How to use the online alarm clock
Waiting for 5:38 pm keeps the library collection in view without making you watch the clock every few seconds. An alarm at that exact time marks the moment to leave for the reserved books, while 6:00 pm remains a useful reference point if the collection desk is open into the evening.
Because the library reminder may sit in a background tab while you read, message someone or check directions, keep the browser running and allow it to play sound. A background tab will usually continue counting, although browser settings may reduce its activity. If the page is closed or the computer goes to sleep, the alarm will not sound, so the library collection could be missed. Checking the volume beforehand avoids relying on a silent alert.
After collecting the books late in the afternoon, protect the sleep that remains later tonight by keeping the next part of the evening simple. Put the books somewhere visible when you return, note any return dates, and leave detailed browsing for another time if it would delay dinner or the usual bedtime. The 5:38 pm alarm then separates the collection trip from the quieter evening rather than letting one task stretch towards 6:00 pm and beyond.
Common questions
Can I change the sound?
Yes, there is a short list of tones to pick from before you press Start. Softer sounds are easy to sleep through, so a firmer bell tends to be the safer choice for anything early in the morning.
Will it still be right when the clocks change?
Yes. It reads your device's local clock, so the move between GMT and BST at the end of March and October is picked up automatically, as long as the computer's date, time and time zone are set correctly.
Can I use this on a phone?
It works in a mobile browser, but phones lock the screen and suspend background tabs far more readily than a laptop does, which can stop the alarm sounding. For anything important, a desktop or a plugged-in laptop is the steadier option.
Does the alarm still work if I close the tab?
No. Everything runs inside this page, so closing the tab — or quitting the browser altogether — ends the countdown there and then. Leaving it open in the background is all it asks, and switching to another tab makes no difference.
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