Q. I am a member of the public. Can I use the Library?

We welcome external readers and visitors.  As our main function is to support the research, teaching and learning activities of the University and to provide services for University staff and students the extent to which we can offer services and staff time free of charge is, however, limited.

If you are not a student anywhere else you can join the Library as a member of the public.

To join the Library you can apply online or in person.

We will need to see a valid form of ID and require two passport sized photographs.

The Library offers free reference membership, but if you wish to borrow the cost is £60 per year, or £20 for 3 months. This entitles you to 4 items for 4 weeks.

We do not offer access to eResources or computers for our external readers.