Special Teaching Collections
Please Note:
For books with shelfmarks 001 - 999 Short Loan, 4-Here, General Collection (long loan) and Reference books are interfiled on the same shelves. Reference books 800 - 999 are at the end of the 900s beside General Reference books.
Large books are found at the end of each shelfmark range. For example, the large 100 books are at the end of the 100s.
Multiple copies of books in demand, or on reading lists, are issued to readers as part of our short loan collection (SLC). Other copies of these essential textbooks may also be available in the 4Here Collection for Library Use only or the General Collection for longer loan.
What is the Short Loan Collection (SLC)?
The SLC contains books which are in high demand, including many of the essential texts on undergraduate reading lists. Short Loan books can be identified by the red tape on the book's spine. We encourage you to return your books on time, so that other students may be able to borrow these in-demand texts.
SLC books are interfiled and on the shelves next to books in the General Collection. Additional copies of these essential textbooks may be available in the General Collection.
How many books can I borrow from SLC?
You may borrow three items from the SLC.
How long is a Short Loan?
Books can be borrowed for 7 days.
How do I borrow and return a SLC book?
Self-Service machines are in use in all five UCD libraries. If you experience any difficulty in using this self service, please check with staff at the Information Desk in the library.
In the James Joyce Library you can self-issue the items but you return your book to the Express Return box. The book is taken off your account immediately.
Can I renew or request a SLC book?
No, SLC items cannot be renewed or requested, as they are books that are either in high demand or may be on reading lists. You can check to see if an additional copy is available in the General Collection.
High demand and reading list titles may be available for use in the library only, and are not for loan. Other copies may also be available in the library collection.
What is the 4-Here Collection?
- Items that are in very high demand at certain times of the year for Library use only.
- These items can only be used within the holding library.
- Additional copies may be available in the library collection.
Where is the 4-Here Collection located?
4-Here books are interfiled with the general and short loan books. They are identifiable by bright yellow jackets which are placed around the book. Please enquire at the Information Desk if you require assistance.
