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Getting Materials Kept in Store

Some library materials are not held on open shelves, but are located in stores. To view or borrow this material you will need to request it on our catalogue and we will retrieve it for you.

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The book I want has a shelfmark listed as Store or External Store. What does this mean?

It is not possible for us to keep every item we have out on the open shelves. Some items, including theses, low demand books and older books are put in a store. This area can be accessed by library staff only.

How long will it take to get the item?

Items should be available the following day. Requests for items in Newstead will be available each Wednesday afternoon.

How do I get a book from the James Joyce Library Store or Richview Library Store?

You need to request it on our catalogue.

What is Newstead?

Newstead is our external store. We can only deliver items from Newstead one day a week. All requests for Newstead which are submitted by Tuesday will be delivered on the following Wednesday.

Many items in Newstead store are also available as full text online. You can get help identifying this material from the Library staff at the information desks.

What if I cannot come back today to get the book?

We will hold items from store for five days before we return them to store.

Can I take store items out of the Library?

Most items in store can be borrowed. Most are long loan items but there are some which are Short Loan.