How do I get SCONUL Access?
SCONUL Access for Queen Mary students and staff who want to visit other university libraries
Answer
Queen Mary staff and students can register to use the SCONUL Access scheme. This allows you to visit many other university libraries in the UK.
If you are from another university and would like to visit a Queen Mary Library using the SCONUL scheme, please see: https://www.qmul.ac.uk/library/using-library-services/visiting-/sconul-access-for-non-queen-mary-users/
SCONUL Access has four different ‘Bands’ determined by your level of study:
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Band A – staff and postgraduate research students
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Band B – part-time, distance learning and placement students
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Band C – postgraduate taught students
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Band R – undergraduate students
To join the SCONUL Access scheme:
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Select your level of study (Step 1) and Queen Mary University of London (Step 2)
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Press Find
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Select the university library you are interested to visit. Receiving access to one library automatically gives you access to all libraries in the scheme.
Your application will be evaluated within 7 days. Please note that we will not be able to approve your application if there are any overdue items on your account.
You only need to apply for SCONUL Access once. After your application has been accepted you will receive a confirmation email. Take a copy of this email with your Queen Mary ID along to the library you wish to visit. Please note that each library will have its own procedures for SCONUL visitors, so always check their website before your first visit.