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WRHA Virtual Library: Borrowing and Fines

Borrowing

You can borrow items by visiting any University of Manitoba library in person and presenting your WRHA ID. This allows you to borrow up to 20 items at a time, each of which can be renewed up to three times by logging in. You can also borrow items from the University of Manitoba or other libraries using our Order Sources service.

To find a physical item, look at the location in the library search:

screenshot of a library search record showing the location and call number of the item

An item that is available or in place is at the library ready to be borrowed. The record will tell you which library and section the item is in (see the list of library locations and hours). To find the item within that section, you will need the call number, which for the item above is the sequence of letter and numbers starting with WA 309.1. Different items will have different call numbers to help you find them on the shelves. For more help with reading call numbers, see this tutorial video.

Paying Fines

If you have been late in returning an item you may be required to pay fines. To do this:

  1. Go to the Pay Library Fines site and log in with your WRHA Virtual Library account.
  2. Click on the Checkout button displayed under the total fines owed.
  3. Complete the form with your contact information and payment method.
    • If you are paying by Visa or Mastercard, complete payment details and click Submit Payment
    • If you are paying by Interac, click Submit Payment. You will be taken to the Interac site to select your financial institution, and then to your financial institution's website to sign in and approve the payment.