Books can be borrowed from the open shelves using our self-service machines. If all copies of the book that you want are out on loan you can reserve a copy by placing a hold, following the steps below.
If you have any questions, please email library@sgul.ac.uk.
Step 1. Follow the instructions in this YouTube video to find the book using Hunter and note down the call number.
Step 2. Use this call number to find the book on the shelves in St George's Library.
Books are shelved in alphabetical, and then numerical order of the call number.
Hunter is the Library search tool. Hunter allows you to quickly find and access textbooks, eBooks, articles and more.
Enter your search terms, select Books and more. Sign in to find the book location and availability.
Some books are available as e-books, select View Online to view electronic versions. You will need to login with your university login to access these.
In Hunter, enter an article title or a few words from the title and select Articles and more. Select view online and follow the link to the full text. You will need to login with your SGUL login to access these off-site.
To find a specific journal, type in the name of the journal and select Journal Titles results will include journal titles from the Library’s electronic and print journal collections. You will need to login with your university login to access electronic journals off-site.
1. Place your book(s) on the glass plate as shown above.
2. Scan the barcode on your ID card.
3. Press the 'Check out' option on the screen.
4. When you are finished, press 'Print receipt' or 'E-mail receipt' to find out when the books are due back.
Return books in the book return slot outside of the library or at the self-service machines.
If all the copies of the book that you want are out on loan, you can reserve a copy by placing a hold.
When a copy of that item is returned it will be held at the Helpdesk and you will receive an email notification.
You then have one week to collect the item.