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Borrowing
Your matriculation (student) or staff card is also your library card. You can't borrow books without it. You can borrow items the day after you register. Use the self-service machines to borrow and return books, just follow the on-screen instructions, or watch our video below. They are on every level of the Saltire Centre. You should only swipe your matric card on the self-service machines when you want to borrow or renew books. To return books you should press the Return button.
Please remember - it's your responsibility to make sure you return or renew items on time.
More information is available on Finding books and our library regulations
How many items can I borrow?
- Students: a total of 20 items
- Staff and researchers: a total of 25 items
- You can also borrow netbook computers and some audio-visual equipment from the Base
How long for?
- Books not on reading lists (long loans): 4 weeks for students and associate staff
- 12 weeks for staff and researchers
- This is cut to one weeks if the books are in demand
- Books on reading lists: 2 weeks for all users
- Netbooks: 1 week
- Audio-visual equipment: 3 days (72 hours)
What if I lose my book or piece of equipment?
Go to the Base on level 0 of the Saltire Centre. It is best if you go in person.
What can I not borrow?
These are for use in the library only:
- reference books and reference (reading lists) books
- journals
- theses
- some audio-visual items
How do I see my library record?
In the library catalogue click on My account, then on Review my account. You will need your Personal Identification Number (PIN) to see your library record. We send your PIN to your university email address. It’s also on My Caledonian under My library details. You can change it from My account in the library catalogue.
What is my library PIN?
Your library PIN (personal identification number) is listed on My Caledonian. Click the Me (Student) tab and then the My library details link.
How do I renew a book?
If a book is on hold for someone else, you must return it by the due date or pay fines.
You can renew books not on hold up to 30 times:
- from My account in the catalogue. You’ll need your PIN.
- by telephone (0141 273 1550)
- at The Base
- at the self-service machines, if you have the books with you
You are not allowed to renew if:
- your fines exceed £10 (all accounts are blocked from borrowing or renewing when fines exceed £10)
- you have exceeded the maximum number of renewals allowed (30 times)
- your library membership has expired
- the book is on hold for somebody else
How do I get a book which is on loan?
You can put a hold on it through the catalogue. See help on using the catalogue for more details.
What happens if my books are overdue?
We hope this won’t happen and that you’ll help us make books available for as many people as possible by returning them on time. To support that, we have a fines system for overdue items.
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