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  • Can I access my files (my M drive) from home?
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  • When is the Library open?
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  • How much print credit do I have?
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  • How do I use Harvard Referencing?
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  • How do I access electronic resources?
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  • How do I access my student email?
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  • I can't log in to online library resources
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  • Do books get renewed automatically?
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  • Can I add more money to my printing/photocopying account?
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  • Can I use other university libraries?
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  • What is Discover@Bolton?
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  • Can I access examples of University of Bolton theses and dissertations?
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  • How do I find original research, rather than a review or analysis of research?
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  • How do I pay a library fine?
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  • Will I have to pay a fine for an overdue item?
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  • Can I access audiobooks from the Library?
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  • Can I access library resources in languages other than English?
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  • How do I change the language settings on the O'Reilly for HE platform?
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  • How do I change the language settings on the ProQuest journals platform?
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  • Can I access examples of University of Bolton theses and dissertations?
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  • When is the Library open?
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  • How I get help with Turnitin?
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  • Can I access Microsoft Office from home or on my own computer?
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  • How do I connect to the wi-fi in the Library?
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  • I am a student or member of staff from another institution registered with the SCONUL Access scheme. Can I use the University of Bolton Library?
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