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           F I R S T   T I M E   I N   T H E   L I B R A R Y ?
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                           This is What to Do

                      National Library of Scotland
                  George IV Bridge, Edinburgh, EH1 1EW
                         Telephone 031-226-4531


This leaflet describes what to do in the George IV Bridge Building Main
Reading Room.

The Library has several other service points:

In the George IV Bridge Building:

The South Reading Room
(Rare Books and Manuscripts)

The North Reading Room
(Microfilm and Microfiche)
The Music Room

ln the Causewayside Building:

The Scottish Science Library
The Map Library

An extensive range of leaflets describing the services offered by these
departments is available from service counters. Staff will be pleased to
assist you in making best use of the Library.




1.   Ask for advice
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*    Explain to the staff what you are looking for - this could save
     valuable time.

*    The staff will ask you a few questions to make sure that you are in
     the right library for your needs.

*    The staff will explain the regulations for a admission, and will
     issue a ticket if you are eligible to use the Library. Show your
     ticket on future visits.

2.   Look up the General Catalogue
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*    There are several printed guides to help with using the General
     Catalogue. These are displayed at various points in the Issue Hall. 
      Staff are always willing to explain how to use the Catalogues.

*    The General Catalogue has three parts (microfiche, cards and
     computer). You may need to use all three parts to find what you
     want, depending on the date of publication.

*    If you can't find what you want, ask for help.

3.   Fill out a book application slip
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*    Remember to PRINT all information clearly and to put in the
     shelfmark.

*    Use ballpoint pen so that the information is transferred to the
     other copies of the slip.

4.   Select a seat in the Reading Room
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*    Chairs in the Lower Reading Room are numbered on the back.

*    Chairs in the Upper Reading Room are numbered on the left-hand side
     of the back.

*    Put the number of the seat you have chosen on the book application
     slip so that your books can be delivered to you during the day. 
     This is ESSENTIAL.  (In the evenings after 17.00, and on Saturday
     mornings, you must return to the Counter to collect your books.)

5.   Hand in the book application slip at the Book Issue and Return Counter
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*    Give the slip to any member of staff at the Counter.

*    The staff will tell you approximately how long you will need to
     wait for the book.

*    In the evenings after 17.00, and on Saturday mornings, you will
     need to return to the Counter to collect your books. Staff will
     tell you approximately when to return for your books.

6.   Wait in the Reading Room at your chosen seat
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*    Once your books have been located, they will be brought to you
     (except in the evenings after 17.00, and on Saturday mornings, when
     you will need to return to the Counter to collect your books).

*    If it seems to be taking much longer than you were told to expect,
     go back to the Counter and ask about your request.

7.   Bring books back to the Book Issue and Return Counter
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*    When you have finished with the books issued to you, bring them all
     back to the Counter.

*    Leave any books you have taken from the open shelves in the Reading
     Room on the table. Do not bring these to the Counter.

*    Return books not later than 20 minutes before closing.

*    If you need to consult the same books at a later time, ask to have
     them put 'on reserve' - this will save time on your next visit.
     When you return, just ask for the books reserved in your name.

Library material must NOT be taken away.  NLS is a reference-only library.
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