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Using the Library

A few basics to help new and existing Library users at Bradford College.
Paying fines
The Library charges fines for the late return of items to the Library.
We currently charge fines at the rate of 20p a day.
We do not charge fines on weekends, bank holidays or other days the College is closed.
We do not use fines as punishment for the late return of items but to make sure all users can access to the material they need. This is because with the Library's auto-renewals sytem the only reasons an item is going be over due is if another user had requested the item or it has reached the end of its 25 renewals for standard loan items or 3 renewals for a a term loan.
The Library will try to let you know if you need to return your items by email to your college account . These emails are a courtesey  and we can not guarantee receipt of emails and if you do not receive them it is not a valid excuse for late return of items.
You can also use the Library catalogue to check when your items are due back, find out how here.
Paying fines with cash
 

 

 

  
If you want to pay your fines by cash you can do this by using any of our self-service kiosks. There are two of these in the Hockney Library on the ground floor of the David Hockney building and one in Trinity Green Library.
All  the machines take notes and coins and give change.
To pay fines
  • Choose the Make Payment button
  • Log in using your College card and Library PIN.
  • Enter how much you want pay and press pay
  • Enter the money as instructed on screen.
  • Any change due will be payed and you will be given a receipt.
For more detailed instructions click here.

 

Paying fines by card
 
If you want to pay your fines by card you can do this by using the self-service kiosk in the Hockney Library near the Library Enquiry desk.
To pay fines
  • Choose the Make Payment button
  • Log in using your College card and Library PIN.
  • Choose the pay by card option
  • Enter how much you want to pay, a minimum of £1.00
  • Follow the instructions on the card reader.
  • Insert card and enter PIN or use contactless option
  • You will be given a receipt.
Any problems please ask at the Library counter.

 

For more information email askalibrarian@bradfordcollege