Before you go on placement please check

• You know your IT username and password so you can access electronic resources
• You have set the Athens cookie on your computer
• You know your Library PIN so you can access your record on the Library catalogue
• You do not owe any fines
• You know how to contact your Academic Liaison Librarian
• You have returned any books you will not be needing while on placement
• You have some interlibrary loan forms if you think you will need them

Using other libraries during your placement

The University of Surrey is part of the SCONUL Access scheme which will give you limited (but free) borrowing rights from certain other academic libraries.

• Placement students can join any participating library that offers band B access
• Membership lasts for the duration of your placement up to a maximum period of 12 months
• Check whether the library you wish to access has what you need on their catalogue
• Check opening times and whether you will be able to access the materials you want before visiting for the first time
• You are unlikely to be able to access another library's electronic resources

Inter-library loans (ILLS)

• Check that you cannot access the item elsewhere
• Check that the item is not on the University of Surrey Library Catalogue
• Post the completed inter-library loans form to the Inter-Library Loans team
• Please remember to sign the form and obtain your tutor's signature on the reverse
• For article requests you need to include postage to cover the cost of sending the article to you
• Books must be collected in person