This page will inform you how to borrow physical books from the library. To find out more information about what type of books you can borrow, please head to our book resources page.
Self-Service machines at Ipswich and Colchester Hospital Libraries
Please note: The library has the right to recall books at anytime. Therefore, you must return a book if you are asked to do so by a member of the library team, even if it is before the due date.
* Some books may not be eligible for automatic renewal.
Place books in the 'Library Book Return' boxes at anytime - for Colchester this is the blue box outside of Villa 8 and for Ipswich this is the red box located along the Education Centre corridor. Library staff check these boxes daily, and any books found there will be returned on the system by staff.
If you are returning books borrowed from another library the self-service machine will not recognise them. Don't worry - just put them in the returns box and library staff will make sure they are removed from your account.
You can also return books to any other NHS Library within the East of England region and they will post it back to us.
The library may charge you for lost or significantly damaged books:
Please note: you must not let any one else use your account to borrow books. Each member of staff must have their own account if they wish to use our services. You are responsible for every item issued to your account. If they are damaged or lost you may be charged replacement costs and admin fee.