Borrowing

You can borrow books using the self-issue machines on:

• Level 1, Level 3, and Level 4

Returns can be made using the return machine on Level 1.

You’ll need your student or staff card to use these machines. A receipt will confirm when your items are due back.

Need help? Ask at SEZ on Level 1.

You’ll need your card to borrow books or use the self-service machines.

If your card is lost or stolen, please report it to SEZ as soon as possible.

You can also find instructions on how to request a replacement here:

Student Card

LibrarySearch shows availability for both print books and eBooks. Here’s how to check what’s available and how to access it:

Print books

• “Available from Abertay Library” means the book is on the shelf and ready to borrow

• The call number (e.g. 378.17 COT) tells you where it’s shelved

• The collection (e.g. Lending, Oversize, Law Lending) shows what floor it’s on

Where to find each collection:

• Lending Collection – Level 3

• Oversize / Law Lending – Level 4

Use the call number on the book spine to locate it on the shelves.

eBooks

• If a book is available online, LibrarySearch will show a View Online link instead of a call number

• Click the link to read the eBook — you may need to sign in with your Abertay credentials

Tip: If you're off campus, always sign in to see all results — including items in databases that require Abertay authentication.

• Students: 16 items
  (includes 1 laptop or BYOD locker loan, and up to 6 AV equipment loans)

• Staff and PGR students: 20 items
  (includes 1 laptop or BYOD locker loan, and up to 6 AV equipment loans)

• Books: Either 1 week or 4 weeks

• DVDs and AV equipment: 1 week

4-week loans may be recalled early if someone else requests the item. We’ll email you if the due date changes.

Books are automatically renewed twice (unless requested by another user). After that, we ask that you return them.

If all copies of a book are currently out on loan, you can request it via LibrarySearch:

1. Search for the book in LibrarySearch

2. If no copies are available, click the title

3. Under the Get It section, click Request

4. Sign in if prompted

5. Complete and submit the request form

You can also specify a “Not needed after” date if the request is time-sensitive.

• You’ll receive an email when your item is ready to collect

• Items will be available to pick up from SEZ on Level 1

• You’ll need your card to borrow the item

If you no longer need a book you’ve requested, you can cancel it through My Account in LibrarySearch.

1. Go to LibrarySearch and sign in

2. Click your name at the top right and choose My Requests

3. Find the item you want to cancel and click Cancel Request

This helps make the item available sooner for other students.

Use My Account (linked at the top of LibrarySearch) to:

• View due dates for your current loans

• Check and cancel requests

• See any fines or holds

• Manage your Saved Items in LibrarySearch

You can access it via:

• The LibrarySearch menu (after signing in), or

• Directly at My Account

To ensure fair access, overdue charges encourage timely returns.

You’ll get a reminder on the day an item is due. You have until the library closes the following day to return it before fines begin.

If your fines exceed £20, you won’t be able to borrow more items until payment is made.

Full details of the Library's debt management policy are available in the University's Student Debt Management Policy

• 1-week loans: 50p per day

• 4-week loans: 10p per day (or 50p per day if recalled)

• AV equipment: £1 per day

See Penalties for Late Return of AV Equipment)

Yes. You’ll be charged the replacement cost.

• Invoices should be paid within 30 days

• A £35 administration fee may be added if payment is late

• Unpaid debts may be passed to a collection agency if not resolved before you leave Abertay

Full details of the Library's debt management policy are available in the University's Student Debt Management Policy.

Abertay students can borrow laptops and other equipment from the Library.

Short-term laptop loans (4 hours):
Use your student or staff card to borrow a laptop from the self-service lockers on Level 2. These laptops are for Library use only.

Weekly laptop loans:
You can also book a laptop for a full week. Collect and return it from SEZ. Terms of use apply.

Need more details or want to make a booking?
Borrowing equipment, laptops etc.