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Summer changes in the Library:

In response to feedback and suggestions from students, over the summer the Library will be undertaking some
improvements:

1. The Language room material will be relocating to the 2^nd floor of the Library where the history books currently are, and we will be creating a seating area close to the books. 

2. The Teaching Practice material will be relocated to the rooms currently occupied by the Language Library and the IT Suite on the 1^st floor.

3. Computing Services will be relocating to the Library into the space currently occupied by the Teaching Resources collection, which they will share alongside Media Services. By doing this, we are able to create a new computing area on the lower ground floor, 2 groupwork rooms and a silent study room on the 1^st floor for students to use.

The first stage of building work in the Library has started, and so the IT Suite on the 1st floor is temporarily closed. Notices are going up to direct students to the Kirby Cudmore open access area, and the out of hours room.
The PCs from the IT Suite will be temporarily stored in the Research Reading Room on the 2nd floor.                                                     

4. The Library is changing its computer management system during August and went live with the new product on 9^th August. The Library catalogue will still be available but it may look different during August as updates and alterations are made. You will be unable to renew books online or to place reservations if you have overdue books or if you owe fines. Please phone the Library counter on 01752 761145 or email libraryenquiries@marjon.ac.uk to renew/reserve items in these circumstances. We apologise for the inconvenience but hope you will find the searches on the updated catalogue more comprehensive and easier to use. You will be able to check your account, renew items online and view books you have previously borrowed. Please note all PINs have been changed to a default of CHANGEME, so you will need to use this the first time you access your account. We recommend you change your PIN as soon as possible.   

Overdue email reminders may not be available during August but will be operational again from September, including a pre-overdue service. Overdue notices will be emailed 1 day before items are due back, l day after items due back, 8 days after items are due back and 22 days after items are due back. If you have not contacted the Library during this time you will receive a billing notice from the Library 29 days after an item has become overdue. In shortening the time when you receive a billing from us we hope to stop excessive fines accruing on items you may have overlooked. Please be aware that the overdue notices provide only a courtesy service, you are responsible for returning and renewing all items on your account by the date due.   

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As leavers all Libary books must be returned to the Library and all outstanding fines must be paid. The books must be returned by the due date on the date label in each book or by the following dates at the very latest :

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For students returning to us in September :

As from Friday 18th June all books issued will be stamped for return in September with the exception of 3 Day Loans and Short Loans whose loan period dates will remain the same.

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                                        The Library Website

To help you find your way around, the Library website is divided into five main sections :

For general information such as borrowing rights, members of staff, library collections, facilities, SCONUL Access and information for distance learners, explore the 'Library Essentials' section.

• Use the 'Library Catalogue' section to find information on items held in the Library, on how to use the Library Catalogue and on inter-library loans.
• The 'Electronic Resources' section will take you to various library, electronic and internet resources.
• Have a browse through 'Study Skills' section to see if you can improve your library, research and internet skills. If you can't find what you are looking for, try using the site guide or the search facility.
• For any queries try the 'Help' section or use the 'Ask a Librarian' enquiry form, and if you include an email or telephone number we will get back to you as soon as we can.

To access the Library Catalogue please click here.

To access Learning Space please click here.

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Library Opening Hours:

Monday - Friday: 08.30-20.00 (issue counter closes at 19.45)

Saturday - Sunday: 10.00-16.45