#library tip

[ucflibrary]

Library tip #67

If you’re looking at a book in our catalog that’s checked out and it has a far off due date, a faculty or staff member has it. (We have 6 month check out and unlimited renewals).

If you want it, place a hold on it. 

It’ll be recalled so you can check it out. 

If we can’t get it back in a timely manner, Interlibrary Loan and Document Delivery Services will find it for you.

You need a book that’s only available at one college in the U.S.? They get it here. 

You need an article in another language that was published in an obscure and out of circulation journal? They will get a copy of it.

This is what they do. You want it, ILL finds it. I’ve seen them move mountains to get books and articles for patrons. ILL are the miracle makers of libraries.

UCF faculty, staff, and students can access ours here.

[libraryknight]

Library Tip

When scanning books and library cards, MAKE SURE THE BOX IS SELECTED. The beep just means a barcode was scanned, not that the item was checked in/out properly.

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Library tip - always have your library card with you.

I know that some libraries don't require that you have your card with you at check out, but I know that a lot of them do. 

Don't get fussy with the desk staff if they tell you you need to have your card to check out items. That policy is probably listed on the website, in a pamphlet, or the staff probably told you when you signed up for the card.