University Library loans must be returned to the University Library.
It may be possible to renew your loan.
Recalled items
You may receive a "recall notice" if another borrower has reserved an item on loan to you. This recall notice is sent to your University email address.
Note: If you do not return the item by the new due date, you will have to pay a fine.
Fines
You will need to pay your fines before you can have any new library items issued to you.
See the borrowing, charges and fines table for details of fine rates.
Reservations
You can reserve items that are on loan via the Library Catalogue.
You cannot reserve books which the Catalogue shows are available.
When an item you have reserved becomes available, you have seven days to collect it. You will be notified of an item waiting collection via an email.
The Loans Librarian is Kath Shakespeare.
Please contact her with enquiries about Library membership, loans policies and procedures.
Telephone: (023) 9284 3245
Email: kath.shakespeare@port.ac.uk
