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Course Reserves,Short Loan,Restricted Resources

What is "Short Loan“

Books in high demand are held in Short Loan collections which are situated on Level 3 (Library in Central Building, North Campus). The loan period is only for 3 days. The content of the collection changes each year as new material is added, and items less heavily used are returned to their regular place on the shelves.

How to Submit Short Loan Books (Only for Instructors)

Method 1: Email the Library Collection Circulation Type Changing Request Form to Lib-USD@xjtlu.edu.cn.

Method 2: Directly submit the Library Collection Circulation Type Changing Request Form to the Library Circulation Desk.

         Library Collection Circulation Type Changing Request Form

Processing Time

Short loan books are processed upon academic staffs' submission. Library staff processes short loan books on a first-come, first-served basis. For best results, we suggest that you submit short loan lists one month before the beginning of each semester. 

Please note:

Processing times are approximate and will vary depending on the time of the semester, the amount and availability of materials, and other factors. Library-owned materials needed for short loan are often out on loan and must be recalled before they can be processed.  This can cause significant delays. Although we are committed to making short loan books available when needed, we cannot guarantee processing time.

How to Search the Short Loan Books

  1. Search the item on the library OPAC system (https://opac.xjtlu.edu.cn). The location of the short loan books is “SIP Floor 3 - Short Loan Area".
  2. Note the call number of the item you want.

Borrowing and Returning Short Loan

With your XJTLU ID card, books can be checked out and in either at self-service machines on the 1st, 4th, and 8th floors, or at the Library Circulation Desk (SIP campus).

With your XJTLU code, books can be checked out and in at self-service machines on the 1st, 4th, and 8th floors.

Please note:

  • Loan Period: 3 days
  • Renew: Short Loan items can be renewed online via Library Catalogue System, or you can go to the Library Circulation Desk with the book that has to be renewed.
  • The renewal quota is: 5 for undergraduate students and postgraduate students; Unlimited for staff and PhD students.