Library

Student Resources

About the Library

Welcome to the library webpage of St. Patrick’s College. The information provided here aims to give a clear outline of the library’s services and facilities. Equipped with this information we hope that you get the most out of your library visit.

Opening Hours	Contact Us
Student Card	FAQs
External Membership	Electronic Resources
Referencing Guide	Library Services
Subject Resources	OPAC - Library catalogue
Dewey Decimal System	Group Study room

New Titles in the Library

Opening Hours

During term time the library opening hours are as follows:

	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
Open	9am	9am	9am	9am	9am	11am
Closed	9pm	9pm	9pm	9pm	5pm	2pm

Out-of-term opening hours are as follows:

	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday
Open	9 - 1pm	9 - 1pm	9 - 1pm	9 - 1pm	9 - 1pm
	2 - 5pm	2 - 5pm	2 - 5pm	2 - 5pm	2 - 5pm

Contact us

If you have any comments or queries don’t hesitate to contact us.

Email: alarkin@stpats.ie Tel: 0504 – 20531

Student Card

Your student card is your library card and you must have it to borrow items. Your library card is for your use only. You are responsible for all unreturned items.

FAQs

How do I know if the book I need is in the library?
Check the library catalogue, OPAC.

How do I find the book in the library?
The library is organised using the Dewey Decimal system so every book has a call number. When you find a book on OPAC, write down the call number. You can then go to the shelves to find the item.

How many items can I borrow and for how long?
Students can borrow up to three books at any one time. The length of time you can borrow the book for depends on whether it is a standard or restricted loan. The majority of books in the library are standard loan. These can be borrowed for up to two weeks. There are also restricted loan books (or 7 day loan) which can be kept for up to a week. There are also Reference items. They are high demand books which cannot be borrowed and are solely for use in the library.

What can I do if the book I need is out on loan?
You can place a reservation on an item that is out on loan if there are no other copies available. Once returned, the book will be held for you at the Issues Desk. We will email you to let you know that you can collect the item and it will be kept for you for two days.

External membership

Members of the general public may also become members of the library by taking out external annual membership. Annual membership costs €40 (there is a discount for alumni of the college). It enables members to access the library and to borrow two items for up to two weeks.

Library Services

Borrowing Books

You must have your student card with you to borrow books. Students can borrow up to three items at the same time.
The library stock is divided into three different groups:
Standard loan books can be borrowed for two weeks.
Short term (restricted) loan items can be borrowed for one week.
The reference collection is a collection of high demand books that are for library use only.
Ask at the issues desk for more information.
Return your books by handing them in at the issues desk.
You can place a reservation on an item that is out on loan if there are no other copies available. Once the book is returned, you will receive an email from the library and the book will be held for you at the issues desk for two days.

Fines

If items are not returned by their due date they become overdue and fines must be paid.

Fines are charged to keep items in circulation and they apply to all library patrons.

Fines: 50cent per day per item.

If a library patron has fines of €5 or more, s/he may not borrow, reserve or renew items.

Lost Books

Once a book is issued to you, it is your responsibility. If you lose a book from the library, please inform a member of staff. We will give you lots of time to try and find the item but if you don't, you will have to cover the cost of a replacement copy of the book.

Referencing Guide

Referencing Guide

Group Study Room

Tutorial Room 5 is available for use for student meetings and group work. To check availability students can access the student meeting room booking schedule on the student shared drive. Students can book the meeting room for one hour time periods and for no longer than one hour at a time, i.e. the same group cannot book the room for two consecutive hours. Additionally, the room can only be booked up to a maximum of one week in advance of the required time period. To book the room one of the group members must contact library or front office staff.