The University of Sheffield
Information Commons

How do I...


 

...get hold of a book?

  • finding a book on the shelves
  • borrowing a book
  • getting your reserved book
  • buying a second hand book

...avoid fines?

  • keeping a book for longer
  • returning a book
  • checking myLibrary Account
  • paying your fines

...use electronic resources?

  • accessing ejournals
  • accessing subject databases
  • accessing ebooks

...use my laptop?

  • connecting to the wireless network
  • charging your laptop battery
  • plugging in a non-UK laptop

...use the computers?

  • getting a computer account
  • changing your password
  • getting a new password
  • unfreezing your account
  • using the kiosks
  • getting your email

...use the printers, photocopiers and scanners?

  • printing
  • photocopying
  • scanning
  • topping-up your credit
  • getting unused credit back

...use the room and PC booking system?

  • booking a PC
  • booking a group study room
  • finding out which rooms are free

...use the Flexispace?

  • using the copycams and huddleboards
  • changing the space to suit you

...get help in the IC?

  • getting help from staff
  • reporting a problem
  • making a comment

...get into the IC?

  • accessing the IC
  • bringing a child in
  • bringing a visitor in
  • getting a UCard