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Postal loans


About postal loans

University of Nottingham Libraries are offering a postal loans service for students and staff who meet any of the following criteria:

  • Part-time and distance learners or
  • Eligible for Enhanced Library Support or
  • If you have specific circumstances that impacts your ability to come onto campus.

Please note, you will be expected to cover the cost of returning books to our libraries. 

You will be asked to return your books if they are requested by another user. You will receive an email from the library if this is the case. If you are unable to return your books in person, you can send them back to us via post or contact Library staff.

 

Terms and conditions

  • Available to students and staff who meet any of the following criteria: Part-time and distance learners or Eligible for Enhanced Library Support or If you have specific circumstances that impacts your ability to come onto campus.
  • University of Nottingham Libraries are unable to cover the cost of returning items to the library.University of Nottingham Libraries reserves the right to temporarily withdraw this service if we are unable to keep up with demand.
  • We are unable to supply reference, periodicals, theses, DVD or CD items via this service.
  • We are unable to send books if they are required by other borrowers.
  • Please allow up to 10 days for the delivery of your books.
  • Postal loans will automatically renew every day in the same way as standard loans.
  • You will be asked to return your books if they are requested by another user. You will receive an email if this is the case.
 

Request a postal loan

Please complete the following form with details of the item/s you wish to borrow. You can find the required details on NUsearch.

The University of Nottingham processes your personal data in order to provide its service to you. Please visit https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/utilities/privacy/privacy.aspx for our Privacy Notices, which explain how we process your personal data and the rights you have with respect to your personal information.

  • Your details
  • I confirm that I am eligible for this service

 

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