Borrowing books

How do I borrow a book?

Self-service machines are located on the ground floor and within the high demand collection at the Main Library.

There are also machines at Joule, Precinct and Stopford library.

You will need your library card and PIN.

Instructions for using the self-issue machines are displayed on the touch screens but please do ask a member of library staff for help if you need it.

Please retain your receipt and check that all details are correct before leaving the library.

You will be unable to use the self-service machines if:

Your library card is blocked due to unpaid fines/overdue loans and recalls
Your library card is damaged
Your library card is expired
You have reached your loan quota
You do not know your PIN - see How do I get my PIN?

If the barcode of the book you are trying to borrow is old or damaged please see a member of library staff who will be able to produce a new barcode for you.

How many books can I borrow?

Staff and students at The University of Manchester, and other users with borrowing entitlements, can borrow:

Borrower loan quotas
Category	Loan quota	4 week loan	1 week loan
University of Manchester Staff	Up to 50 books	Yes - for up to 1 year	Yes
University of Manchester Research Postgraduate	Up to 40 books	Yes - for up to 12 weeks	Yes
University of Manchester Taught-course Postgraduate	Up to 25 books	Yes - for up to 4 weeks	Yes
University of Manchester Undergraduate	Up to 20 books	Yes - for up to 4 weeks	Yes