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Authors: Anna Gimlewicz, Zu Sendor BUW Information Services and Training Department
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Searching in Primo
Reader's Account
Advanced search
Logging in
Browse
Account: My library card
Journal search
Saved records and searches
Requesting
Renewal
Search results
Online resources
Avaliability
Contact
Wolny Dostęp (Open Stacks)
Magazyn (Closed Stacks)
Social media
Online resources
Searching in Primo
Type the keyword in the search box
Select searching area
collections of BUW and UW faculty libraries Library catalogue, online resources and Open Access UW Institutional Repository resources resources of libraries integrated in the National Library network OMNIS
Select the relevant options
Pro tip
You can also choose other search methods:
Advanced search
Browse
Journal search
Search results
Advanced search
Select Advanced search
Select search range
You can select the language, start and end date
Select the field(s) and option
You can add new fields and options
Type the keyword(s) in the search box
Click!
Browse
Select Browse
Select the field to browse
Enter the keyword and click on the magnifying glass
By clicking on a specific term, you will see the list of publications
The search results will give you the index of terms
The number of items is given next to each index entry.
Journal Search
Select Journal Search
Wpisz tytuł lub ISSN i kliknij lupkę
Type the title or ISSN and click on the magnifying glass
You can also browse titles of journals by category
Using journals
If you want to use the printed version:
If you want to use the digital version:
look for it in Wolny Dostęp (Open Stacks) using the LC Classification or reguest volumes from Magazyn (Closed Stacks) to Czytelnia (Reading Room)
click on the link
Remember! Printed journals cannot be borrowed home. Use them on site in the library.
Search results
The search results will give you a list of publications that meet your search criteria
You can use these options to save the records
Use the filters on the left to narrow down the results
Click on the title to check the location and availability of copies
Saving records and search results
You can save the whole search result list by clicking on the pin "Save query"
You can save a particular record by clicking on the pin next to it
After clicking on the three dots you will see additional options
You can copy a permalink for this particular record or send its description via email
You can use additional options to save or export the description
You can check your saved records and searches in My Favorites tab on your account
Saved records and searches: My Favorites
You can browse the saved records in folders based on your labels
You can add your own labels to each of the saved records
You can add RSS or set an alert for a saved search
Item policy: Do wypożyczenia (Possible to borrow) - this book can be borrowed Na miejscu (On site) - use only in the Library
Avaliability
Location: BUW Wolny Dostęp (Open Stacks) & Księgozbiór Dydaktyczny (Textbook Collection)
Please note, from these locations, books cannot be ordered. To use them, locate them on the shelf!
This copy can be borrowed home, look for it in the Open Stacks using the LC Classification
These copies can be borrowed home, look for them in the Textbook Collection using the additional call number.
Check where to borrow:
Selfcheck Kiosks
Circulation Desk
Pick-up Locker
Item policy: Do wypożyczenia (Possible to borrow) - this book can be borrowed Na miejscu (On site) - use only in the Library
Avaliability
Location: BUW Magazyn (Closed Stacks)
Please note! The Request button appears only after logging in to the Reader's Account!
This copy can be borrowed home, but is located in th Closed Stacks. In order to use it, log in to your Reader's Account and place a Request.
Requesting
You will see a confirmation of placing a request
In order to use a copy from the Closed Stacks, click on the Request button:
Information about this request will appear on your Reader's Account, in the Requests tab
After clicking on Request, select the Pickup Location and Send request:
Remember! Books and journals from the Closed Stacks marked "Na miejscu" (On site) can be ordered only to Czytelnia (Reading Room). Using the Circulation Desk and Pick-up Locker is available only to the users who have the right to borrow books.
Avaliability
Online resources
This copy has an electronic version purchased by the UW. Click on the link to use the full text in the UW network or remotely.
Please note! Remote access to Online Resources is only available to those affiliated with the UW.
This copy has an electronic version in open access. Click on the link to use the full text at any location, from any network.
Reader's Account
Reader's Account
Check how to log in
Once logged into your account, you can:
control your account
request books from the online catalogue
renew the due date for returning a borrowed book
save records and search results
check the availability of copies
use the online resources
Logging in
Click on Sign in
Enter your user ID: the number of your library card (your student ID)
Enter your password acquired during the registration at BUW or created during the online activation
Remember, enter only numbers without spaces!
You can find the number on your library card. It's the one on the back of your student ID, under the barcode.
Use this option if you want to change your password, or if you cannot remember it.
Account: My library card
Once you log in to your account, you will see the Overview tab. Here you can find basic information about: ✔️ borrowed and ✔️ requested items, ✔️ fines, ✔️ fees and ✔️ messages posted on your reader's account.
Saving records and search results
You can save the whole search result list by clicking on the pin "Save query"
You can save a particular record by clicking on the pin next to it
After clicking on the three dots you will see additional options
You can copy a permalink for this particular record or send its description via email
You can use additional options to save or export the description
You can check your saved records and searches in My Favorites tab on your account
Saved records and searches: My Favorites
You can browse the saved records in folders based on your labels
You can add your own labels to each of the saved records
You can add RSS or set an alert for a saved search
Requesting
You will see a confirmation of placing a request
In order to use a copy from the Closed Stacks, click on the Request button:
Information about this request will appear on your Reader's Account, in the Requests tab
After clicking on Request, select the Pickup Location and Send request:
Remember! Books and journals from the Closed Stacks marked "Na miejscu" (On site) can be ordered only to Czytelnia (Reading Room). Using the Circulation Desk and Pick-up Locker is available only to the users who have the right to borrow books.
Renewal
Look for the Renew option in the Loans tab
Click Renew by the book you want to renew
When can I renew the book?
You will see a renewal confirmation with the new due date
By the renewed title you will see the new due date and the information it's been renewed
After clicking on the arrow, you will see detailed information, e.g. the maximum date until when the renewal is possible, as long as no other reader reserves it.
Online resources
This copy has an electronic version purchased by the UW. Click on the link to use the full text in the UW network or remotely.
Please note! Remote access to Online Resources is only available to those affiliated with the UW.
This copy has an electronic version in open access. Click on the link to use the full text at any location, from any network.
Contact us if you have any questions!
Messenger
Mail
Phone
Chat
Like, follow, subscribe!
See you at BUW!
That's all! You can close the browser tab. :)
Back to the beginning
In the Blocks+Messages tab you can check the information about overdue items and account blocking. Note! Returning books and/or Kindle reader after the due date, losing or destroying them will result in account blocking.
When your account is blocked, you cannot: request renew borrow and reserve books you will not see the "Request" button by the items from Closed Stacks
In the Fine+Fees tab you can check the information about fines for keeping books and/or Kindle readers beyond the due date, or for losing or destroying library materials. Note! You will only see the fine amount once you have returned all the books/readers you have held.
Fine amount:
- 0,40 PLN per each day beyond the due date for each book
- 1 PLN per each day beyond the due date of a Kindle reader
Complete fee list
The fine can be paid:
- at the Circulation Desk or Selfcheck (payment by card only)
- by bank transfer to the University's account: 69116022020000000060850087 entitled "Payment for overdue/lost/destroyed books from BUW"
(Reading Room) (Pick-up Locker) (Circulation Desk)
In the Loans tab you can check the information about borrowed books, e.g. the due date and the maximum date until the renewal is possible. Note! Close due date will be marked in red.
collections of BUW and UW faculty libraries Library catalogue, online resources and Open Access UW Institutional Repository resources resources of libraries integrated in the National Library network OMNIS
Circulation Desk
Here you can:
- borrow: Kindle readers, books from the Open Stacks and the Textbook Collection,
- pick up: reserved books and books requested from the Closed Stacks,
- return books and Kindle readers,
- renew the due date,
- pay fines
The Circulation Desk is open: Monday – Saturday 9 am – 9 pm
Pick-up Locker
Here you can pick up books requested from the Closed Stacks.
The Pick-up Locker is available 24/7
Item policy: Do wypożyczenia (Possible to borrow) - this book can be borrowed Na miejscu (On site) - use only in the Library
books labeled with a blue, yellow or white sticker
books labeled with a red sticker or red dot
Click on the link and use the available options
In the Loans tab you can check the information about borrowed books, e.g. the due date and the maximum date until the renewal is possible. Note! Close due date will be marked in red.
Shirley, Anne
Shirley, Anne
Selfcheck Kiosks
The Selfchecks are available during the opening hours of the Library.
Watch the film "How do the selfchecks work at BUW?"
Here you can:
- borrow books from the Open Stacks and the Textbook Collection,
- return books,
- renew the due date,
- pay fines
If you are in the UW network, you don't need to log in, you will be automatically redirected to the provider's website.
Use the options available
If you want to access from a non-university network, log in using your Reader's Account data
In the Requests tab you can check the information about requested materials, e.g. request date and pick up location
In the Fine+Fees tab you can check the information about fines for keeping books and/or Kindle readers beyond the due date, or for losing or destroying library materials. Note! You will only see the fine amount once you have returned all the books/readers you have held.
Fine amount:
- 0,40 PLN per each day beyond the due date for each book
- 1 PLN per each day beyond the due date of a Kindle reader
Complete fee list
The fine can be paid:
- at the Circulation Desk or Selfcheck (payment by card only)
- by bank transfer to the University's account: 69116022020000000060850087 entitled "Payment for overdue/lost/destroyed books from BUW"
In the Blocks+Messages tab you can check the information about overdue items and account blocking. Note! Returning books and/or Kindle reader after the due date, losing or destroying them will result in account blocking.
When your account is blocked, you cannot: request renew borrow and reserve books you will not see the "Request" button by the items from Closed Stacks
Logging in
Click on Sign in
Enter your user ID: the number of your library card (your student ID)
Enter your password acquired during the registration at BUW or created during the online activation
Remember, enter only numbers without spaces!
The number is on the back of your student ID.
Use this option if you want to change your password, or if you cannot remember it.
You can renew a borrowed book when:
- your reader's account is valid, not blocked and you don't have any fees
- the maximum renewal date visible in the details has not been exceeded
- the due date for returning any of your borrowed books has not passed
- other reader has not reserved the book
If the above conditions are fulfilled, 2 weeks before the due date, the Renew option will appear next to the book title in the Lonas tab.
In the Personal details tab you can check your data and the expiry date of your account
If you are in the UW network, you don't need to log in, you will be automatically redirected to the provider's website.
Use the options available
If you want to access from a non-university network, log in using your Reader's Account data
(Reading Room) (Pick-up Locker) (Circulation Desk)
In the Personal details tab you can check your data and the expiry date of your account
Click on the link and use the available options
Select the category and field
In the Requests tab you can check the information about requested materials, e.g. request date and pick up location
Shirley, Anne
Shirley, Anne
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Primo search engine
How to use Guide
Click above to start
Authors: Anna Gimlewicz, Zu Sendor BUW Information Services and Training Department
How to use this guide?
Look for the interactive elements marked with this symbol. Click on them to get additional information or to proceed.
This symbol means there'a an external link. Click on it to open a new browser tab with the linked material.
Close the pop-up window using this button.
Use the arrows to move to the next slide or go back to the previous one.
Click on the house symbol to return to the Index.
Back to the previous slide.
Click here to move to the next slide.
Index
Searching in Primo
Reader's Account
Advanced search
Logging in
Browse
Account: My library card
Journal search
Saved records and searches
Requesting
Renewal
Search results
Online resources
Avaliability
Contact
Wolny Dostęp (Open Stacks)
Magazyn (Closed Stacks)
Social media
Online resources
Searching in Primo
Type the keyword in the search box
Select searching area
collections of BUW and UW faculty libraries Library catalogue, online resources and Open Access UW Institutional Repository resources resources of libraries integrated in the National Library network OMNIS
Select the relevant options
Pro tip
You can also choose other search methods:
Advanced search
Browse
Journal search
Search results
Advanced search
Select Advanced search
Select search range
You can select the language, start and end date
Select the field(s) and option
You can add new fields and options
Type the keyword(s) in the search box
Click!
Browse
Select Browse
Select the field to browse
Enter the keyword and click on the magnifying glass
By clicking on a specific term, you will see the list of publications
The search results will give you the index of terms
The number of items is given next to each index entry.
Journal Search
Select Journal Search
Wpisz tytuł lub ISSN i kliknij lupkę
Type the title or ISSN and click on the magnifying glass
You can also browse titles of journals by category
Using journals
If you want to use the printed version:
If you want to use the digital version:
look for it in Wolny Dostęp (Open Stacks) using the LC Classification or reguest volumes from Magazyn (Closed Stacks) to Czytelnia (Reading Room)
click on the link
Remember! Printed journals cannot be borrowed home. Use them on site in the library.
Search results
The search results will give you a list of publications that meet your search criteria
You can use these options to save the records
Use the filters on the left to narrow down the results
Click on the title to check the location and availability of copies
Saving records and search results
You can save the whole search result list by clicking on the pin "Save query"
You can save a particular record by clicking on the pin next to it
After clicking on the three dots you will see additional options
You can copy a permalink for this particular record or send its description via email
You can use additional options to save or export the description
You can check your saved records and searches in My Favorites tab on your account
Saved records and searches: My Favorites
You can browse the saved records in folders based on your labels
You can add your own labels to each of the saved records
You can add RSS or set an alert for a saved search
Item policy: Do wypożyczenia (Possible to borrow) - this book can be borrowed Na miejscu (On site) - use only in the Library
Avaliability
Location: BUW Wolny Dostęp (Open Stacks) & Księgozbiór Dydaktyczny (Textbook Collection)
Please note, from these locations, books cannot be ordered. To use them, locate them on the shelf!
This copy can be borrowed home, look for it in the Open Stacks using the LC Classification
These copies can be borrowed home, look for them in the Textbook Collection using the additional call number.
Check where to borrow:
Selfcheck Kiosks
Circulation Desk
Pick-up Locker
Item policy: Do wypożyczenia (Possible to borrow) - this book can be borrowed Na miejscu (On site) - use only in the Library
Avaliability
Location: BUW Magazyn (Closed Stacks)
Please note! The Request button appears only after logging in to the Reader's Account!
This copy can be borrowed home, but is located in th Closed Stacks. In order to use it, log in to your Reader's Account and place a Request.
Requesting
You will see a confirmation of placing a request
In order to use a copy from the Closed Stacks, click on the Request button:
Information about this request will appear on your Reader's Account, in the Requests tab
After clicking on Request, select the Pickup Location and Send request:
Remember! Books and journals from the Closed Stacks marked "Na miejscu" (On site) can be ordered only to Czytelnia (Reading Room). Using the Circulation Desk and Pick-up Locker is available only to the users who have the right to borrow books.
Avaliability
Online resources
This copy has an electronic version purchased by the UW. Click on the link to use the full text in the UW network or remotely.
Please note! Remote access to Online Resources is only available to those affiliated with the UW.
This copy has an electronic version in open access. Click on the link to use the full text at any location, from any network.
Reader's Account
Reader's Account
Check how to log in
Once logged into your account, you can:
control your account
request books from the online catalogue
renew the due date for returning a borrowed book
save records and search results
check the availability of copies
use the online resources
Logging in
Click on Sign in
Enter your user ID: the number of your library card (your student ID)
Enter your password acquired during the registration at BUW or created during the online activation
Remember, enter only numbers without spaces!
You can find the number on your library card. It's the one on the back of your student ID, under the barcode.
Use this option if you want to change your password, or if you cannot remember it.
Account: My library card
Once you log in to your account, you will see the Overview tab. Here you can find basic information about: ✔️ borrowed and ✔️ requested items, ✔️ fines, ✔️ fees and ✔️ messages posted on your reader's account.
Saving records and search results
You can save the whole search result list by clicking on the pin "Save query"
You can save a particular record by clicking on the pin next to it
After clicking on the three dots you will see additional options
You can copy a permalink for this particular record or send its description via email
You can use additional options to save or export the description
You can check your saved records and searches in My Favorites tab on your account
Saved records and searches: My Favorites
You can browse the saved records in folders based on your labels
You can add your own labels to each of the saved records
You can add RSS or set an alert for a saved search
Requesting
You will see a confirmation of placing a request
In order to use a copy from the Closed Stacks, click on the Request button:
Information about this request will appear on your Reader's Account, in the Requests tab
After clicking on Request, select the Pickup Location and Send request:
Remember! Books and journals from the Closed Stacks marked "Na miejscu" (On site) can be ordered only to Czytelnia (Reading Room). Using the Circulation Desk and Pick-up Locker is available only to the users who have the right to borrow books.
Renewal
Look for the Renew option in the Loans tab
Click Renew by the book you want to renew
When can I renew the book?
You will see a renewal confirmation with the new due date
By the renewed title you will see the new due date and the information it's been renewed
After clicking on the arrow, you will see detailed information, e.g. the maximum date until when the renewal is possible, as long as no other reader reserves it.
Online resources
This copy has an electronic version purchased by the UW. Click on the link to use the full text in the UW network or remotely.
Please note! Remote access to Online Resources is only available to those affiliated with the UW.
This copy has an electronic version in open access. Click on the link to use the full text at any location, from any network.
Contact us if you have any questions!
Messenger
Mail
Phone
Chat
Like, follow, subscribe!
See you at BUW!
That's all! You can close the browser tab. :)
Back to the beginning
In the Blocks+Messages tab you can check the information about overdue items and account blocking. Note! Returning books and/or Kindle reader after the due date, losing or destroying them will result in account blocking.
When your account is blocked, you cannot: request renew borrow and reserve books you will not see the "Request" button by the items from Closed Stacks
In the Fine+Fees tab you can check the information about fines for keeping books and/or Kindle readers beyond the due date, or for losing or destroying library materials. Note! You will only see the fine amount once you have returned all the books/readers you have held.
Fine amount:
Complete fee list
The fine can be paid:
(Reading Room) (Pick-up Locker) (Circulation Desk)
In the Loans tab you can check the information about borrowed books, e.g. the due date and the maximum date until the renewal is possible. Note! Close due date will be marked in red.
collections of BUW and UW faculty libraries Library catalogue, online resources and Open Access UW Institutional Repository resources resources of libraries integrated in the National Library network OMNIS
Circulation Desk
Here you can:
The Circulation Desk is open: Monday – Saturday 9 am – 9 pm
Pick-up Locker
Here you can pick up books requested from the Closed Stacks.
The Pick-up Locker is available 24/7
Item policy: Do wypożyczenia (Possible to borrow) - this book can be borrowed Na miejscu (On site) - use only in the Library
books labeled with a blue, yellow or white sticker
books labeled with a red sticker or red dot
Click on the link and use the available options
In the Loans tab you can check the information about borrowed books, e.g. the due date and the maximum date until the renewal is possible. Note! Close due date will be marked in red.
Shirley, Anne
Shirley, Anne
Selfcheck Kiosks
The Selfchecks are available during the opening hours of the Library.
Watch the film "How do the selfchecks work at BUW?"
Here you can:
If you are in the UW network, you don't need to log in, you will be automatically redirected to the provider's website.
Use the options available
If you want to access from a non-university network, log in using your Reader's Account data
In the Requests tab you can check the information about requested materials, e.g. request date and pick up location
In the Fine+Fees tab you can check the information about fines for keeping books and/or Kindle readers beyond the due date, or for losing or destroying library materials. Note! You will only see the fine amount once you have returned all the books/readers you have held.
Fine amount:
Complete fee list
The fine can be paid:
In the Blocks+Messages tab you can check the information about overdue items and account blocking. Note! Returning books and/or Kindle reader after the due date, losing or destroying them will result in account blocking.
When your account is blocked, you cannot: request renew borrow and reserve books you will not see the "Request" button by the items from Closed Stacks
Logging in
Click on Sign in
Enter your user ID: the number of your library card (your student ID)
Enter your password acquired during the registration at BUW or created during the online activation
Remember, enter only numbers without spaces!
The number is on the back of your student ID.
Use this option if you want to change your password, or if you cannot remember it.
You can renew a borrowed book when:
If the above conditions are fulfilled, 2 weeks before the due date, the Renew option will appear next to the book title in the Lonas tab.
In the Personal details tab you can check your data and the expiry date of your account
If you are in the UW network, you don't need to log in, you will be automatically redirected to the provider's website.
Use the options available
If you want to access from a non-university network, log in using your Reader's Account data
(Reading Room) (Pick-up Locker) (Circulation Desk)
In the Personal details tab you can check your data and the expiry date of your account
Click on the link and use the available options
Select the category and field
In the Requests tab you can check the information about requested materials, e.g. request date and pick up location
Shirley, Anne
Shirley, Anne