The UC Library offers a "Click and Collect" service for all general and short loan books available in our collection. If you would like to use this service please see the instructions below for placing a Click and collect request.
Please note:
- Retrieval from our general collection will be done once per day Monday to Friday.
- You will receive an email notification when your items are available for collection. You can also track your book via your Library account.
- UC staff and students can borrow requested items 24/7, community members can borrow between 8:30am-6:30pm 7 days a week.
- 3 day loans will only be held for a 24 hour period.
To request a book:
- Search the Library collection
- Click “Sign in” located at the top right-hand side of the screen and log in using your UC credentials.
- From the results list, click on the title of the book you are interested in borrowing
- Click on the “request” button.
If the Request button is not visible, it may be because you are not signed in, Click the Sign in option under Availability and sign in with your UC credentials.
6. Click on SEND REQUEST
7. You will then receive confirmation that your request has successfully been placed.
8. Please wait for an email sent to your UC email address saying that your book is ready for collection.
9. You will find your book on the 'click and collect' shelves on Level B of the Library. Books are filed by student number.
IMPORTANT: You must then loan the book using the self-checkout machines located next to the click and collect shelving.
Books can be collected 24/7 (Staff and students only)
You can check on the progress of your requests in your Library account.
Once you have finished using your book please return it through the after-hours return chutes outside the Library.