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Access to other university libraries through SCONUL

The Society of College, National and University Libraries, or SCONUL, operates various reciprocal access schemes between a large number of higher education libraries of the UK and Ireland, making it easier for students and academic staff to use libraries conveniently near to home or work throughout the year.

Important information: Restricted SCONUL Access to the University of Bristol Libraries during the revision and examination period 2012

SCONUL users will not be able to sign in at all from Monday, 26 March until Friday, June 15 inclusive.

  • Band A and B users may only register Monday to Friday 9.00am–4.00pm at the Membership Services office (subject to staffing).
  • No further Band C registrations will be taken for access from March 12 until June 17 inclusive.
  • Undergraduates from other universities with or without a SCONUL card will not be granted access.
  • SCONUL Vacation Access is not available during our vacation from Monday, 26 March. It will resume on Saturday, 24 June.
  • SCONUL users who already have a UoB library card will not be affected.

SCONUL Access

This scheme enables most academic staff, postgraduate students, and registered part-time, distance learning, and placement students, to borrow material from other SCONUL Access member libraries. In addition, there is a provision for registered full-time undergraduate students to use other libraries on a reference-only basis.

Staff and students must first register for a SCONUL Access card at their home institution before visiting other participating libraries. Both home ID card and SCONUL Access card must be presented on each visit.

Please note: Not all SCONUL Access member libraries are taking part in the borrowing scheme for full-time postgraduate students. You are advised to check the list of SCONUL member libraries for full details.

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SCONUL Vacation access

Undergraduate students and postgraduate students following taught courses at higher education institutions in the UK and Ireland whose libraries are members of the SCONUL Vacation Access scheme will normally be granted reference use of other higher education libraries free of charge during the vacations of the host institution.