What I can borrow from the library
You can see the number of library items you can borrow in the table below.
| Current Coventry University Student/Staff | Associate Membership with borrowing privileges | |
|---|---|---|
| Loans (including books, DVDs or CDs) | 20 items | 5 items |
There is no charge to borrow items, but if you return them after the due date you will need to pay an overdue charge. Please also note that you are responsible for all items issued on your University ID card.
| Type of resource | Type of loan | Length of loan period | Overdue charges |
|---|---|---|---|
| Books | Standard | 3 weeks | £1.00 per book per day |
| Books | One week | 1 week | £1.00 per book per day |
| Books | Reference | Cannot be borrowed – for use in library only | Cannot be borrowed – fines do not apply |
| Books (folio) | Same as Books | ||
| DVDs / Video / CD | One week | 1 week | £1.00 per item per day |
| Print journals | Reference only | Cannot be borrowed – for use in library | Cannot be borrowed – fines do not apply |
| Laptops | 6 hour loan | 6 hours | £1.00 per hour or part of hour |
| VGA/HDMI cable | 2 hour loan | 2 hours | £1.00 per hour or part of hour |
| PG Room locker key | 24 hour loan | 24 hours | £1.00 per hour or part of hour |
| Digital Voice Recorder | 1 week loan | 1 week | £1.00 per day |
| Portable DVD Player / Multi-connection charger / Light box | 4 hour loan | 4 hours | £1.00 per hour or part of hour |
How can I borrow
After locating the library item you need on shelf, you can take the item and borrow it using one of our self-service machines which are located on the ground, 1st and 2nd floors in the library.
- Scan your ID card by placing it in the slot below the screen.
- When your ID card logs you into the machine, select 'Borrow' and place books in the larger section when asked to do so.
- The screen will indicate when the books have been added to your account by showing a due return date in green. Press 'finish' and you can choose to print a receipt if required.
To check your account, renew books, or pay a charge, simply scan your card on the card reader and click 'Account' and then select the relevant option. Please note that self-service machines only accept payment with credit/debit cards and payments can only be made on the Ground floor self-service machines.
For any issues regarding your loans or any charges showing in your account, please refer to our charges page.
See the video tutorial:
Coventry University
Frederick Lanchester Building
Gosford Street
Coventry, United Kingdom
CV1 5DD
Telephone:+44 (0) 24 7765 7575
Email: ask-a-librarian.lib@coventry.ac.uk
