As everyone is busy preparing for the new academic year we wish to update you on some changes that have taken place in the library over the summer vacation.
PCAS
On 6 September the Bodleian Libraries’ Print, Copy and Scan (PCAS) service was upgraded. Specifically, the way you sign in to your account has changed (for the better!) and we have replaced existing copiers with machines that offer a greener and more reliable service. For full information, please visit our PCAS Development pages.
From now on, you need to use your Bodleian Libraries username and password to use the PCAS service for printing, copying and scanning. This is the same password used to login to reading room PCs and Bodleian Libraries Wifi: http://www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/using/passwords. Your username is your University card number (2xxxxxx). If you don’t know the associated password go to https://register.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/ to reset it. Your old PCAS account is no longer valid though any remaining balance can be transferred.
What do I need to do?
-Ensure you know your Bodleian Libraries password so you’ll be ready to login to PCAS when you return. If you can’t remember what this is go to https://register.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/ and reset it.
-Transfer any remaining funds from your old PCAS account to your new one via our online portal: https://pcasportal.bodleian.ox.ac.uk. You’ll need your old PCAS username and password. If you have forgotten these details email pcas@bodleian.ox.ac.uk for help.
-Add money to your new account so you’ll be ready to photocopy, print or scan when term starts. Use a debit or credit card at https://bodleian.pcounterwebpay.com/ logging in with your new account details (Bodleian Libraries username and password) or you can pay in cash in the library.
Library staff will be on hand to answer any questions and offer assistance with the new machines, and there are User Guides beside each machine. For full information please see our PCAS Development pages.
Books S-Z now in Lower Gladstone Link
We have moved the S-Z section of the History Faculty Library collection from the Upper Gladstone Link to the Lower Gladstone Link. This has created some much needed space for our growing collection. Locations for the HFL LC collection are now as follows:
A-DA669 Lower Radcliffe Camera
DA670 – R Upper Gladstone Link
S-Z Lower Gladstone Link
Upper Camera Gallery stairs
Following student feedback we’ve made the two spiral stairs up to the Gallery a one way system. One set of stairs is now dedicated to going up into the Gallery and the other for coming down.
