Richard Welsh Library Remote Learning: Borrowing

Borrowing Privileges:

Who can borrow books?

       • Current Students  •  Faculty  • Local Alumni • AIA San Diego Members

How many books can I check out at a time?

• 20 items may be checked out at a time
• thesis books are limited to 1 check out at a time
• magazines are limited to 2 check outs at time

I have no connection to NewSchool, can I still use the library?

• Yes, the library is open to the general public, however borrowing rights are reserved for the school community.
• Please contact us at 619-684-8783  or send us an email for more information.

How do I get an account?

• You must come into the library with your Student ID to sign up for an account.
• Not sure if you already have one? Sign In Here.

Renewing Items:

How do I renew my items?

• Sign In to your Account. > My Account > My Checkouts > Select items to renew > Renew
• Email the Library and ask to renew your items
• Call the library desk (619) 684-8783 and ask to renew your items

My items are not renewing, what's wrong?

• items can be renewed a maximum of three times OR
• another student has requested the item

Holds:

Someone has the item I need, what do I do?

• You can place a hold on items that are currently checked out:
• Log into the Catalog > Locate the book you want via search > Click on theicon.
• Holds prevent item renewal but do not guarantee items are returned on time
• If you are having a problem, contact your librarian

I can't make it into the library until later, can you save a book for me?

• Yes! Place a hold on an item, no one else can check it out
• Log into the Catalog > Locate the book you want via search > Click on theicon

How will I know my hold is ready?

•  You will receive 2 emails: 
  1. Confirms you placed the hold
  2. Notifies you that the hold item is ready for pick up

Where is my hold located?

• Holds are located behind the desk. Please ask a staff member for help.

I placed my hold 10 minutes ago, is my book ready?

• library staff do their best to retrieve holds as soon as requests are received
• items may take time to locate
• staff are happy to retrieve holds when you arrive if they have not yet had the opportunity to do so