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.
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.
If you use a public computer, you must log off and close the browser before you leave. Don’t let anyone else access your account.
Reduced loan period
If someone is queuing for the book that you borrow, your loan period might be reduced. We will notify you by e-mail, sometimes by text message. According to our conditions, you are committed to read your e-mail regularly.