Are all the books of a particular author located altogether in one single library?

No.  It is possible to find several works of the same author in different ULL libraries, and then it is necessary to consult the Main Catalogue (catálogo general) to locate them.

How can I know the amount of books by a particular author a ULL library has?

What you have to do is to click the tab "Subcatálogos disponibles" (available sub-catalogues) and choose the library you are interested in and then browse the field "autor" (author).

Why are books available at the catalogue but missing from the shelves?

There are departments of certain faculties that house some books because they are still in the process of being brought together to their respective libraries. Some others, however, are kept by halls of residence, institutes and study centres due to their frequent use. 

Where can I find dictionaries and encyclopaedias?

All dictionaries and encyclopaedias are located in every reference section of the different libraries of the BULL. The Biblioteca General y de Humanidades houses this material on the ground floor.

Do I have to use the computer or can I ask the library staff for finding a book?

The automatic catalogue is very easy to use and include a simplified model for searching and asking for help.  Apart from that, the library staff  would help you to find what you are looking for, if you need it.
In order to learn how to use catalogue's advanced and basic functions you can join  some of the sessions of a training course organized by the BULL. We also recommend you to watch the tutorial about the catalogue

Where are the thesis?

Thesis and dissertations are located in the first floor of "Biblioteca General y de Humanidades". The other universities' thesis are located in the library that have the same subject area.

Microfiche humanities thesis can be consulted in the media library in the Biblioteca General y de Humanidades building.

It is important for you to know that there are some ULL thesis online that you can access from the catalogue.

How do I know the list of books that the library holds on a specific subject?

See the subject table of contents in the catalogue. Also you can ask us going to the nearest desk you have or see our tutorial.

How do I know that the library holds the book I want?

In the library's catalogue. Also you can ask us going to the nearest desk you have or watching our tutorial.

Are all the documents appeared at the database in the library?

No. You have to check on the  catalogue, after looking for the item on the database. If you cannot find it, you have to go to Interlibrary loan service.

In the case that you have made the search with PuntoQ, you might receive a message similar to this one:

Full Text: Full text is unable

Paper size: Check the library's catalogue

Interlibrary Loan: Request the item at GTbib-SOD

How do I find a laptop in the library catalogue?

In order to know how many laptops are available in the library, or, to renew the lending, or, to reserve a laptop that is on loan you have to follow the instructions given below:

Go to the catalogue and browse "portátil préstamo" (laptop loan).

If you click "Ejemplares" (copies) you will see all the laptops that belong to the ULL Library.

If you want to know the laptops that have a particular library, for example Computers library, you have to click "Volver a buscar" (search again).

Select the library that you are interest in on the list that appears on the tab "buscar en" (search in)

You have to introduce "portátil préstamo" (laptop loan) again and click "buscar" (search)

And then, you will see all the laptops that are in this library.

After that,in order to complete your reserve or renew, you have to identify yourself with the NIU code and the password.

Can I reserve a book that is on loan?

You can reserve a book that is on loan. Once the book is available, the library stuff will send you and email or will call you to let you know it. You can pick up the book within a period of two days (the day of the return and the following day).

It is very important that you keep the following personal details up-to-date in your library desk: address, email and telephone number.

You can do online renewals and reserves from the terminals (CLABE) that are in every library of the ULL, or from any computer and internet access.

Follow the steps given below:

• See the library homepage:http://www.bbtk.ull.es/


• Click catalogue, and then Catalogue access (acceso al catálogo).


• Then log your reader account. Introduce the number of your ID card (that is below the bar code of your ID card) in "Library Card" (carnet de biblioteca) and your password (that should be your date of birth, unless you have changed it), now click "connect" (conectar).


• Then, on the right side of the screen, you will find the link my library (mi biblioteca), where you not only can reserve the items that are on loan, but also you can change your password, check the lending expiration, do renewals, suggestions and so on.


• Do the search on the catalogue of the book you want.


• Once you have found it, click the reserve tab. Next, click request (solicitar) and finally, agree (aceptar).


• As a result, in "my library", you can see all the reserves. Moreover, you can delete them if you want. Apart from that,, you can see the  numbers of users that have done the same reserve. you will not allow to reserve more that three book at the same time.

It is important for you to know that you cannot reserve a book that is available in the library.There will be only activated the reserves of books that are on loan.

How do I find recommended bibliography from the library?

You have two different options:

You have to click   Recommended Bibliographies, at the right side 
menu of the Catalogue.
                                                       

Or, in The library's blog of your faculty,  in the tabs "Recommended
Bibliography" or "Recommended Books by Subjects ".

                         

What does 'signatura' mean?

The 'signatura' or call number is the code that identifies the specific location of a document in the shelves. As a rule, it's made up of three or more digits representing the subject (according to the Universal Decimal Classification), the first three letters of the author's name and the first three letters os the title. You'll see this code in a label stuck on the spine of every document. When you find a document in the catalogue, you must take down this code in order to locate it.

How do I find a book?

The Library Catalogue should be used to find the details of the books and printed periodicals you are looking for. The location ("biblioteca" or "sucursal") will be displayed clicking on "Ejemplares" (copies) under the item shown after your search. Clicking on "+" displays the "signatura" (call number), the code needed to identify where the book is in the Library and other information about its availability for borrowing.