Self Service machines
The self-service machines available in our libraries allow you to borrow and return items yourself. There are also some machines which allow you to pay any outstanding charges that you may have. They are easy to use and instructions are displayed on screen to show you what to do.
How do I borrow an item?
1. Take your items to a self-service machine along with your Student ID Card or Library Card.
2. Select Check Out from the options and follow the instructions displayed on the screen.
3. When all of your items have been issued, select Print Receipt.
4. A receipt will be provided listing the items that you have borrowed and their due dates.
Please note: You will not be allowed to borrow items if you have outstanding charges or overdue items.
How do I return an item?
1. Take your items to a self-service machine – you do not need to have your Student ID Card or Library Card with you to return items.
2. Select Returns from the options and follow the instructions displayed on the screen. The machine will indicate which book return bin, red or green, to use.
3. When all of your items have been returned, select Print Receipt.
4. A receipt will be provided listing the items that you have returned.
Please note: the self-service machines will not automatically show if the items you returned were overdue. Please select Account Info from the options on screen to see any charges that you may have.
There is also a book drop off point in the student hub Stoke campus next to the click and collect bookshelves. No need to check books in here