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Using the Library

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Your Personal Library Account

Your personal library account is your individual online profile with the library and is a tool for managing your library materials. It allows you to:

  • View current loans – see what you have borrowed
  • Renew items online – extend your loan period
  • Reserve items online – hold books that are on loan
  • View borrowing history – see your past loans

To log in to your personal library account, you will need:

  • Your reader code (student number)
  • Your 4-digit PIN

Your unique PIN is issued by Library staff. Please call to the Library Desk or email the library team at librarycc@carlowcollege.ie to obtain or reset your PIN.

 

All current Carlow College learners and staff have to access Carlow College Library services; however, this access is contingent on following Library regulations. As a Carlow College Library user, you must have a current Learner Identity Card. Your ID card must be produced if requested by a member of the Library staff.

We also welcome Learners or Researchers visiting from other Third Level Institutes; any persons engaged in scholarly research; and, members of the public requiring access to Library material not available to them in any other library.  See External Readers.

Students must go to the Library Desk to borrow, renew and return items or you can use the Self-Service Desk located opposite the library desk.

Books can be renewed online, over the phone, at the Library Desk/Self-service desk or via email. If another student places a reservation on an item, or your account accrues a fine then you cannot renew your items. (Note: all renewed books are subject to recall at any time if requested by another user).

Students will be charged €1 per borrowed item per day for overdue items. Students with overdue items on their accounts will be blocked from borrowing further items until the fine is paid and books returned. 

To find items from your reading list you:

  1. Type your title, author’s name or key word into the search box on Library Catalogue.
  2. From the results, take note of the class number, as this is where you will find the book in the library. The numbering system the Library uses is called Dewey Decimal Classification. Each book is assigned a Dewey class number that identifies its subject matter. This number is found on the spine of the book. The books are arranged on the shelves in numerical order.
  3. Search the library catalogue to find the book and class number.
  4. For assistance, please contact the Library Desk.

To access online materials, you need to log into your library account. To check out our online content, visit our Collections page or alternatively you can access our main database collections from the Library Catalogue.

Items that are not held in the library can be requested by using our Inter-Library Loan Service. The cost of return postage of the item(s) is payable by the student. Requests can be made at Library Desk or via email at librarycc@carlowcollege.ie.

 

On the ground floor, near the library entrance, you can find facilities for printing, photocopying and scanning. It is 10c for black and white, 20c for color. Please note that any items copied in the library is subject to copyright law. Payment is may using your Student ID Card, which you can top-up at the Library Desk. 

PCs and Workspaces are available on the first floor for library and are only available for students with current Learner ID’s. Each computer is connected to the network printer/photocopier. 

Students can access the College WiFi using the eduroam service. Eduroam can be accessed using your Carlow College login credentials.

A book shop service is available where students can order and purchase primary and secondary reading materials for your courses. A deposit is required (usually €10 per book), and requests can be made at the Library Desk or via email at librarycc@carlowcollege.ie. You have the option of paying by card or in cash at the Library Desk.

 

Persons who are not registered as learners or staff of Carlow College, MAY be considered for External Reader Access to the Library for research or study purposes.   

  •  Access generally includes Carlow College alumni, registered learners and staff of other institutions and members of the public who require access for scholarly purposes.
  • Learners and staff from other HEIs are required to have a letter of introduction from their home institution confirming their registration and standing.
  • The primary purpose of the library is to serve the academic and research needs of Carlow College learners and staff. It is not permitted to use the library as a place of work or as a remote working location.
  •  Primary and/or secondary school students are not permitted to use the library as External Readers.
  • Applications can be made online or in person at the Library Desk. See External Reader Card Application Guidelines for more information.

The Library is open to members of the public to visit. Visitors must sign in at reception and do not have access to library services or study spaces.

For further assistance please visit our Library Desk or email us at librarycc@carlowcollege.ie.

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