What does that mean? Are you confused about library jargon? Use this guide to learn the meaning of words that you will see and hear when using Plymouth University Library
Classmark or Shelfmark: Books, and other materials, are organised by subject classmark on the shelves. The classmark is displayed on the spines of the items and usually has a combination of numbers and letters e.g. 310.5 ARD. You can find out more about the numbers here Catalogue or OPAC: You use the catalogue (called Primo) to check which books and journals are in the library and where they are kept. Each level in the Library has some computers with just the catalogue loaded on them
Fine or Overdue Charge: A charge you have to pay if you return an item to the Library later than the date it is due back