Explorer: Home

1. Quick Start

• Library Card
• Borrower Number
• PIN Number
• Email, Password & Wi-Fi
• Website & Chat
• Disability Support
• Induction Video

2. Study Space

• Booking Study Space
• Text Noise Service

3. How to search

• Books
• eBooks
• Journal Articles
• Databases
• Search Tips
• Summon & Advanced Searching
• Subject Guides
• Dewey Guide

4. Borrowing

• Click & Collect Reservations
• Borrowing Information
• How to Issue
• How to Return
• How to Renew

5. Online Resources

• Booking Tutorials
• Reading Lists
• Market Reports
• Digital Library

6. Library & Beyond

• Inter Library Loans
• Stock Suggestions
• Referencing Help
• Assignment Help
• Using Other Libraries

7. IT & Print

• IT Help
• Laptop Loans
• Printing cost & Topping up
• How to Print
• How to photocopy
• How to scan

8. Help

9. Guide Videos

10. FAQ

 Welcome to your Library and Learning Resources

The University pledges that you will have access to a comprehensive programme of individual support provided by Library & Learning Resources. Explore this support in these pages.

Are you ready to be a library explorer? Click the 'Quick Start' tab to begin

Keep up to date with us on social media where you'll also find helpful guides and tips.

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The University pledges that this comprehensive programme of support will be delivered using all necessary safety measures to keep you and your academic tutors and advisors safe.

The key safety measures are: 

1. A click and collect book loan service: 

https://libcal.bcu.ac.uk/reserve/collect

2. You need to book a space to enter the libraries. Booking is via https://libcal.bcu.ac.uk/r/

3. Follow social distancing rules.​

4. Use PPE and sanitise hands on entry.​

5. Follow the directional arrows – one-way systems operate.​

6. Bring your own device or use a PC in the Library for which wipes are provided.

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