The library catalogue is accessible from any device with an internet connection.
To access the SIT Library’s catalogue first type in the following address https://my.sit.ac.nz. Enter your SIT email address and password to open MySIT.
The library catalogue is accessed from the library's MySIT page, click on the Library tab in the top ribbon.
The library catalogue link is located below the hours for the different library campuses.
SIT now uses SSO, Single Sign On, by accessing the catalogue through the library’s MySIT page you will automatically be logged in.
Accessing My Portal:
The My Portal link enables access to your current loans, loan history, reservations, personal details and other options.
Find your My Portal in the toolbar below the catalogue's search bar.
My Portal options:
| Details | Update your personal details e.g. change of address or phone number. |
| Loans → Current Loans |
Your current loans are listed and may be renewed up to and including the day due back. 14 day loans can be renewed twice. To renew, click the renew icon.
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Export your current loans in to an APA formatted list. Click the Export button and select APA. A pop-up box will provide a list to copy.
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| Loans → Loan History |
Access your loan history to view every item borrowed from the SIT Library.
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Export your loan history in to an APA formatted list. Click the Export button and select APA. A pop-up box will provide a list to copy.
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| Requests → Bookings |
Bookings made at the library front counter for library (Invercargill campus) study rooms will be listed here.
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| Requests → Reservations |
Reserved items will be listed here. Edit or cancel the reservation as required by clicking on the relevant icon.
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The catalogue has various search options: basic search, advanced search, Journals & Magazines, Māori collection and E-books.
To search the catalogue, select the type of search, type your search term/s into the search bar and click go. The catalogue predicts clickable search terms.
In or out indicates an item is available or on loan. Other branch items are available on request.
Click the title to expand the record.
Do I reserve or request a library item?
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Reserve - Give it to me later! |
Request - Give it to me now! |
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Reserve a book that is currently on loan to another borrower. When the item is returned you will receive an email advising you to pick it up. If you are a distance borrower the item will be posted to you. |
Request a book that is currently available and on the shelf, library staff will retrieve it and place it on the hold shelf for you to collect. If you are a distance borrower the item will be posted to you. |
Requesting items from the library catalogue:
To request library items, tick the check box to the left of the title in the results list.
Click the Save icon to add the titles you want to request. Continue searching for other titles, ticking the check box and saving your requests. When your search is complete click the Request icon.
Clicking the Request icon will open a form which lists the items requested and you can enter an alternative postal address if required. The request will automatically include your details.
You will receive a confirmation notice from the library email system during business hours only.
Reserving items on the library catalogue:
To reserve an item that is currently on loan, the process is the same as illustrated above except click Reserve instead of Request.
At the next screen choose First Available, then click the Save icon on the right hand side.
SIT Library endeavours to hold copies of all required textbooks, however, we are unable to loan for the duration of the course and students are advised to purchase their own copies where the text is set as 'Required'.
Loan periods for library items are as follows:
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Two Week Loan |
A two week loan can be renewed a further two times unless another student has reserved it. |
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One Week Loan |
No renewals. |
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3-Day Loan |
Short term loan, no renewals. |
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Closed Reserve |
A small collection of books housed at the circulation desk, items may be used in the library for an hour at a time (in high demand periods) and can be loaned overnight if the item is borrowed late afternoon. The book must be returned by 9:00am the next day without exception. Closed reserve items cannot be reserved or booked in advance. |
