Public Access to Computing and Library Facilities

The University Library re-opened on Monday 10th August. However, access to all our external members will remain suspended until further notice.

We apologise for any inconvenience caused, but to aid social distancing we have had to drastically reduce our maximum seating capacity and we must reserve what study spaces remain available for members of the University.

If you are an existing external member with books out on loan you will have been contacted via email about how to return.

If you have questions please contact borrower.queries.

The library welcomes members of the public to use our library and computing facilities. We also participate in various reciprocal schemes for students and staff of other institutions, for more details see Using Other Libraries. If you wish to visit the library you can find the library staffing and opening hours here.

Public access to computing facilities

Anyone who is not a member of the University and is over 18 can register to use some of our IT facilities. You will need to present two recognised forms of identification, one of which must include your current address, at the help centre in the library.

People using our library for short periods (allowed in on a guest pass) will normally be given a username and password that expires after 4 hours. Public Members or those covered by SCONUL Access also get access for 4 hours but will get a username and password that lasts the lifetime of their membership.

Registered users get:

• use of public access PCs on Floor 5 of the library
• access to the internet and Microsoft Office through these PCs
• ability to print

Public access to library facilities

We welcome members of the public to use our library facilities for reference purposes free of charge. Just bring along two forms of recognised identification (one to include your current address) to our reception desk and you will be issued with a guest pass.

You can use all available print and some audio-visual materials (subject to policy and licensing) and gain access to our Archives and Special Collections (may require appointment).

Public Membership scheme

Anyone who is not a member of the University and is over 18 can pay to become borrowing members of the library under the Public Membership scheme.

There are several categories of Public Membership:

Please see the Public Membership leaflet 2017-18 for more details including a range of other services available when you join. The IT and Public Members flier also specifies what IT Support is available.