How does the Lending Library system work
Ordering books can be done only through the library system Aleph (library online catalog) → look at Ordering instruction
The online catalog may be accessed via the Main Library home page: http://biblioteka.wum.edu.pl/en
Library catalog is available on every device with internet access.
Visitors of the Library may use catalog on:
pc stations in Reading Room
web-kiosks located in Lending Library and Self -Service Lending Library
own devices with Wi-Fi functionality → look at Wi-Fi access instruction
The online catalog enables users to:
search the book and journal titles
view their library account
order books
renew a borrowed book
Please note that only the books published after Jan. 1st, 2003, are cataloged electronically. For books published BEFORE that date, please use the Card Catalog, located in the Main Reading Room (2nd Floor).
Order accomplishment time is 15 minutes in most situations, but it depends on number of orders.
Ordered books should be pick up in 4 days in Lending Library. After this time, books will be returned to the library storage. If you order book, which is borrowed by other users – you are automatically queued in library system.
Order accomplishment is confirmed by an e-mail. Remember about updating your e-mail address in your library account (library online catalog – bookmark My library card, Address)
Please return books to the Library by the due date or renew them. Please be advised that you are charged a daily fine for each item not returned or renewed by its due date. Fines are accrued at 1 zloty per item, per day.
Books from Lending Library can be borrowed for 180 days with possibility of single renewing for next 180 days.
→ look at Prolongation of the due date instruction
If you have any questions, please contact us:
phone: 22 116 60 04
e-mail: rwalendowska@wum.edu.pl