How do I join the library?
All registered students and staff are automatically members of the library and may use any campus library for studying, research, photocopying, printing or borrowing library items.
What is the URL of the library’s website?
How do I get to the library website from the MyCampus portal?
On the MyCampus portal @ https://mycampus.utt.edu.tt enter your credentials as follows:
Students: Student ID (as username) and your Password
Staff: FirstName.LastName (as username) and your Password.
Select the option UTT Libraries Electronic Resources, which will take you to the library’s website.
Click here for various other ways to get to the library’s website.
What are the opening hours of the library?
Are photocopying and printing services available at the library?
Yes. Students must create an account and use their local bank debit cards to pay for printing/photocopying services at any UTT Campus Library.
What type of resources are available at the library?
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Print resources:
To access, visit the library.
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Print and e-resources:
To access, go to the library’s website
Click on Search the Catalogue on the menu bar and enter your search term (e.g., author, title, subject, keyword) in the search bar.
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E-Resources:
To access, go to the library’s website
Click on Search Individual e-Resources
Select from Databases, e-Books, e-Journals, Newspaper Clippings
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Type your search term in the UTT Libraries OneSearch box to do a
Search on our e-Resources.
Get more information on using the Library Catalogue and e-Resources under Research Assistance > Library Guides
How I can find out which books are available in the library?
How can I borrow books?
Present your UTT ID card to borrow item/s requested.
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In person at the Circulation Desk:
Present the item/s you selected to the library staff at the Circulation Desk. The item/s will be checked out to you.
The due date will be stamped on the slip at the back of the book.
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Email or phone in your request to your home campus library:
See Contact Us for details. Make arrangement to borrow and collect item/s at any UTT Campus Library.
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Place a Hold on an item so we can hold it for you to borrow via:
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The Library Catalogue
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Our Ask a Librarian chat service
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Phone, email or walk in with your request.
Check our library guide - Place a Hold on an Item - for more details.
Make arrangements to borrow and collect item/s at any UTT Campus Library.
What does LND, SL, RES, *RESERVE, REF on books mean?
These are abbreviated loan policies found on the spines of books on the shelves as follows:
LND: Lending 21 days loan period
SL: Short Loans 7 days loan period
RES: Reserve Overnight or weekend loan period
*Res: *Reserve Library use only
REF: Reference Library use only
Can I renew my books online?
There are several ways to renew your book/s:
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Renew book/s in person:
Present the book/s with your UTT ID card to staff at the Circulation Desk and request renewal.
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Renew book/s via phone or email:
Find phone or email information for each campus library under Contact Us on the menu bar of the library’s homepage.
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Renew book/s Online:
Go to the library’s website Click on Search the Catalogue on the menu bar. To sign in, click on MyEBSCO at top right of page. Click on Holds & Checkout on the left pane to view items checked out to you, with the option to Renew.
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Click on the Ask A Librarian chat icon and request renewal of an item.
For more details on “My Account”, go to Research Assistance > Library Guides > Accessing and Using "My Account".
What are UTT Libraries’ Student Loan Policies and Renewal options for Undergraduate & Postgraduate students?
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LENDING POLICY
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DATE DUE
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RENEWAL POLICY
Can be renewed via telephone, email, Chat or via My [Ebsco] Account [by the user]
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OVERDUE FINE
How to Pay
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CAMPUS TO RETURN ITEM/S
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LND (Lending)
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3 weeks or 21 days from the date borrowed
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Can be renewed 2 times
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TT$1.00 per day
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Any UTT campus
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SL (Short Loan)
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1 week or 7 days from the date borrowed
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Can be renewed once
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TT$1.00 per day
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Any UTT campus
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RES (Reserve)
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The next working day from the date borrowed
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Cannot be renewed
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TT$1.00 per hour
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The UTT campus you contacted to borrow the item.
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*RESERVE
(*RES)
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Library Use only
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Cannot be renewed
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REFERENCE
(REF)
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Library Use only
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Cannot be renewed
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CLOSED RESERVE
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Items reserved for a period of time by a lecturer for a particular course
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As per directive from the lecturer
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TT$1.00 per hour
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The UTT campus you borrowed the item from.
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UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
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POSTGRADUATE STUDENTS
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A combination of 6 items can be borrowed and should include no more than:
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6 LND
2 SL
1 RES
1 SERIAL
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A combination of 8 items can be borrowed and should include no more than:
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8 LND
2 SL
1 RES
1 SERIAL
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How much fines do I have to pay if I return a book late?
This depends on the book’s loan policy as follows:
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LENDING POLICY
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DATE DUE
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RENEWAL POLICY
Can be done via telephone, email, Chat or via My [Ebsco] Account [by the user]
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OVERDUE FINE
How to Pay
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CAMPUS TO RETURN ITEM/S
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LND (Lending)
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3 weeks or 21 days from the date borrowed
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Can be renewed 2 times
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TT$1.00 per day
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Any UTT campus
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SL (Short Loan)
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1 week or 7 days from the date borrowed
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Can be renewed once
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TT$1.00 per day
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Any UTT campus
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RES (Reserve)
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The next working day from the date borrowed
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Cannot be renewed
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TT$1.00 per hour
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The UTT campus you contacted to borrow the item.
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To pay for overdue items, click on the UTT Online Payment User Guide.
How do I access my Library Account?
What should I do if the library is closed and I have to return a library book?
You can drop your book/s in the Book Return bin located outside each library.
Books can be returned at any campus library. The exception is RES books, which are to be returned to the campus library from which they were borrowed.
What arrangements are in place for borrowing and returning library books while the University and/or library is closed to students and staff?
What should I do if I need assistance from the library staff in finding information and/or using the resources?
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Visit any UTT Library.
Remember to walk with your UTT ID card for easy identification and in the event that you want to borrow an item/s.
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Go the library’s website click on our Ask a Librarian chat icon. You will be prompted to submit your query directly to a library staff in real time, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Monday to Friday (not public holidays).
You will have an offline option to send an email when the library is closed.
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Contact the library via phone or email:
Find phone or email information for each campus library under Contact Us on the menu bar of the library’s homepage.
How do I access the library's electronic resources?
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From on or off campus, you can access the electronic resources - Databases, e-Books, e-Journals - from the library’s website Click on Search Individual eResources on the menu [red] bar.
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Our UTT Libraries OneSearch box is prominently displayed on the library’s homepage. Type your search term in the search box, to locate and access the library’s eResources on your topic.
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You may be prompted to sign in; use your UTT credentials as follows:
Students: Student ID (as username) and your Password
Staff: FirstName.LastName (as username) and your Password.
What is UTT Libraries OneSearch?
UTT Libraries OneSearch is a search tool used to search most of UTT Libraries print and online collections, and other materials, in a single search.
UTT Libraries OneSearch is powered by EBSCO Discovery Service (EDS).
How do I find resources in my area of study?
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You can do a single search in the UTT Libraries OneSearch box on the library’s homepage.
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You can also search the following eResources individually under Search Individual eResources on the main menu on the library’s homepage: Databases, eBooks, eJournals and Newspaper clippings.
Does the library have the full text of books available on the website?
Full text is available for some books and can be accessed from our eBooks collection:
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Go to the library’s website.
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Click on Search Individual eResources > e-Books.
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From the drop-down menu, select from one of our e-Book providers.
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Enter your search term, in the search box to access e-Books. Choose from the download options to open.
N.B.: When accessing these eBooks, it is required that you have the following programs on your electronic devices:
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Adobe Digital Editions (for desktops/laptops)
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Adobe Acrobat (for phones/tablets).
Why can’t I download/get the full text article?
If you are logged on and cannot access an article, the library does not have a subscription to that particular journal. Contact your library to assist in locating the full text from an external source, where possible.
How do I get a book or article that is not available at my campus library?
Use our Intra Library Loan Form to request your item from another UTT Library collection. Check with the Library staff for further information.
How to access past examination papers?
A link to the University’s examination past papers can be found under Search Individual eResources > Past Examination Papers on the main menu (red bar) of the library’s homepage. Click on Guide to Accessing Past Examination Papers for more details.
Where do I find information on the APA or MLA Referencing styles and general information on Referencing, in general on the UTT Library’s website?
On the main menu [red bar] on the library’s homepage, click on Research Assistance > Referencing.
Can I schedule a Library Instruction session to learn about the library and what is available?
Yes.
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Visit any UTT Library and place your request.
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Phone or email your request to your home library. See Contact Us on the library’s website for more information.
Or, go to the library’s website
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Select Services & Forms > Forms. Fill out the Library Instruction Request Form and submit.
Please Contact Us for further assistance.
Can I schedule a Library Instruction session to learn about the library and what is available?
Yes.
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Visit any UTT Library and place your request.
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Phone or email your request to your home library. See Contact Us on the library’s website for more information.
Or, go to the library’s website
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Select Services & Forms > Forms. Fill out the Library Instruction Request Form and submit.
Please Contact Us for further assistance.
Please Contact Us for further assistance.
