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How to place a request on a MQ Library book

When the item you would like to borrow is in the Automated Retrieval Collection (ARC)  or is out on loan you can request the item. 

TipIf an item is available on the open shelves you cannot request it.  

You need to sign in using your One ID.

ARC Request sign in screen
 

Once you have signed in if the item is a single volume, such as a book, you will  see the request button.

Click the Request button

ARC Request details page

You can fill in the information or leave it blank then click the Request button.

ARC request confirmation screen

You will receive a confirmation message.

 

If the item is a multi volumed work, such as a journal, it will have request link next each volume.  Use the navigation bar to find the desired volume and click the Request link next to the required volume.

ARC request for a volumned title

From there follow the same steps as before.

You will receive an email when your item is ready to be picked up.  You can collect your item from the Hold Shelves  inside the Reserve area on Level 2 (Entrance level)

TipTake a note of the call number of the item you requested as they are placed in call number order on the shelf.

 

TipIf your item is a DVD or non circulating, eg a journal or thesis, then it will be available for collection from the staff at the Resource Collection Point  on Level 2.

Tips for searching for DVDs

ALL loan copies of  the Library's Audio Visual Materials are stored in the Automated Retrieval Collection (ARC) and you need to  request and pick them up from the Resource Collection Point on Level 2 of the Library.

 Refine your DVD search

  • Use Double Quotation Marks to search for the DVD  title as a phrase.
  • To limit your results to Audio Visual click More options  under  the Resource Type  filter. 
  • To limit your results further select Automated Retrieval Collection under the Collection filter.

TipMQ library has Video Streaming Databases that allow you to watch videos online. These cover a wide variety of subject areas. Check out our Film & Video Collections under the Screen Culture Research Guide for more information.