Auslan: On the Shelf

The results screen brings up records for all items that contain the initial search keywords.

1. You can use the options on the left had side to refine the results. This can make it easier to find exactly what you are looking for.

By clicking on an item you will bring up more detailed information.

1. Clicking on the authors name will bring up all items in the collection they have authored. 
2. The subject section is useful if you are looking for other resources on the same topic. Click on one of the subject headings to bring up all the resources in the library collection with the same subject.
3. At the bottom you can see information about the holdings. This includes what campus library it is held at, where it sits on the shelf and the loan status. 

Click on the Place Reservation button at the top of the item record.

You will be asked to login using your Borrower ID and password. This password may be different to your other Melbourne Polytechnic passwords. The default is always your date of birth YYYYMMDD. Contact the library if you are having trouble logging in. 

1. You can Change location select which campus you would like the item to be sent to.
2. Item to reserve allows you to select from multiple copies held by the library. This would be useful if you would like a copy from a specific campus or one with a longer loan period.
3. Not required after use this if there is a long wait time for the item and you will not need it after a certain date. 

When the item is ready to collect you will receive an email to your Melbourne Polytechnic student email account.