Community of USJ: Bring your student or staff ID card to our reference desks to borrow books or other items.
Visitor: You can borrow books with the guest reader card.
This section will explain the definition of library catalogue.
After entering the book’s detail page, the following information may be displayed:
Collection: Our library collection is comprised of multiple sections, but only the University Collection is available for checkout.
Location: Where is the book currently located?
Status: Available, checked out, or unavailable.
Call Number: the numbering system on the bookcases.
Barcode: a unique number assigned to each item.
Advice:
1. You can search our list of new books on the homepage.
2. Find the Subject Direction in Study & Research.
Check out the page Loan Quota.
USJ Library utilizes paperless management for the loan of print books. You will receive all library notifications, including check-out, check-in, renewal, and overdue notices, via your USJ email.
If you are unable to access the email, please contact the librarian at library@usj.edu.mo.
You can manage your book loans by signing into the library catalogue and accessing the following pages:
Manage Profile;
View Loan Titles;
View Due Dates;
Renew Holdings;
View Fines;
Reserve Desired Titles
You can access the library catalogue by using your MyUSJ Account (Not email address).
The Library is not authorized to reset your password. If you forget your username or password, contact IT Support so that it can be reset.
You can renew your items online through the library’s website or at any of our campus branches:
Online Renewal System
1. On the renewal page, sign in with your MyUSJ Usernames and passwords.
2. Select the items and click the renew button.
In the following instances, you may not be able to renew the items and must return the book before the due date:
1. The book is reserved by someone.
2. Meet the maximum renewal requirements.
Any item not returned by the due date is considered overdue, and the borrower is subject to a MOP 5.00 per day overdue fine.
Prior to being permitted to borrow again, borrowers must settle delinquent loans and fees.
If the book is checked out to other patrons, you can reserve it as the next user.
1. You must log in to our library catalogue.
2. Search for the item and navigate to its detail page.
3. Select the Place Hold option.
4. Fill the pickup location to capacity.
Tips: pay attention on your university email, as you will be notified within seven days to pick up your order. Your reservation will be canceled thereafter.
The USJ Library participates in the Macau Academic Library Alliance. Interlibrary loan allows our faculty and students to borrow print books from other member libraries in Macau (ILL System).
Type 1: MALA Card Type 2: MALA Hub Reservation
What differentiates these alternatives?
The MALA Card allows you to borrow a maximum of three books without a reservation.
MALA Hub: You have a higher borrowing limit, but you must reserve the book online and await confirmation.
Consult your librarians for additional information.