Photocopying, PCs and printing
Photocopiers
There are 6 photocopiers in the library:
4 on the top floor, in the photocopy room, to the left as you enter the building
1 on the middle floor, in the School Resource Centre
1 on the bottom floor, next to the stack and current journals
These photocopiers are operated by a photocopy card, which must be bought and charged with copy credit. All the photocopiers are touch screen operated and instructions are displayed above each machine. Please be aware that any material copied is subject to copyright regulation.
Photocopying regulations for students
Photocopying regulations for staff
Photocopy credit
Our photocopiers are card operated. To use these machines you must first purchase a photocopy card.
The cards are bought from the orange machine on the top floor of the library next to the enquiries desk. They cost £1 and contain 5 credits (1 credit = 1 single sided A4 copy). The cards are rechargeable, and so after buying the initial card they can topped up with 20 credits for every £1. To top up your card, insert it into the blue machine on the top floor next to the enquiries desk followed by your coins.
If you are able to reclaim the cost of your photocopying you may purchase a photocopy card that is preloaded with credit from the enquiries desk and be issued with a receipt. For more information please see our accessibility page.
PCs
The library has closed access PCs on all three floors of the building and you will need your I.T. account log-in information to use these computers. Whilst using these PCs you are subject to the University’s responsible use regulations. If you need to leave a PC that you have logged into for a short period (e.g. toilet break, to find a book, lunch break) you can lock the computer by holding Ctrl+Alt+Delete and selecting ’lock’. The PC will only lock for 15 minutes, after which it will automatically log you out, losing any unsaved work, and making the PC available to other users. This procedure has been put in place due to student requests.
We regret that library staff are unable to assist with ITS equipment.
Printers
There are 3 black and white printers in the library, one on each floor of the building. All PCs are able to send items to be printed at any of these 3 printers. In order to use these printers you must ensure that you have sufficient print credit in your account.
The PCs will by default send items to the printer on the same floor. If you wish to send you work to another printer, please select another option from the drop down printer menu. Occasionally one or more of the printers may be out of order. This will be clearly signposted. Please send work to an appropriate, working printer. If your work fails to print, but credit has been deducted from your account, please contact the IT helpdesk or visit the helpdesk in MB26.
We regret that library staff are unable to assist with ITS equipment.
Print credit
You must pay for any printing that you do from a University PC. It is automatically paid from your IT account, so you must ensure that your account has sufficient credit.
There is a credit machine located on the top floor of the library. Use the keyboard to enter your IT account username and password before inserting coins into the machine. A list of current prices is displayed next to the credit machine.
Scanners
There are a limited number of scanners available for your use in the library. They are located on each floor at selected PCs by the South side windows. Instructions for use can be found on the scanners.
Please note, the PCs are the responsibility of the ITS department. If you encounter any problems with the PCs, scanners or software please report immediately to the ITS helpdesk. We regret that library staff are unable to assist.