All applicants can apply using this form below or collect a form from the LRC Service Desk.
Acceptance as an external member is at the discretion of the Head of Learning Services.
Members of the public who do not wish to join the Library may use the Library for reference purposes only. Please sign in as a visitor at the main campus reception desk and ask to be directed to the Learning Resource Centre.
You can borrow 6 items from the
7 Day Loan or 21 Day Loan category
If not required by other readers, most 21 Day and 7 Day loans can be renewed for a further period.
Items can be renewed in these ways
Opening Times
External borrowers can access the library only during staffed hours. Please see here for times.
Help with Finding Materials
General help finding materials is available at the Library Service Desk. However, if you require extra assistance, please phone in advance for advice.
Wireless Access
Students from other Universities can connect to our Eduroam Wireless Network. Other visitors can use our Guest Wireless Network.
Photocopying
Photocopying facilities are available. Photocopying of some library materials is permitted under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, if the copied material is for private study or research. Please read the notices beside the photocopy machines.
Library Regulations
All library users must abide by the Library Regulations. Copies are available in the Library or online
You can borrow 2 items from the
7 Day Loan or 21 Day Loan category
Fines charges
21 day loans - 20p per item per day
7 day loans - 50p per item per day
Failure to return or renew overdue loans will result in the borrower being invoiced for the cost of replacement. There is currently a minimum charge of £20.00 per item plus a billing fee. The borrower will still be liable for the billing fee if the item is returned. Billing fees are detailed below.
21 day loan - billed when 35 days overdue - £8 + replacement cost
7 day loan - billed when 31 days overdue - £12 + replacement cost
Please note that membership may be withdrawn if the user is not in good standing, i.e. non-payment of fines.
Payments can be added to your external borrower card and paid at the LRC Service Desk. Alternatively, you can pay at our Finance Office. Please bring your receipt to the LRC Service Desk.
Some of our resources are restricted to current matriculated students and staff.
Therefore, external membership does not allow:
access to online resources e.g. ebooks, ejournals and databases
access to items in the 1 Day Loan collection
access to DVDs and Videos
access to Interlibrary Loans
the ability to reserve or recall items