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ELEMENT NAME DESCRIPTION

Major Service
Desk Category

Library

Service Name

Provision of Automated Info & Book Renewal Line

Service Description
(including technical
requirements/Specifications)

This service primarily allows library users to renew their book loans through the use of a 24 hour automated self-service phone line. The service also provides up-to-date information on library opening hours.

Service Owner

Library

Business Process
(from a user perspective)

Service allows users to renew their loans (and access opening hours information) 24 hours a day, from anywhere, in an efficient manner. Library users can ensure their loans do not become overdue, and can avoid incurring overdue fines. The service is available 24 hours, all days, except for scheduled system maintenance. It can be accessed from any phone by calling 028 9036 8530.

Users can only successfully use the loan renewal service if their library account does not already have overdue books, books that have been recalled, or outstanding overdue fines.

Supporting Materials

System can be accessed by calling: 028 9036 8530

How to obtain help

Service is straightforward, with clear instruction and help automatically given to each user. Further assistance is available from library information points during normal opening hours

Cost (where applicable)

This service is free apart from the cost of the phone call.

Service Metrics (KPI/SLA statement)

 

Who can avail of the service?

University of Ulster students and staff, and other fully registered borrowers.

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