Library services
From October 27th, 2021, Alumni, Friends of the Library and Life members may apply to access any of the 10 libraries.
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.