Books can be borrowed via the self-service kiosk located by the fiction collection or via the library counter.
When using the self service machine do the following: 
1. Press the borrow item button and scan your University of Suffolk card
2. Place the books inside the machine and wait for them all to be added
3. When all books have a green tick by their title, they have been added to your account
4. Click finish and take receipt - this will tell you when you books are due for return
If you have any problems please ask at the Library Helpdesk
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Loan allowances include both books, DVDs and journals from the Journal Archive
| Standard Loan | 3 weeks |
| Short loan | 7 days |
| 2 day loan (for books in high demand) | 2 days |
| DVDs | 7 days |
| Journals (Current issues) | Reference only |
| Journals (Archive issues) | 1 day |
Any student that has agreed individual support arrangements or reasonable adjustments through Student Support will be eligible for:
Books can be returned via the self-service kiosk located by the fiction collection or via the library counter.
When returning via the self service machine do the following: 
1. Press the return item button
2. Place the books inside the machine and wait for them all to be added
3. When all books have a green tick by their title, they have been added to your account
4. Click finish and take receipt - this will tell you when you books are due for return
If you have any problems please ask at the Library Helpdesk
Books can also be returned at the library counter
Items can be renewed as long as there are no holds on them
You can renew an item up to 4 times without bringing it into the library - after the 4th renewal we request that you bring the book into the library. If you still require it after your 4th renewal you will need to bring it back return it and then have it reissued to you.
Renew online My account
You can also telephone 01284 716216 or email the library to request a renewal
Reservations can be placed on items that are on loan. You can do this via the University of Suffolk Bury St. Edmunds Library Catalogue, by logging in with your University of Suffolk student or staff number.
If you have any issues using the online reservation system please phone or e-mail the library, staff will be happy to help you.
We will keep reservations for 7 days before passing them onto the next person, or returning them to the shelves.
When your item is ready for collection you will receive an e-mail to your University of Suffolk e-mail account.
You can have up to 10 holds at any one time.
Reservations can be collected during library opening hours from the library counter.
In order to borrow a book all students must have their University of Suffolk Student Card on their person.
If you decide you no longer need an item or a request was made in error, you can cancel the reservations by logging into your library account.
Should you encounter any problems with this please phone or e-mail the library, staff will be happy to help.
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