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The Library: What's in it for me?: Using the Library

Mae'r dudalen hon hefyd ar gael yn a Gymraeg

 

Joining the library

You automatically become a member of the library when you receive your Student ID Card as part of the University registration process.

You can access your library account through the My Account link on FINDit.

Use your USW student number and IT password to log into FINDit.

Find out more about My Account  with our 'how to' film.

 

Call in and explore our collections or use FINDit to find details of all our print books and ebooks

  • Reserve your books online and collect in person or browse the shelves to select what you want.
  • Use the self-service machines to borrow and return books
  • Your books will renew automatically unless requested by another user

 

You can borrow up to 25 books.

Books renew automatically unless requested by another borrower.  

Opening times

Library Opening Hours
Campus library opening times vary so check before you travel. You are welcome to use any of our campus libraries.

On-line resources - FINDit

 

We don't just have books in our libraries. We also have online collections for you to use.

FINDit is a simple, one-step search method for books, e-books, articles, DVDs and more, and includes a number of personalized features for you.

Guides and films

These short films will help you manage My Account, find books, ebooks and journal articles via FINDit. 

We have a wide range of subject guides. 

Use these guidelines to find all the key resources in your area. Meet your Librarian and keep up to date with all the latest books and resources we have on your subject. 

Find lots more guidance on our guides page. 

Computers and Printing

Setting up your IT Account

To access all the online library facilities you will need to set up your IT account. 

We have increased the security on your USW IT student account. This includes enabling Self-Service Password Reset (SSPR) and Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) providing extra protection for your IT account, for details on how to set up your account go to  IT Induction.

Help and Support
Ask at the Advice Zone Desk in the library if you need help with IT.
You can also contact IT directly.

Tel: 01443 482882
Website:https://its.southwales.ac.uk

The WiFi network is called eduroam.

eduroam is an international WiFi network used around academic and research institutions.

To connect to eduroam follow these instructions.

Printing, photocopying and scanning

Your print account is created automatically as part of your Student IT account.

You can add credit to your account in the Treforest print shop or online.

You can also print from your own devices.

Printing Charges

 5p  – A4 black and white
10p – A3 black and white
20p – A4 colour
40p – A3 colour

Scanning is free

Find out more on the USW Print and Design website.