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Frequently asked questions

Q:How can I borrow items from the Art Loan Collection?
A:  First you must register your details, available online, and email us that you wish to have a contract
     We will then send you a PIN number.
     Together with the email address you have given us with your details, the PIN will enable you to logon to our catalogue.
 
Q:  What is my maximum basket value?
A:  Six, unless your school has an OFSTED inspection or other special circumstances when it is ten.
 
Q:  How is my basket value calculated?
A:  Each catalogue item has a value of one whereas a package has a value of three.
 
Q: How do I search?
A:  click browse catalogue.
      You can then search using the drop-down lists on the categories listed and clicking the GO button.
     NB for artefact types a sub-search level on topic or artist and origin is available.
     This will bring back all the available items in the chosen category - 10 items to a page.
     You may then navigate between the pages returned using the buttons at the bottom of the page.
     If a photo of an item is available you can double-click on the thumbnail to enlarge it.
     To check the availability ot an item, click on the link and availablility for the next three school terms will be displayed.
     If an item is available at the required time and you want to add it to your shooping basket, click the required link.
     If at any time you want to abandon the current search and start a new one, simply click again on browse catalogue.
     When you have sufficient items in your shopping basket for the selected term click Submit Order
 
Q: What if I change my mind after clicking Submit order
A:  If at any time you change you mind click on View order .
     If you have a booking for any of the specified terms, Edit booking will be enabled. Click on this link.
    You may then select one item by clicking on its radio button and delete it by clicking Delete selected item.
    Repeat the last instruction as many times as you wish.
 
Q: What if I wish to view one of my bookings without selecting any items?
A:   Simply click on View order and then on the Edit booking link.
 
Q: How much is it going to cost?

A:  The current rate for one year's subscription is

      - Bedfordshire schools - £75 plus 20p per pupil on the roll.
      - Small schools, ie under 100 pupil, get the service for £60.
      - Luton Schools, other organisations and businesses please contact June Hickman on 01234 228175 for further details.
 
 
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