How to find things on the shelves
All our libraries use a numbering system called Dewey to arrange books on the shelves.
The way it works is that each subject is given a number and then books are arranged on the shelves in numerical order.
Borrowing during Covid-19 Restrictions
How do I borrow?
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How long can I borrow items for?
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How do I renew my book loans?
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What happens if my books are overdue? Fines are charged on overdue items.
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Reserving items that are out on loan
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Borrowing items from other GMIT campus libraries
Document Supply Service
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Multifunctional devices for printing, photocopying and scanning, and a credit kiosk are available in all campuses.
Printing and photocopying are paid for with a credit system. Please top-up at the credit kiosk next to the multifunctional devices.
Black & white printing/photocopying costs 10c per page / Colour printing/photocopying: 20c per page.
You can scan to your email address for free!
Individual Study Spaces
Quiet, individual study spaces with WiFi access are available in all our campus libraries. A number of spaces have desktop computers for student use.
To ensure social distancing there are a limited number of seats available at present.
Please book a seat before visiting the library.
Silent Zones
Individual study spaces in a designated Silent Zone are available in the Galway campus library.
Group Study Rooms
Please note there are no group study facilities while Covid-19 restrictions are in place.
Group study rooms are available in the Galway and Mayo campus libraries during Library opening hours to registered students in groups of two or more who wish to work together on projects and assignments.
Training Rooms
Our Libraries provide training spaces for group sessions for student inductions and training purposes.
Finding your way through the wealth of information resources GMIT Libraries makes available can be overwhelming. Library staff provide support, help and training to help you to get a hand on the library's resources. We have staff with knowledge on information resources in your subject area, who are here to support you with your studies.
There is always someone available at the library information desk to help with your queries during our library open hours. We also provide a real-time Live Chat online service if you are not on campus or you can email us. Following a chat session, you can request a follow up email. Along with being available for one-to-one enquiries and appointments, library staff provide training sessions throughout the year aimed at helping you identify and use the information resources you need for your studies.
GALWAYGMIT Galway Campus, Dublin Road, Galway, H91 T8NW. Tel: +353 91 742785 |
CCAMGMIT Centre for Creative Arts and Media, Monivea Road, Galway, H91 DY9Y. [Map] Tel: +353 91 770661
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LETTERFRACKGMIT National Centre for Excellence in Furniture Design and Technology, Letterfrack, Co. Galway, H91 AH5K. [Map]
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MAYOGMIT Mayo Campus, Westport Road, Castlebar, Co. Mayo,
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Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is the moral code of academia. You must have honesty, responsibility and fairness in your studies and acknowledge the work of others by giving credit where you have used other’s work.
Exam Papers
Even if you are just starting your course, you can see what is expected of you in your exams. Familiarising yourself with past exam papers is one of the best ways to revise for your exams.
Library Essentials + Quick Guide to Using the Library
Find out more about GMIT Libraries services and facilities and what your campus library can do for you.
Referencing
Referencing is a key academic skill, you need to reference to demonstrate the extent and depth of your research and acknowledge other people’s work. It helps you to avoid plagiarism!
Research Skills
Research skills refer to the ability to search for, find, get, manage, evaluate and use relevant information to answer questions or find a solution to a problem.
As a courtesy to your fellow users, please remember the following…
Your Library account allows you to: