Circulation/Reserves Desk

Located at the main entrance of the library, the Circulation/Reserves Desk is the main service point for library services.

Check out material

Users can check out library material in a number of ways at the circulation desk. Self-check stations are located prominently at the Circulation/Reserves Desk and provide the quickest way to check out library material. Two additional self-check stations are located in the foyer of the Second floor closest to the General Collection. Users may also check out material directly from library staff who operate the Circulation/Reserves Desk.

Check in material

Users may return library material directly to library staff at the Circulation/Reserves Desk. Alternatively, books are collected every morning and afternoon from library book drop boxes. These are located on campus, one right outside the Student Center, the other in front of the School of Business and Management. Books returned to the book drop are counted as received the previous evening. Please use the box only for the return of library materials.  Fragile items such as videotapes and CDs should be returned directly to the Circulation/Reserves Desk.

Reserve Material

Professors will often place items "on reserve" in the library. This means that you can ask for the article/book at the Circulation/Reserves Desk or search the catalog to check availability. Since many students need to share these items, they can usually be used for only 2 hours and they may not be taken from the library. In most cases, reserve items can be photocopied.

Faculty wanting to place library or personal material on Reserve can do so by viewing the Reserves Policy

Lost and Found

The Library operates a Lost and Found for items left in the library. Please check with Library staff at the Circulation/Reserves Desk if you have lost an item. Every Thursday afternoon all Lost and Found items are forwarded to the Lost and Found located in the Office of Student Affairs.

Laptop Loans

The library supplies 15 IBM Thinkpads for student use within the library. Laptops are checked out at the main circulation desk for 3 hours, renewable on availability.

Laptop Specifications

IBM T42 Thinkpad
512 MB RAM
60 GB HD
DVD/CD-RW
2 USB Ports

Software

All laptops are loaded with the standard software package available on all library computers.

Group Study Room/Presentation Room Check out

Group Study Rooms

The library offers 16 study rooms for student use. Select study rooms may only be reserved in advance during study periods and finals by contacting the Circulation/Reserves Desk. All other rooms are available on a first come first served basis. Due to the high demand of these rooms, individuals using the Group study rooms can be asked at any time to vacant the room for a group.

Presentation Rooms

The library offers 4 Presentation Rooms for student use. Presentation rooms are equipped with Digital LCD Projectors to facilitate group study and presentation practice. All rooms can be reserved in advance and must be checked out at the Circulation/Reserves Desk.

Media Room Check out

The library offers 6 Media Rooms for viewing DVD/VHS material. Two Media Rooms are designed for group viewing (4+) , while the other four Media Rooms are suitable for individual or small group viewing (2-3). All rooms must be checked out at the Circulation/Reserves Desk.

General Questions

Circulation/Reserves Desk staff can be reached for general questions at 06-5152256 during regular library hours or at circulation@aus.edu.