Students and staff at other UK universities
Students and staff at UK universities are eligible to join Senate House Library at the rates below (all inclusive of VAT). Membership comes with standard 8 book borrowing unless stated
Academic staff and individuals studying for a research degree (eg PhD, MPhil) at UK universities
SCONUL Access scheme (Band A only)*
For Academic staff and individuals studying for a research degree (eg PhD, MPhil) at UK universities who have a valid SCONUL Access card (Band A only)*
| Annual (4 books) | No charge |
For Academic staff and individuals studying for a research degree (eg PhD, MPhil) at UK universities, in receipt of HEFCE funding, who do not have a valid SCONUL Access card (Band A)*
| Annual reference (non-borrowing) | No charge |
Photographic ID (such as a passport or driving licence) and proof of address (such as a recent utility bill or bank statement) are required, along with a current university ID card, and evidence of your status as an academic staff member or research student at your university. Your university ID card is usually sufficient. However, if this does not specifically indicate that you are academic staff or a research student, a letter from your academic department to this effect will suffice.
All other categories of student at UK universities
| Annual | £189.60 |
| 6 month | £107.60 |
| Short term membership | (click here) |
Please note. The above charges apply for SCONUL Access Bands B* and C*.
Photographic ID and proof of address are required. Please click here for more information about ID requirements. A valid university ID card or a letter from your academic department is required as evidence of student status.
To pre-register online please click here.
* For an explanation of SCONUL Access Bands, please click here.
Please note that all paid memberships are non-refundable.
