Important notice
From October 27th 2021, Alumni, Friends of the Library and Life members may apply to access any of the 10 libraries by e-mailing: library.account@ed.ac.uk.
(Please include in your email your existing card reference number starting ‘200..’ if applicable).
The library will reply to you with important information for access within 7 days. Please wait for a reply before visiting.
The alumni library card is only required for physical access to our libraries and borrowing physical books if required. You do not require a card for virtual access to alumni electronic resources.
Further information
University of Edinburgh graduates can join the library as an external borrower for free.
More about joining the library as a graduate, including details of accepted proofs of identity and available services, are on the library website.