Red card functions
Your University card performs various functions, including identification, library membership and access to controlled areas.
Smartcards
If you still have a red or white University card, please come to a Card help desk to exchange your old card for a smartcard.
The new smartcard contains a microchip so can be used for various services throughout the University.
Identification
Why you should carry your card at all times:
- The University card provides evidence of being a student or staff member at the University.
- If you are a student it contains your name, student number, examination number and indication of student status.
- If you are a member of staff your card displays your name and staff number.
- When applying for staff or student membership of the Centre for Sport and Exercise, your card will be required as proof of eligibility.
You will be asked to produce your University card:
- During all transactions with Registry and the Library.
- When requested by a University official whilst on University property.
- During examinations.
Library access
Library membership is available to both staff and students. This membership is automatically added to student cards. Staff members may have to validate their new University card at a library site.
Your card is printed with your library membership number in barcode format. This barcode is used both by library Helpdesks and when using self-services (issue, renewal etc.), available either within individual libraries, via the library catalogue on the web, or by the automated information.
Access to controlled areas
All University cards are pre-accredited to permit access to the Main Library, George Square and other 'open access' areas.
Student default area access
All student cards additionally are pre-accredited for 'after hours' entry to central computing labs which have access controlled doors, currently:
- King's Buildings Centre.
- Hugh Robson Building (lower ground floor Open Access Lab) in George Square.
- The Geography Department in High School Yards.
Staff default area access
By default, staff cards are not pre-accredited with access to any area other than the Main Library and other 'open access' areas.
Access to other areas
Access to unaccredited areas is at the discretion of the department concerned. Your department can advise whether the use of your University card applies to doors under its control and give authorisation for such accreditation, if applicable.
Any access to areas, other than 'open access' areas can only be requested from the Door Manager located within the specific school, college or support unit.
PIN access
You may be required to enter your PIN to access some controlled areas.
This article was published on Aug 21, 2012