New Students - more information
Your University ID card is your Library card. Bring it with you to the library at all times.
You use it to:
- Get in to the library
- Borrow, reserve or return material at the Express Service machines
- Carry out some other library transactions
If you do not have your card with you, you will be unable to borrow material. If you lose your
University ID card, tell library staff straight away and get a new one from Registry.
Passwords and PIN
Your University username and password (Novell username and password) are given to you at Registration.
You will need it to
- log in to PCs in the Library
- book a collaborative study room on your Student Portal page
- access the library’s subscription electronic resources off-campus
If you forget or lose your username and password, contact helpdesk@dcu.ie or bring your student card to the ISS helpdesk.
Your Library PIN will be sent to you by e-mail at your DCU e-mail address.
You will need it to
- access and manage your Library account via the catalogue
- make reservations via the catalogue
If you forget your PIN you can ask to have it re-issued at the Library Issue Desk, either in person, by e-mail issuedesk@dcu.ie or over the phone - 700 5183 or 700 5041.
How to find what you want
Use the library catalogue to search for books, DVDs, journals, magazines and newspapers. (The catalogue is accessible through the Internet, anywhere you have a connection.) Note the shelfmark and go to the shelves to retrieve the material. If you can’t find what you are looking for, staff will always be glad to help.
