Fines

I think that there is not enough books copies for the MBA course because of the big numbers of students in the course and student don't return the books on time so I suggest that the library should raise the fine on returning books.

Thank you for raising your concerns with me. I am sorry that you have been having problems securing loans for your research.

May I suggest that if you find an item you want and its on loan you reserve it straight away. Even if there's a waiting list for that item at least you get a chance to use it. You are allowed to reserve up to 6 items at a time.

http://lrweb.beds.ac.uk/libraryservices/availableservices/reserve

If there is a long queue of people waiting for a reserved item you could check the Public
Library catalogue to see if you may borrow that item from them

https://vpoint.culturalservices.net/bedford/#sthash.FSxCAHOq.dpuf

You could identify list of alternative titles. Check the catalogue number of the item you want
at University and see what other books at the same number are on the library shelves,  

You could purchase your own copy of a particularly useful book. It is expected that postgraduate students will purchase some books.

lrweb.beds.ac.uk/libraryservices/availableservices/reserve/high-demand-holds

Your Academic Liason Librarian makes sure that most of the new purchases for the MBA are 7 day loans to promote a fast turn around. If you experience problems with a particular title please contact him with the details so he can consider making it a Reference copy so you may consult it in the LRC

lrweb.beds.ac.uk/help/ALLs/Avtar_Natt

If As a service Learning Resources is reviewing our fines regime and careful consideration is being given to having bigger fines for reserved overdue items