If you have not finished using an item by the end of the loan period it is usually possible to renew it once in person, through the OPAC, or by telephone. If a book, journal or thesis is needed which is not in the library stock, it may be obtained from another library. This service is expensive, please see notices displayed in the library regarding charges. The Catalogue Items can be located through the library catalogue. Computers in these rooms are connected to the Internet and World Wide Web.
Help is available from the technicians in the open access rooms.
The library has a range of reference books, abstracts, indexes and bibliographies. These can provide specific information such as addresses, telephone numbers, train times etc. or details of particular books and journal articles. CD-ROMS are available for consultation in all libraries. Study areas are provided in all libraries, so that you may work away from the distractions of home or halls, with the references you need on hand. Each of the libraries has information about local events and local facilities.