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Students
Strathclyde students do not 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 try a self-guided or virtual tour.
Staff
All Strathclyde staff are made members of the Library. You can access online resources using your university email address or DS username and password.
Those with a Temporary IT Access or Limited Access DS account will not get full access to online resources.
You'll need a Library card if you plan to come into the Library building regularly. Your staff Library card is separate from your staff ID card. Please fill in our membership form online or visit the Library 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 the University of Strathclyde staff
- University of Strathclyde graduate
- graduate of another university
- corporate client
- visitor
Memberships details
| Who | Membership card required | Free of charge | Electronic resources access | Borrowing rights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current University of Strathclyde students | No | Yes | Full | Yes |
| Current University of Strathclyde staff | Yes | Yes | Full | Yes |
| Temporary IT Access or Limited Access DS account holders | Yes | Yes | Limited | Yes |
| Current students and staff of other local universities | No | Yes | None | No |
| Postgraduate researchers at the University of Glasgow | No | Yes | Walk-in access to electronic resources is not currently available. Please check back later or contact us with queries. Students and staff of the following institutions are eligible:
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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. |
| Graduates of the University of Strathclyde | Yes | No | Walk-in access to electronic resources is not currently available. Please check back later or contact us with queries. | Yes |
| Retired member of the University of Strathclyde staff | Yes | Yes | None | Yes |
| Current student/staff of SCONUL member institution | Yes | Yes | Walk-in access to electronic resources is not currently available. Please check back later or contact us with queries. | Yes |
| Current students & staff of SCONUL member institution (during vacations) | No | Yes | None | No |
| Graduate of any other university | Yes | No | Walk-in access to electronic resources is not currently available. Please check back later or contact us with queries. | Yes |
| Corporate client | Yes | No | None | Yes |
| Visitor | 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. | Yes | None | No |
| Centre for Lifelong Learning student on a credit-bearing course | Yes | Yes | Walk-in access to electronic resources is not currently available. Please check back later or contact us with queries. | Yes |
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. Graduate access does not give you full access to all of our electronic resources. 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. Graduate access does not give you full access to all of our electronic resources. Get in touch with us before joining if you are unable to pay online, or if you wish to discuss access to electronic resources. |