Microlibraries

Microlibraries are selfservice devices that enable the short-term borrowing of books from designated locations across the Medical University of Lodz. They provide quick and convenient access to library collections outside the premises of the Information and Library Centre.

Locations

Micro-libraries are located at selected sites across the Medical University of Lodz.

Below is the current list of locations available to all students and staff of the University:

• 1st Dormitory “MEDYK”, 5 Lumumby Street, 91-404 Lodz – Ground Floor
• 2nd Dormitory “SYNAPSA”, 2 Łódź Students’ Strike of 1981 Street, 91-404 Lodz – Ground Floor
• 4th Dormitory, 1E Haller Square, 90-647 Lodz – Ground Floor
• Faculty of Biomedical Sciences, Medical Faculty, 7/9 Żeligowskiego Street, 90-752 Lodz – Ground Floor

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User Guide

Every user accepts the provisions of the Microlibrary Regulations, constituting Appendix No. 5 to the Regulations of the Library and Information System of the Medical University of Lodz.

BORROWING BOOKS

1. On the main screen, tap the “Browse” (Przeglądaj) option.
2. Hold your library card against the black reader located next to the screen.
3. A list of available books will be displayed on the screen.
4. To browse the list, swipe your finger across the screen.
5. Find your chosen book and tap the purple “borrow” (wypożycz) button.
6. The locker containing your book will open. Take the book out.
7. Close the locker by gently pressing the top right corner of the door.
8. Look at the screen – the return deadline will be displayed. Confirm it by tapping the “close” (zamknij) button below.

Important!

• Books must be borrowed one at a time.
• Before leaving, make sure the locker door is properly closed.
• A maximum of 2 books can be borrowed from the micro-library at any one time.
• Books borrowed from the micro-library do not count toward the overall limit of 10.
• After borrowing, the system automatically sends a confirmation email with the return date to your university email address.

RETURNING BOOKS

1. On the main screen, tap the “Return” (Zwróć) option.
2. Hold your library card against the black reader located next to the screen.
3. Place the book against the black reader next to the screen, or scan the barcode on the book cover using the scanner located below the reader.
4. The locker will open, place the returning book inside and close the locker by gently pressing the top right corner of the door.
5. Look at the screen and confirm the correct book by tapping the green “confirm” (potwierdź) button.
6. Confirm the return again by tapping the green button.
7. Wait a moment for the system to complete the verification, then finish the process by tapping the “finish” (zakończ) button at the bottom of the screen.

Important!

• Books must be returned one at a time.
• Before leaving, make sure the screen has returned to the main menu.
• Books borrowed from a specific micro-library cannot be returned to another, each book is assigned to a specific machine.
• The outermost lockers are slightly narrower. If a book does not fit into them during return, you should cancel the return procedure and try again.
• If, for any reason, a book cannot be returned to the micro-library, it must be left with security, and the library must be notified to avoid a fine.

CHECKING ACCOUNT STATUS AND BORROWED BOOKS

1. On the main screen, tap the “Account” (Konto) option.
2. Hold your library card against the black reader located next to the screen.
3. A list of your currently borrowed books will be displayed on the screen.
4. Once you are done checking, tap the “back” (powrót) button at the bottom of the screen.

Important! The system needs a few minutes to process the transaction. Changes to your account (loans and returns) may not be visible immediately.

WHAT TO AVOID

1. The system is designed to process only one item at a time. Do not attempt to borrow multiple books at once or place more than one item in a single locker.
2. Once a book has been removed, it cannot be put back into the locker. You must complete the loan, close the locker, and follow the return procedure.
3. Do not scan any barcodes other than those located inside the books.
4. Do not place anything other than books inside the lockers.
5. Do not pull books out by force or force the doors closed.

IN CASE OF PROBLEMS

If you are unable to borrow or return a book (e.g. due to a lack of available compartments or a device malfunction), please contact the staff of the Information and Library Centre or send an email.

CIRCULATION DESK tel. +48 (42) 272 54 31
email: cib.wypozyczalnia@umed.lodz.pl