Take a note of the number marked on the desk, e.g. 58. Browse the Online Catalogue for items you wish to order. Browse the printed versions of the British Library catalogues. Take a note of the shelfmarks of any items you want to order. Ask staff at the Reference or Music Enquiry Desks if you need assistance Use the Online Catalogue to order the items.
Instructions are in holders and in red folders next to the terminals.
You need to know your desk number if you are ordering books for today. Return to your desk. If you have ordered items for today and supplied a seat number, a light on the desk panel in front of you will be lit when an item has arrived. The light will stay on for about 90 minutes. Go to the Delivery Enquiries desk if you do not receive the item in the time expected or if you have a query about the delivery.