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    • 2Accessing other libraries
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    • 15Assignments
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    • 2Copyright
    • 8COVID-19
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    • 26IT help
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  • Can I access past exam papers?
    Last Updated: Dec 14, 2017 | Topics:
    • Assignments
    |     Views: 500
  • How do I reference my work?
    Last Updated: Feb 01, 2018 | Topics:
    • Assignments
    • Study skills
    • Referencing
    |     Views: 453
  • How do I book a group study room?
    Last Updated: Dec 14, 2017 | Topics:
    • Using the library
    • Study space
    |     Views: 233
  • How do I access electronic resources?
    Last Updated: Jan 17, 2018 | Topics:
    • Access to resources
    • Electronic resources
    |     Views: 168
  • Do books get renewed automatically?
    Last Updated: Jan 23, 2018 | Topics:
    • Library account
    • Books
    • Catalogue
    |     Views: 140
  • As a member of the University of Bolton, can I access any other university libraries?
    Last Updated: Dec 13, 2017 | Topics:
    • Research
    • Accessing other libraries
    |     Views: 140
  • How much does printing and photocopying cost?
    Last Updated: Dec 14, 2017 | Topics:
    • Using the library
    • IT help
    • Printing
    • Photocopying
    |     Views: 118
  • How do I access ebooks?
    Last Updated: Jan 24, 2018 | Topics:
    • Electronic books
    |     Views: 89
  • How do I access my library account?
    Last Updated: Feb 10, 2018 | Topics:
    • Library account
    |     Views: 85
  • Can I access my files (my M drive) from home?
    Last Updated: Dec 13, 2017 | Topics:
    • IT help
    |     Views: 78
  • How do I use Harvard Referencing?
    Last Updated: Feb 01, 2018 | Topics:
    • Study skills
    • Referencing
    |     Views: 77
  • Can I get my work bound?
    Last Updated: Dec 14, 2017 | Topics:
    • Research
    • Assignments
    • Dissertations
    • Theses
    |     Views: 76
  • The book I need is only available in print. How can I get access to it?

    This answer relates to Library services during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic

    Last Updated: May 28, 2020 | Topics:
    • Books
    • Electronic books
    • COVID-19
    |     Views: 75
  • How do I make my research open access for REF 2021?
    Last Updated: Jun 25, 2020 | Topics:
    • Research
    • Open access
    • REF 2021
    |     Views: 74
  • Are there any examples of University of Bolton theses I can look at?
    Last Updated: Dec 14, 2017 | Topics:
    • Research
    • Theses
    |     Views: 74
  • Can I access library electronic resources as part of my Library for Life membership?
    Last Updated: Dec 14, 2017 | Topics:
    • Using the library
    • Alumni
    |     Views: 69
  • Please can you create more places to study?
    Last Updated: Jan 09, 2018 | Topics:
    • You said we did
    |     Views: 69
  • What is Discover@Bolton?
    Last Updated: Dec 13, 2017 | Topics:
    • Access to resources
    • Electronic resources
    • Discover@Bolton
    |     Views: 68
  • Will I be charged for overdue items while the Library is closed?

    This answer relates to Library services during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic

    Last Updated: Mar 25, 2020 | Topics:
    • Using the library
    • Books
    • COVID-19
    |     Views: 64
  • How do I reserve a book for collection?

    This answer relates to Library services during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic

    Last Updated: May 28, 2020 | Topics:
    • Using the library
    • Books
    • COVID-19
    |     Views: 60
  • Which part of the catalogue record do I look at to find the book on the shelf?
    Last Updated: Feb 07, 2018 | Topics:
    • Books
    • Catalogue
    |     Views: 60
  • Where is the Law Library?
    Last Updated: Dec 11, 2017 | Topics:
    • Using the library
    |     Views: 54
  • How do I use the self-issue machines?
    Last Updated: Dec 14, 2017 | Topics:
    • Using the library
    • Books
    |     Views: 53
  • Where are the toilets?
    Last Updated: Jan 19, 2018 | Topics:
    • Using the library
    |     Views: 53
  • What is Dewey Decimal Classification?
    Last Updated: Dec 14, 2017 | Topics:
    • Using the library
    • Books
    |     Views: 51
  • Can I access the library catalogue from my tablet/smartphone?
    Last Updated: Aug 06, 2020 | Topics:
    • Access to resources
    • Catalogue
    |     Views: 10
  • What browsers can I use to access electronic resources?
    Last Updated: Aug 06, 2020 | Topics:
    • Access to resources
    • Electronic resources
    |     Views: 9
  • Can I access electronic resources on a tablet/smartphone?
    Last Updated: Aug 06, 2020 | Topics:
    • Access to resources
    • Electronic resources
    |     Views: 11
  • How do I photocopy something?
    Last Updated: Jul 01, 2020 | Topics:
    • IT help
    • Photocopying
    |     Views: 13
  • How do I print?
    Last Updated: Jul 01, 2020 | Topics:
    • Using the library
    • IT help
    • Printing
    |     Views: 29
  • How do I use OSCOLA Referencing?
    Last Updated: Jul 01, 2020 | Topics:
    • Study skills
    • Referencing
    |     Views: 11
  • How do I make my research open access for REF 2021?
    Last Updated: Jun 25, 2020 | Topics:
    • Research
    • Open access
    • REF 2021
    |     Views: 74
  • How do I access UBIR?
    Last Updated: Jun 25, 2020 | Topics:
    • Research
    • REF 2021
    • Databases
    |     Views: 12
  • Does the university support 'green' open access?
    Last Updated: Jun 25, 2020 | Topics:
    • Research
    • Open access
    • REF 2021
    |     Views: 12
  • How I check whether or not I can make a journal article open access?
    Last Updated: Jun 25, 2020 | Topics:
    • Research
    • Open access
    • REF 2021
    |     Views: 12
  • Where do I send deposits to UBIR?
    Last Updated: Jun 25, 2020 | Topics:
    • Research
    • Open access
    • REF 2021
    |     Views: 9
  • How do I create an ORCID ID?
    Last Updated: Jun 25, 2020 | Topics:
    • Research
    • Open access
    • REF 2021
    |     Views: 18
  • How do I reserve a book for collection?

    This answer relates to Library services during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic

    Last Updated: May 28, 2020 | Topics:
    • Using the library
    • Books
    • COVID-19
    |     Views: 60
  • The book I need is only available in print. How can I get access to it?

    This answer relates to Library services during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic

    Last Updated: May 28, 2020 | Topics:
    • Books
    • Electronic books
    • COVID-19
    |     Views: 75
  • I need a book, is the Library open?

    This answer relates to Library services during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic

    Last Updated: May 28, 2020 | Topics:
    • Using the library
    • Access to resources
    • Books
    • COVID-19
    |     Views: 39

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