{"id":433,"date":"2021-04-13T09:25:24","date_gmt":"2021-04-13T09:25:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/library.lirauni.ac.ug\/index.php\/faqs\/"},"modified":"2021-04-14T10:33:53","modified_gmt":"2021-04-14T10:33:53","slug":"faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/library.lirauni.ac.ug\/index.php\/faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<script>\nvar ButtonExpand = function (domNode) {\n\n  this.domNode = domNode;\n\n  this.keyCode = Object.freeze({\n    'RETURN': 13\n  });\n};\n\nButtonExpand.prototype.init = function () {\n\n  this.controlledNode = false;\n\n  var id = this.domNode.getAttribute('aria-controls');\n\n  if (id) {\n    this.controlledNode = document.getElementById(id);\n  }\n\n  this.domNode.setAttribute('aria-expanded', 'false');\n  this.hideContent();\n\n  this.domNode.addEventListener('keydown',    this.handleKeydown.bind(this));\n  this.domNode.addEventListener('click',      this.handleClick.bind(this));\n  this.domNode.addEventListener('focus',      this.handleFocus.bind(this));\n  this.domNode.addEventListener('blur',       this.handleBlur.bind(this));\n\n};\n\nButtonExpand.prototype.showContent = function () {\n\n  if (this.controlledNode) {\n    this.controlledNode.style.display = 'block';\n  }\n\n};\n\nButtonExpand.prototype.hideContent = function () {\n\n  if (this.controlledNode) {\n    this.controlledNode.style.display = 'none';\n  }\n\n};\n\nButtonExpand.prototype.toggleExpand = function () {\n\n  if (this.domNode.getAttribute('aria-expanded') === 'true') {\n    this.domNode.setAttribute('aria-expanded', 'false');\n    this.hideContent();\n  }\n  else {\n    this.domNode.setAttribute('aria-expanded', 'true');\n    this.showContent();\n  }\n\n};\n\n\/* EVENT HANDLERS *\/\n\nButtonExpand.prototype.handleKeydown = function (event) {\n\n  console.log('[keydown]');\n\n  switch (event.keyCode) {\n\n    case this.keyCode.RETURN:\n\n      this.toggleExpand();\n\n      event.stopPropagation();\n      event.preventDefault();\n      break;\n\n    default:\n      break;\n  }\n\n};\n\nButtonExpand.prototype.handleClick = function (event) {\n  this.toggleExpand();\n};\n\nButtonExpand.prototype.handleFocus = function (event) {\n  this.domNode.classList.add('focus');\n};\n\nButtonExpand.prototype.handleBlur = function (event) {\n  this.domNode.classList.remove('focus');\n};\n\n\/* Initialize Hide\/Show Buttons *\/\n\nwindow.addEventListener('load', function (event) {\n\n  var buttons =  document.querySelectorAll('button[aria-expanded][aria-controls]');\n\n  for (var i = 0; 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Closing hours<\/a>\n    <\/p>\n  <\/dd>\n  <dt>\n    <button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq4_desc\">\n      How do I join the Library?\n    <\/button>\n  <\/dt>\n  <dd>\n    <p id=\"faq4_desc\" class=\"desc\">\n      Please contact us at library@lirauni.ac.ug\n    <\/p>\n  <\/dd>\n<dt>\n    <button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq5_desc\">\n    What are the Library Regulations?\n    <\/button>\n  <\/dt>\n  <dd>\n    <p id=\"faq5_desc\" class=\"desc\">\nPlease refer to \n<a href=\"https:\/\/library.lirauni.ac.ug\/index.php\/rules-and-regulations\/\">Rules &amp; Regulations<\/a>\n    <\/p>\n  <\/dd>\n<dt>\n    <button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq6_desc\">\nHow do I search for books?\n    <\/button>\n  <\/dt>\n  <dd>\n    <p id=\"faq6_desc\" class=\"desc\">\n To search for an item in our libraries, search our library catalog.\nThe library catalogue link is available on the Library website or access it here; \n<a href=\"http:\/\/opac.library.lirauni.ac.ug\/\"> Catalogue <\/a>\n    <\/p>\n  <\/dd>\n<dt>\n    <button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq7_desc\">\nHow do I borrow items?\n    <\/button>\n  <\/dt>\n  <dd>\n    <p id=\"faq7_desc\" class=\"desc\">\n All borrowings take place in the library at the circulation \/ issue desk. After identifying your book of interest, present your library identification card at the issue desk and you will be helped.\n    <\/p>\n  <\/dd>\n<dt>\n    <button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq8_desc\">\nWhat can I borrow?\n    <\/button>\n  <\/dt>\n  <dd>\n    <p id=\"faq8_desc\" class=\"desc\">\n You can borrow most of our items such as books, for use outside the library except for a few that are only used in the library like news papers, dictionaries, encyclopedias, and reserved items.\n    <\/p>\n  <\/dd>\n<dt>\n    <button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq9_desc\">\nHow many items can I borrow at a time?\n    <\/button>\n  <\/dt>\n  <dd>\n    <p id=\"faq9_desc\" class=\"desc\">\n All our users are allowed to borrow out six books at a time for a period of two weeks. \nRenewals for borrowed items are allowed in most circumstances\n\n    <\/p>\n  <\/dd>\n<dt>\n    <button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq10_desc\">\nHow do I renew an item?\n    <\/button>\n  <\/dt>\n  <dd>\n    <p id=\"faq10_desc\" class=\"desc\">\n Renewal can be done once directly at the issue desk in the library or online through your account.  \nNB. The Library may reject a request for renewal for several reasons. \nRemember fines apply for overdue books\n    <\/p>\n  <\/dd>\n<dt>\n    <button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq11_desc\">\nWhere do I return my borrowed books?\n    <\/button>\n  <\/dt>\n  <dd>\n    <p id=\"faq11_desc\" class=\"desc\">\n All borrowed books should be returned at the library circulation \/ issue desk\n    <\/p>\n  <\/dd>\n<dt>\n    <button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq12_desc\">\nHow much is overdue fines\n    <\/button>\n  <\/dt>\n  <dd>\n    <p id=\"faq12_desc\" class=\"desc\">\n Fines are 500 Ugandan shillings per extra day. We really encourage you to avoid fines by asking for renewal if you still need to use the book\n    <\/p>\n  <\/dd>\n<dt>\n    <button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq13_desc\">\nWhere are the silent and quiet study zones in the Library?\n    <\/button>\n  <\/dt>\n  <dd>\n    <p id=\"faq13_desc\" class=\"desc\">\n At the moment the library only offers silent reading zones. Discussions are not permitted in the library.\n    <\/p>\n  <\/dd>\n<dt>\n    <button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq14_desc\">\nWhere are the group study zones in the Library?\n    <\/button>\n  <\/dt>\n  <dd>\n    <p id=\"faq14_desc\" class=\"desc\">\n At the moment the library only offers silent reading zones. Discussions are not permissible in the library.\n    <\/p>\n  <\/dd>\n<dt>\n    <button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq15_desc\">\nHow do I connect to the University wireless network?\n    <\/button>\n  <\/dt>\n  <dd>\n    <p id=\"faq15_desc\" class=\"desc\">\n While some wireless networks are not key protected and can be accessed on instant connection, others will require product keys and passwords.\nWireless keys and passwords are printed and put on all lab notice boards. Also contact a member of the section whose wireless you wish to connect to or ask a colleague.\n\n    <\/p>\n  <\/dd>\n<dt>\n    <button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq16_desc\">\nCan I print or photocopy in the library?\n    <\/button>\n  <\/dt>\n  <dd>\n    <p id=\"faq16_desc\" class=\"desc\">\n Currently the library does not offer printing and photocopying services.\n    <\/p>\n  <\/dd>\n<dt>\n    <button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq17_desc\">\nHow do I search the Library's collections?\n    <\/button>\n  <\/dt>\n  <dd>\n    <p id=\"faq17_desc\" class=\"desc\">\n You can search the library collection through our <a href=\"http:\/\/opac.library.lirauni.ac.ug\/\">library catalogue<\/a> \nYou can also search from the library website, click on library catalogue and you will be able to search the library collection\n\n    <\/p>\n  <\/dd>\n<dt>\n    <button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq18_desc\">\nHow do I find books on my subject area?\n    <\/button>\n  <\/dt>\n  <dd>\n    <p id=\"faq18_desc\" class=\"desc\">\nSearch the catalogue using your subject area terms as the search terms e.g. Management, \u201cBusiness computing\u201d, etc.\n     <\/p>\n  <\/dd>\n<dt>\n    <button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq19_desc\">\nHow are books arranged in the Library?\n    <\/button>\n  <\/dt>\n  <dd>\n    <p id=\"faq19_desc\" class=\"desc\">\nBooks are arranged according to the Dewey decimal classification scheme (DDC) and the National Library of Medicine (NLM) classification which allocate numbers to subject areas. The arrangement follows the smallest number to the biggest number and a \u201cLEFT TO RIGHT TOP TO BOTTOM\u201d arrangement on the shelves. \nAll shelves are labeled with subject labels and numbers for guidance.\n\n     <\/p>\n  <\/dd>\n<dt>\n    <button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq20_desc\">\nWhich electronic databases are available for searching via the Library?\n    <\/button>\n  <\/dt>\n  <dd>\n    <p id=\"faq20_desc\" class=\"desc\">\nPlease refer to our \n<a href=\"https:\/\/library.lirauni.ac.ug\/index.php\/services\/e-resources-a-z\/\">E Resources link <\/a>\n     <\/p>\n  <\/dd>\n\n<dt>\n    <button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"faq21_desc\">\nHow can I register for Off- campus e-resource access?\n    <\/button>\n  <\/dt>\n  <dd>\n    <p id=\"faq21_desc\" class=\"desc\">\nProvide your user details at the main Library Circulation desk. These details are name and email address.\nAlternatively, these details can be sent to library@lirauni.ac.ug or sent through the <a href=\"https:\/\/library.lirauni.ac.ug\/index.php\/contact-us\/\">Ask Librarian Portal.<\/a>\n\n     <\/p>\n  <\/dd>\n<\/dl>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) How can I get help using the Library? Please contact the library staff at the enquiry or issue desk for assistance and guidance. Where is the University Library located? The university\u2019s main library is located approximately 100 meters behind the administration block. 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