Borrowing from our libraries
Everything you need to know about borrowing and returning books.
Essentials
- Click and Collect books are saved for three days (seven days for part time and Enhanced Library Support students)
- High-demand items are issued for two days only (four days for part time and Enhanced Library Support students)
- You have seven days to return items that have been requested by other library users.
Borrowing and browsing
As a member of the University of Nottingham, you have access to our extensive print and online collections. Start your search online with our library discovery tool, NUsearch.
You will need your University Card for access to the building and to borrow books using the self-service machines.
Click and Collect
Use Click and Collect to request and borrow print items from our libraries.
How to place a request
- Search NUsearch for the item you want to request
- Log in with your University username and password to place your request.
- You will receive an email when your item is ready to collect.
- Collect your item from the reservations shelves using the code provided in your confirmation email.
- Issue the item to your account using the self-service machines.
Browsing the shelves
Each book in the library will have a classmark, consisting of a series of letters and numbers, that will help you locate it on our shelves.
This code is shown on the spine of a book and allows all books on a similar theme to be shelved in the same area. You will find the classmark displayed for each book on NUsearch.
Postal loans
University of Nottingham Libraries are offering postal loans for eligible staff and students who need access to physical resources available in our libraries.
Please note, you will be expected to cover the cost of returning items to our libraries.
How to request a postal loan
How many items can I borrow?
Loans allowance
| Type of member | Number of loans | Length of loan |
|---|
| University of Nottingham students and staff |
60 |
- Books will usually be issued for one week and will auto renew everyday unless someone else requests them.
- Books in high demand will be issued for two days only. These items will not auto renew.
- If you have requested a book, we will email you when it is ready for collection. You will need to collect it within three days.
|
| Part-time and disabled students (Enhanced Library Support) |
60 |
- Books will usually be issued for one week and will auto renew everyday unless someone else requests them.
- Books in high demand will be issued for four days only. These items will not auto renew.
- If you have requested a book, we will email you when it is ready for collection. You will need to collect it within seven days.
|
Community borrowers
(external borrowers, SCONUL Access) |
12 |
- Books will usually be issued for one week and will auto renew everyday unless someone else requests them.
- Books in high demand will be issued for two days only. These items will not auto renew.
- If you have requested a book, we will email you when it is ready for collection. You will need to collect it within three days.
|
Returning books
You may be asked to return your books to the library if they are requested by another user. You will receive an email to let you know if this is the case.
How do I return books?
- Return books to any of our libraries via the self-service machines or the book boxes outside.
- Return books by post to Hallward Library. Please note, you will be expected to cover the cost of returning books to our libraries.
If you have any questions about your loans, please contact the Library Helpline by email, phone or Live Chat.
Fines and charges
If you have any questions about your fines, please contact the Library Helpline by email, phone or Live Chat.
Fines
How to pay your fines
All University of Nottingham Libraries are cashless. Fines can be paid:
- via your library account on NUsearch
- at self-service machines (Hallward, Greenfield Medical and George Green).
- by calling 0115 95 16393