Joining the Library

Societies and other organisations

Special arrangements have been made for members of certain organisations to join Edinburgh University Library. A list of the organisations can be found below.

Organisations

Members of the organisations below are eligible to join Edinburgh University Library with status equivalent to University staff.

Edinburgh Centre for Tropical Forests
Edinburgh Geological Society
Edinburgh Mathematical Society
Library Committee
Royal Scottish Forestry Society
Royal Physical Society
Scottish Law Commission
University Court

Membership

Membership	Notes
External borrower	Free. Membership last for a maximum of 12 months.

What do I need to bring?

Please bring the appropriate ID as outlined below. You will be unable to register unless you have all the requested documentation.

Membership	Documentation
External borrower	Proof of your society membership, eg. membership card, official letter, etc.

Further information

Details of what your card entitles you to at the University Library can be found on the following page.

What does my card entitle me to?

Registration can take place at any library site but can only take place during staffed hours.

Library opening hours

Your library card can be used in the Main Library and all site libraries. Access to departmental or class libraries is not available.

Library locations

Replacement cards (lost, stolen or expired)

If your reference card is lost, stolen or has expired you must apply for a new one. To do this you must register with the library again and provide the required documentation as detailed above. All required documentation must be provided.

Reference only access

If you are not wishing to borrow items from the library then you can join the library as a reference user (consultation only). This would require you to join as a member of the public.

Joining library as member of the public