Library services update 2020-21
09/09/2020
Re-opening our library - target date
Although our Library space has been closed since late March, the Library has been open to provide access to a wide range of digital resources and services to support teaching, learning and research.
We know how important access to the physical space and library collections is to you and are working hard to open our doors again, following the recommendations of the French Government guidelines concerning COVID-19 guidelines. Our top priority is to ensure that Library users and staff have a safe and secure environment, in spaces that are adapted to comply with social distancing and enhanced hygiene standards.
Phase 1 : Complete
- Click and collect book service
- Book returns
- Reference service
Target opening date by 21 September TBC: the Library opens Mondays to Thursdays 9:30-12:00 and 13:30-17:00
- Limited study spaces
- Click & Collect service
- Interlibrary loans service
- Book return
Face coverings and health protocol at the Library
- The wearing of face coverings in the Library is mandatory
- Disinfect your hands with hydro-alcoholic gel when entering the Library
- Keep at least a two-meter distance with other people
- Use hydro-alcoholic solution to disinfect shared equipment before and after each use: computers, tables, photocopier
"Click and Collect" service
While our library remains closed, we are putting in place a Click and Collect service. This is a service for International Space University staff and students to enable requests of items from the Library.
Requests can be placed on the Library Online Catalogue using the "Place a hold" option in the record. You must be signed in to the Library website to be able to place a request.
A maximum of 5 items can be requested at any one time.
A maximum of 5 items can be requested at any one time.
Please note, not all items are available to be requested.
- Only items with a status "Place a hold" should be requested.
- Items currently "On Loan" cannot be requested.
- Reference items cannot be requested.
How will I know my item is ready to collect?
When your item is ready to collect, you will receive an email notification. You will not be able to collect your item before this email arrives.
Your item will be held for 5 days from when you receive the email notification.
As this is a new service involving new measures to respond to the current situation there may be delays in some items being made available for collection.
Your item will be held for 5 days from when you receive the email notification.
As this is a new service involving new measures to respond to the current situation there may be delays in some items being made available for collection.
Where do I collect my item?
Once notified that your Click and Collect item is ready to collect, come to the Library. To limit the number of users inside the Library you may be asked to queue outside the Library, following social distancing guidelines.
Collect opening hours are Monday-Thursday 11am - 12.30pm and 2pm - 4pm.
Returning of Library books
Return the books in the book drop box outside the Library or in the box in the entrance of the Library.
Please be aware that due to the quarantine process, books returned will not be removed from your library record for 4 working days, following the recommendations of the REALM Project.
Please be aware that due to the quarantine process, books returned will not be removed from your library record for 4 working days, following the recommendations of the REALM Project.
