Borrowing, renewals and reservations
You can also find information on laptops, lost items and how to check your library account.
Borrowing
Borrowing
You’ll need your University ID card to borrow books and DVDs from the Library. You can borrow most items for 2 weeks and they’ll be renewed automatically, unless they are reserved by someone else.
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Students (undergraduates and taught postgraduates) |
30 items |
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Staff and researchers |
30 items |
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External users |
10 items |
Renewals
Renewals
Your books will be automatically renewed unless someone else has reserved them.
Reservations
Reservations
If there are no copies of the book you want on the shelves, you can find it on Library Search and reserve it by clicking the ‘place hold’ button next to the listing. You’ll then receive an email when the book is ready to collect.
There’s a few points to remember:
- We’ll keep your items on the reservation shelves for eight days.
- You can reserve up to five items.
- You can’t reserve reference items but can read these in the library.
- If we don’t have what you need, you can use the Request It! Service.
- Library Search will also show if an online version is available.
Lost or damaged items
Lost or damaged items
If an item on your Library account is lost, stolen or damaged please contact us by email, phone or live chat.
You may be responsible for the item’s replacement.
Laptops
Laptops
As well as books and DVDs, students and staff can also borrow laptops.
We’ve got 108 self-service laptops available to borrow for 24 hours in lockers on the First Floor East wing.
There are also 96 laptops available to borrow for 7 days from the lockers in the Ground Floor foyer.
These won’t be renewed automatically and you’ll need to return them to the self-service lockers.
The Big Book Return 2024
Are you leaving University this summer?
Remember to return your library books for future students to borrow and you could win a voucher worth £100!
Just drop your books into the book return machines at All Saints Library or the Brooks building before 31 July 2024, and you will be automatically entered into the prize draw to win. For more information, or if you have any questions email: library@mmu.ac.uk
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Big Book Return FAQs
Can I post my books to you?
Yes, you can. You can send them to us at:
Manchester Metropolitan University
All Saints Library
Manchester
M15 6BH
Unfortunately, due to the sheer number of books currently on loan we are unable to cover the cost of return postage. Therefore, please note that you will need to cover the cost of return postage.
Can my friend return my books for me?
Yes, they can. They just need to drop them into the book return machines in the Library or the Brooks building. No sign-in or swipe card access is needed. The books will be marked as returned and taken off your record. If your friend returns your books by 31 July 2024, you will be entered into the prize draw to win.
I have many books to return, does this mean I have many chances of winning?
No sorry. You will need to return all of the books you have borrowed to be entered into the draw. One entry per student.
How do I find out which books I currently have out on loan?
Sign into your library account. The checkouts tab will show you which books you currently have out on loan.
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Big Book Return 2024 terms and conditions
1. Closing date 11.59pm 31 July 2024.
2. One entry per person.
3. Open to Manchester Metropolitan University students whose programmes finish by 30 September 2024.
4. To be entered you must return all your library books.
5. The winner will be informed by email via their Manchester Met email address within seven days of the closing date and must respond within 28 days to claim their prize.
6. The winner will be chosen at random.