Join the Library
Students
Strathclyde students don't need to join the Library. Your Strathclyde student ID card is also your Library card. Your student log-in details give you full access to electronic resources both on and off campus.
If you're new to Strathclyde you may want to watch our short video tour. We also run tours at the beginning of each semester. Find upcoming dates in the Strathclyde App or on our Library tours page.
Staff
All members of Strathclyde staff are automatically made members of the Library. You can access online resources using your DS username and password. Those with a Temporary IT Access or Limited Access DS account will not get full access to online resources.
You will need a Library card if you wish to come in to the Library building regularly. This is separate from your staff ID card. Please fill in our membership form online or come to the Library in person to apply for your card.
Other memberships
You can join our Library if you are a:
- Student at another university in Glasgow or the west of Scotland
- Postgraduate researcher at the University of Glasgow
- Student or member of staff at an institution that is a member of the SCONUL scheme
- Retired member of University of Strathclyde staff
- University of Strathclyde graduate
- Graduate of another university
- Visitor
Membership details
| Membership card required | Free of charge | Electronic resources access | Borrowing rights | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current University of Strathclyde students | ✖ | ✔ | Full | ✔ |
| Current University of Strathclyde staff | ✔ | ✔ | Full | ✔ |
| Temporary IT Access or Limited Access DS account holders | ✔ | ✔ | Limited | ✔ |
| Current students and staff of other local universities✱ | ✖ | ✔ | None | ✖ |
| Postgraduate researchers at the University of Glasgow | ✖ | ✔ | Walk-in★ | † |
| Graduates of the University of Strathclyde | ✔ | ✖ | ★ | ✔ |
| Retired member of University of Strathclyde staff | ✔ | ✔ | None | ✔ |
| Current student/staff of SCONUL member institution | ✔ | ✔ | ★ | ✔ |
| Current students and staff of SCONUL member institution (during vacations) | ✖ | ✔ | None | ✖ |
| Graduate of any other university | ✔ | ✖ | ★ | ✔ |
| Visitor | ✤ | ✔ | None | ✖ |
| Centre for Lifelong Learning student on a credit-bearing course | ✔ | ✔ | ★ | ✔ |
✱ - Students and staff of the following institutions are eligible:
- Glasgow University
- Glasgow Caledonian University
- Royal Conservatoire of Scotland
- Glasgow School of Art
- University of the West of Scotland
† - Postgraduate researchers at the University of Glasgow can apply for borrowing rights on production of a current matriculation card and a letter of introduction from the Head of Lending Services, Glasgow University Library.
✤ - If you do not qualify for membership of the Library or walk-in user access to electronic resources, you can apply for a visitor's pass. A visitor's pass gives temporary reference access to the print collection. Please fill in a visitor access form and wait until you receive a reply from us before visiting.
★ - Walk-in access to electronic resources is not currently available. Please check back later or contact us with queries.
Apply for membership
| Membership type | Cost per year (inc VAT) | How to apply |
|---|---|---|
| Graduates and Diplomates of the University of Strathclyde and the former Jordanhill College | £30 |
You can join and pay online. Please note, graduate access does not give you full access to all of our electronic resources. Please contact us if you are unable to pay online, or if you wish to discuss access to electronic resources. |
| Graduates of other universities | £45 |
You can join and pay online. Please note, graduate access does not give you full access to all of our electronic resources. Please contact us before joining if you are unable to pay online, or if you wish to discuss access to electronic resources. |