FAQ (information is under updating)

1. Go to MRU Virtual Library.
2. Choose “ADVANCED SEARCH” on the right.
3. Slect “Library Catalog” in the “SEARCH CRITERIA” block.
4. In the “Search filters” block, select a search criteria for the keywords: a) “Title” – when you know the exact name of the publication, b) “Any field” – when you are looking for publications on a certain topic, c) “Author/Creator” – when you know the author of the required publication.
5. If necessary, set other search criteria.
6. Enter a query in the search field and click “SEARCH”.

   7. Paieškos rezultatų sąraše pasirinkite reikiamą paspausdami ant leidinio antraštės arba saugojimo vietos. In the results list, select the required one by clicking on the title or storage location.

    8. In the detailed record of a book, you will see all its storage locations and the cipher. Check if there are available loanable items in the Lending Depatment. Books from the Reading rooms could be used only in the area of the Library.

• Remember the publication’s storage location and the cipher.
• The cipher indicates publication’s place on the shelf: 159.9 Fe-173. There A4 format sheets of paper with explanations of the cipher’s meaning on the Library shelves. Once you’ve found the appropriate shelf, look for the triangle-shaped tab. Do not forget that the books in that section are arranged alphabetically and by linguistic principle: 1) Lithuanian, 2) English and other, 3) Russian.

1. Go to Library Catalogue ⇒ http://mru.library.lt/en
2. Select “Login” and enter your MRU e-mail user name and password, choose if you are a student or an employee.

      3. Review your account by selecting “My account” on the menu bar.

1. Log in to your account in Library Catalogue.
2. Choose “Loans/renewals” and press on the indicated number.

     3. Check the box by the publication you want to renew and press “Renew Selected” . If you choose “Renew All”, then the system will automatically extend the borrowing term of ALL your borrowed publications.

The system will not allow extending borrowing term:

• If the book has been reserved by another Library user;
• If you are late to return more than 2 books;
• If your fine for late returning books exceeds 9,90 EUR;
• If you are late to return a book, which was borrowed for a night.

• If a book is for loan in the Lending Department, you don’t need to make any reservation. The book can be checked out any time.
• If a book from the Lending Department is taken by another user, you can make a reservation of it and be informed when the book has been returned.
• You always have to make a reservation of a book, if it is placed in the Storage of the Library.

1. Conduct a search in the Library Catalogue.
2. In the field “Location” choose the Library branch from which you want to order a book.
3. Under the column “Due date” you can see if the book is checked out and when it should be returned. If there is no date indicated in this column, you do not need to order the book, you are able to take it from the Library. If all the books are borrowed, you can make a reservation of a book, by clicking “Request”.

       4. When making a request, the system will as you to login to your user account in the Library catalogue. The user name and password are the same as your MRU email username and password.

        5. After the login, you get a possibility to enter the date till when you will be waiting for the requested book. Press “Order” after that.

6. You can review you order status at your account in the Library Catalogue under “Hold Reguests”. When your order is completed, you will be notified by MRU e-mail.

Bachelor degree students can borrow up to 30 books, Master degree students – up to 40 books, lecturers – 50 books.

Yes, anyone can return your borrowed books.

Yes, you can return borrowed books anytime by using the Drop Box by the Library entrance.