Q. I'm a new member of staff. How do I join the Library?

If you are a new member of staff at the University, the way in which your membership of the library is set up will depend on the type of contract that you have. If you are on a permanent contract and employed directly by the University, you should be issued with a University ID card which will also act as your library card. This can be easily checked by looking at the ID card you have been issued - if there is a library number printed on the card, your library account has been automatically created alongside your IT account and you can use this card to enter the library and borrow items.

I do not have a library number printed on my staff ID card. What should I do? 

If you are on a fixed term contract, employed via UniTemps, are a casual or short course member of staff, on an honorary contract, or work in a role not directly employed by the university (e.g. Students Union), you will need to apply for membership of the library separately and have a library account and card created for you. In the first instance, please email library@le.ac.uk for further advice, outlining the job role you have and department you are based in. If you have a named contact in your department linked to your contract, that information would also be useful. 

We will ask your school or department to confirm that details of your contract and ask you to complete a form for your library membership. Full information will then be provided regarding the creation of your library account and library access card. 

Please note you may be required to provide appropriate confirmations or supporting documentation about your status with the University.