University of Limpopo Library Technical Services: Library Self-Check System

SELF-CHECK SYSTEM: UNIVERSITY OF LIMPOPO LIBRARY

The Library provides access to Self-Check System where Library users are able to check out/issue books on their own.

 Important information to remember;

• Student should first create a Library record at the Circulation desk. This is a quick process which will enable you to borrow library materials using the Self-Check System.
• When creating a Library record, you will be required to produce a valid UL student or staff identification card.
• Always avoid checking out items using another person UL card.

STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE  ON HOW TO CHECK OUT BOOKS

Step 1:

Place your student card/staff card under the red laser beam with the barcode on the front or back of the card facing upwards and scan the barcode. ( On the screen, your name/surname will appear) 

Step 2:

Place the book's barcode under the red laser beam and scan the barcode. (The book's barcode is usually pasted on the outside of the cover page or inside the library book)

Step 3:

Slide the spine of the book along the V-shaped indentation under the screen ( Wait for the beep sound).

(If you wish to check out more than one book repeat step 2 and 3 for each individual book before proceeding to step 4)

 Step 4 :

Once you have checked out all your books, touch the "print receipt " icon on the screen to print your receipt. The return / due date of the book will display on the receipt