Most documents that are placed in open shelves you must find yourself. Documents that are placed in depository, we will fetch for you when you turn to the library counter.
In Oria.no, click “Get it” in your hitlist. Note the location, for instance “UBA/KRIS 839.8209 Ibs”. The book is labeled “839.8209 Ibs” on the back cover.
Click “Locate” to see approximately where the book is placed.
On the shelf you must read digit by digit. If you see “839.82”, you must go further. If you see “839.821”, you have gone a bit too far.
If you can’t find the correct document when you search, you can fill in a blank form. Click “Order” in the top right corner and register a reference as fully as possible.
You will receive an sms and email about when you can pick up the document.
Borrow
Find the document on the shelf. Borrow using the self-service machine with your loan card. As copies of articles are for you to keep, you don’t need to register them.
If you have received a message indicating that you can collect a document, you will find it on the pickup shelf marked with your student number. If you are an employee, you will find your document marked with your patron ID which is printed on the back of your UiA card. The item must be picked up within the time limit given it the notification. After this date, your reservation will be deleted and the item removed.
Renew
Loans will be renewed automatically until 5 times for students and patrons without affiliation to UiA and 24 times for employees unless the loan has been requested by someone else. In that case You will be notified by e-mail.
Return using the self-service machine and follow the instructions on the screen.
When you are not allowed to renew a loan, you must return the document. If you still need it, you may borrow again, assuming there are no reservations.
Loans will be renewed automatically up to 5 times for students and patrons without affiliation to UiA and 24 times for employees unless the item has been requested by someone else. In that case, you will be notified by e-mail.
Maximum loan period: Students 12 weeks. Employees: 50 weeks
Books from other libraries are subject to the owner library's regulations and can be renewed in Oria as normal.
Fees
As of January 1st. 2021 the University Library (UBA) will issue library fines for overdue, lost, and damaged items. Fee amnesty in January and February!
Tipp to Avoid fees!
Manage your loans by logging in to Oria and My account.
Remember to accept the library’s notifications by SMS and email. Contact UiA Help to activate these services. Make sure you add noreply @exlibris.com to your safe sender list.