Distance Learners
- Introduction
- Registration
- Address and Opening Hours
- Borrowing
- Returns
- Library Catalogue
- Library Services
- Electronic Resources
- Other Libraries
Introduction
As a student on a distance learning course there are a number of library services that will be useful to you. This guide describes these services and refers you to sections of the Library Services web pages. http://www.arts.ac.uk/library
Registration
To use Library Services you need to register. To do this complete the registration form by clicking on the link below. Return it to the library of your home college either electronically or by post. We will complete your library registration within one working day of receipt of the form
camberwell college of arts
central st martins
london college of fashion
london college of communication
Addresses and Opening Hours
Click for details of the locations and opening hours of the University of the Arts London libraries
Borrowing
You may borrow items, in person, from any of the University of the Arts London libraries. You can renew any items you have out on loan as long as they are not needed by another user. Renewals can be made by telephone, using the library catalogue or in person.
Returns
Items can be returned in person when the library is open or by using the return bins when the library is closed. You can also return items by post but you are advised to obtain a proof of posting. All items remain your responsibility until they have been discharged from your card.
back to topUsing the library catalogue
The catalogue lists all the items - books, videos, DVDs etc - held by University of the Arts London libraries. You can also reserve and renew items, and check details of your library record using 'my account'
http://voyager.arts.ac.uk
Library Services
To see a powerpoint presentation giving an overview of library services click here.
back to topAccess to electronic resources
The e-Library is a gateway to online resources. Library Services subscribes to many collections of e-journals, reports, indexes, images collections and other resources on your behalf, and this is how they are made available.
The web address of the e-Library is:
http://www.arts.ac.uk/library/e-library.htm
Home access to e-Resources
Most of the e-Resources we subscribe to can be used off-campus. See the off-campus access page for more information.
Help
For help on using the e-Library, please see the e-Library Help page.
Using other libraries
A listing of other libraries is available here:
http://www.arts.ac.uk/library/other.htm There are a number of schemes that offer distance learning students access to other HE libraries in particular:
UK Libraries Plus
As a distance learning student you are able to use the libraries of some higher education institutions for reference under the UK Libraries Plus scheme (UKLP). In addition you can have limited borrowing rights from three of these libraries. Contact your home library for information about joining UKLP. Further information on this scheme, including a list of participating libraries, can be found here:
http://www.uklibrariesplus.ac.uk/
Sconul Vacation access scheme
The vacation access scheme is a national scheme which allows you to use the libraries of most higher education institutions for reference during the vacations. Some libraries limit this to summer vacation only. Use the following link to check on participating libraries and telephone numbers, term dates opening hours etc.
http://www.sconul.ac.uk/use_lib/vacation.html
Letters of introduction
If you want to use a library that is not a member of either of these schemes you may need a letter of introduction. Please contact your home library giving full details of the library and what they require.