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.
This service enables registered students and staff of Carlow College, St Patrick’s, to place online reservations for books in the PJ Brophy Library. Reserve your books by searching the library catalogue and click Reserve button when you have found the title you need, you will receive an email when the book is ready for collection and books will be held for 24 hours.
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 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.Â
To find items from your reading list you:
- Type your title, author’s name or key word into the search box on Library Catalogue.
- 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. On each book the Library acquires, we will assign it 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.
- Search the library catalogue to find the book and class number.
- For more information about this check out our Supports or talk to a member of Library Staff.
Much of our collection is available 24-7 but to access some of these you must log into you library account. For some of these resources you will also need a password; you can get these from any member of Library Staff, just call over to the Library Desk or get in touch via email, phone or our Live Chat. To check out our online content just head over to Collections 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 student must pay the return postage cost of the item(s). Requests can be made at Library Desk or via email.
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. These facilities are paid for using your learner card. You can top up at the Library Desk.Â
Computers 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. We also provide Wi-Fi; just ask at the Library Desk for the password.
The Library Staff provide a book shop service where students can order and purchase primary and secondary reading for your courses. A deposit is required (usually €10 per book), and requests can be made at the Library Desk or via email. You have the option of paying by card or in cash at the Library Desk.
- Â 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.
- Â 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 contact our library services desk at:Â librarycc@carlowcollege.ie.