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SCONUL Access Scheme
Please note - during the Easter vacation and summer exam periods, some Libraries may restrict access for Sconul Access card holders, particularly those with Sconul Access reference cards. Restrictions are most likely to be put in place by University Libraries in London and other large cities. If you are going to use another Library over this period, you are advised to check with them first about any temporary changes to access, particularly before making any travel arrangements.
What is this Scheme?
It is a co-operative venture between most of the higher education libraries of the UK and Ireland.
Who can use it?
- Academic staff on open or fixed term contracts
- Postgraduate research students registered for a PhD, MPhil or similar qualification
- Part-time, distance learning and placement students
- Full-time postgraduates
Important - for students registered on Non Credit Bearing Courses with the Graduate School of Education
Distance learning students, registered with the Graduate School of Education on non credit bearing courses are NOT entitled to apply for SCONUL Access cards.
Full time undergraduate students
SCONUL Access also provides for a reference only service for full-time undergraduate students. These students are NOT entitled to borrow from other Libraries under the SCONUL Access scheme.
What libraries are members of the scheme?
The full list of participating member libraries is available on the SCONUL Access website. Please note that some libraries do not offer borrowing to all the types of user listed above, so please consult the list of participating libraries before you travel.
I am eligible to borrow through the scheme how do I join?
Elegible individuals must :-
- Check that the library or libraries from which you wish to borrow are members of SCONUL Access.
- Then check that they offer borrowing to the category to which you belong.
- Complete an application form: SCONUL Access Application Form. Please print this out and complete by hand. If you are not able to print the form you may collect one from the Forum or St Luke's Library, or ask us to post one to you by emailing library@exeter.ac.uk or telephoning the appropriate Library.
- Alternatively, you can obtain an application form from the SCONUL website at http://www.access.sconul.ac.uk
- Complete the top section of the form and return it to the Main Library, where it will be passed to a senior member of Library staff for checking (you must be in good standing with us) and validation.
- Forms can also be posted to the Forum Library for processing. If you wish your card to be posted out to you, please indicate this and include your correct postal address with your application form.
- You will be issued with a SCONUL Access card, stamped and dated to the end of your Exeter library registration, or the expiry date of your UniCard, or the end date of your placement, or three years (whichever is the shorter period).
- You should then take your SCONUL Access card, and your Exeter UniCard, to each Library you wish to join, where you will be enrolled. (n.b. some libraries require a photo, check on the online list of participating libraries and contact the Library in question before visiting).
- You must abide by the regulations of any library you join under SCONUL Access. They may not allow you to borrow from all of their collections (e.g. loan of periodicals or short loan items may not be possible) so it is worth checking with them before visiting.
I am eligible for reference access through the scheme how do I join?
- Check that the library or libraries from which you wish to borrow are members of SCONUL Access.
- Visit either the Forum Library or St Luke's Library with your Exeter UniCard and ask for a SCONUL Access reference card, which will be issued immediately if you are in good standing with us. Possession of this card, together with your Exeter UniCard, will give you reference access to any participating library.
I am from another institution - can I visit Exeter Libraries?
If you are eligible for a SCONUL Access card, please bring that card and your own University ID card to the Library Desk at the Forum Library or St Luke's Library. It is a good idea to check our opening hours before visiting. Once you have presented your validated SCONUL Access card and home institution ID, you will be asked to complete a Registration form for borrowing from the University of Exeter Library, and issued with a library borrowing card. You will be able to borrow up to four items from Exeter - this includes any type of material.
Electronic access for SCONUL Access borrowers is available via the Walk In PCs located at the Forum Library and St Luke's Library. This will allow external users to view some of our online resources subject to licence restrictions. Please see staff at the Desk for more details or email library@exeter.ac.uk if you would like further information.
