Alumnus Membership

Im a former student of UoB. Graduated 2016.

Im currently studying for my Pgce (accredited by University of Hertfordshire) with Chiltern Training group. My current placement is teaching at a local school.

I wanted to have access to the university LRC, so that i could use the library facilities (including printing), for my pgce course. I was just wondering what level if access i could apply for and how much it 

Thank you for your enquiry. As an Alumnus you may join the University of Bedfordshire on a reference basis for free. Please see the details here

https://lrweb.beds.ac.uk/libraryservices/membership/external-users/categories

No external customer may use the University's printing services so I am sorry I cannot help you with that. You cannot

Use any of the content retrieved from the University's digital resources for commercial activities.

Leave a walk-in kiosk PC logged in and unattended for any period of time during your visit.

Share the usernames or passwords provided to you by the University with anyone else.

Access any other parts of the University except the Library or Learning Resources Centre.

Share any materials retrieved from the University's digital resources with anyone, whether in print or digital format.

Download, store or transmit an excessive amount of content retrieved from the University's digital resources.

Use the network for unauthorised purposes. For more detail, refer to the JANET Acceptable Use Policy.

Access, transmit, store, print, promote or display offensive, obscene and indecent material, defamatory materials or materials likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress.

https://lrweb.beds.ac.uk/libraryservices/membership/external-users/codeofpractice

If you wish to progress an application please go ahead reference membership is free Associate membership (with loans) is £30 per annum

Sconul access

I have been advised to contact yourselves at the Bedford Campus because I am currently living in Bedford but doing an online course at Wolverhampton University.   I understand that I can get a membership where I can borrow books so that I can read around my subject material. 

Please advise me if this is possible and how much it costs and how I can join.

Thank you for your enquiry. Please follow the advice from your own University about registering with the Sconul Access scheme and then – if you are eligible - please follow our instructions on our website

https://lrweb.beds.ac.uk/libraryservices/membership/external-users

https://lrweb.beds.ac.uk/libraryservices/membership/external-users/categories

On receipt of your completed application form your membership will take  5 – 10 working days to process (due to seasonal demand)

If you are not eligible for Sconul Access there are paid membership on our website that may interest you

Sconul Access

I am interested in using your library as part of the SCONUL scheme. I am a distance learner  and am living locally, do you require me to fill out a form prior to visiting your library or can I simply turn up and register with you on the day?



 Thank you for your enquiry. Please follow the advice from your own University about registering with the Sconul Access scheme and then follow our instructions on our website

https://lrweb.beds.ac.uk/libraryservices/membership/external-users

https://lrweb.beds.ac.uk/libraryservices/membership/external-users/categories

On receipt of your completed application form your membership will take  5 – 10 working days to process (due to seasonal demand)

Referencing

I have been recommended Ref Works by a tutor. However, I have just tried to reference the national curriculum as a practice and the Bibliography setting is no better than the Word one. Is there a way I can make it more accurate or is it just a case that I will have to alter every reference?

This is the bibliography example:

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, 2013. National Curriculum: primary curriculum. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/national-curriculum-in-england-primary-curriculum: Department Of Education.

Any help would be appreciated.

Thank you for your enquiry. It’s because you haven’t selected the right output style.  You have Harvard – British Standard selected and we use Cite them Right - Harvard.

Go to bibliography on the grey tool bar – select output style manager – search for Cite then Right - Harvard and use the green arrow to move into your favorites.  

If you are still having problems please get in touch.

Luton Library - Lockers

Still no lockers - with no real explanation for the delay - despite acknowledging the issue in a previous email
I wanted to securely dispose of some printing (to recycle as well) but there aren't those types of bins anymore, the old library had them!

Thanks for your enquiry. As I said on 1st August. It won't help but there a number of people  who are disappointed about the lack of lockers at Luton Library - including staff!
Unfortunately there has been a problem with the installation and so the lockers' availability does not have a due date I am afraid.
Please be assured that staff are doing everything they can to get a swift solution but - as you say- 12 months later there has not been any progress. I can only apologise. There has been no change in this position to date although it is still being followed up.

Regarding secure disposal of printing, I am not sure what you mean. The new library (like the old one) has green and red bins on every floor of the library - at least two pairs per floor. The green bin is for recycling. The library has never offered secure disposal ie confidential waste disposal and is not in position to offer this now. I would advise you to rip any confidential printing up and put it in the green recycling bins

Staff praise Luton Library

Library is fantastic, staff are knowledgeable and so helpful resources are excellent. Thank you!!

We really appreciate you taking the time to let us know we're doing something right.  We look forward to serving you in the future

Vending Machine

We need vending machines

The University is negotiating a vending presence in the Bedford and Luton Libraries and it is hoped they will be in place early in 2018.

ATM

We require an ATM

Outside there is an ATM near the main entrance to the University on Park Street. There is also an ATM outside the Arndale. There are no plans for an ATM in the library in the near future.

University staff and and students may use the ATM in the Campus Centre.

Loans record

I would like to know if it is possible to obtain a list of books that I have borrowed since my start in February. 

 To get your Borrower History go into the Renewals tab of the Library Catalogue

https://library.beds.ac.uk/patroninfo

Sign in with your usual ID & Password

You will be taken to a My Record screen to the left of your name on that screen there will be a button called “Borrowing History” click on that and the list of your library loans will come up

If you have any problems please ring 01582 743488 during staffed hours (8.30 – 18.00 Monday – Friday)

Going forward I would advise you to record all your library loans on a Refworks account

https://lrweb.beds.ac.uk/a-guide-to-referencing/RefWorks_Intro

Sorry I cannot be of more help on this occasion

Visitors

I am writing with regards to the use of your library services. 

I am currently doing my studies for my professional qualification, and I have been unable to find somewhere where I am able to study after work, and I was wondering if it is possible to use your library facilities.

Unfortunately, I am not a student there but would appreciate a good environment to continue with my studies. Is it possible for me to register to use your facilities?

The University of Bedfordshire welcomes visitors and there are two levels of membership for you to choose from

Reference - £30 per year

Associate - £65 per year

Details here

https://lrweb.beds.ac.uk/libraryservices/exusers/categories

New applications for membership take 2 - 5 working days from receipt, to be processed

for information

• Proof of current postal address will be required to support all applications.
• If you are claiming a fee waiver or a concessionary rate evidence of eligibility will be required.
• Please familiarise yourself with the conditions of membership and the code of practice before applying.
• External Customer status does not allow access to any other parts of the University.

Application form is on this webpage please print and complete

https://lrweb.beds.ac.uk/libraryservices/exusers

Terms and Conditions here

https://lrweb.beds.ac.uk/libraryservices/exusers/cond-of-memb