Alumni access to the library

Arts & Social Sciences Library closure, summer 2025

The Arts & Social Sciences Library will be closed from 8pm, Thursday 12 June for approximately 12 weeks whilst we create some new spaces on the ground floor. During this time, the Day Reader Scheme will run from the Education Library, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

 

University of Bristol graduates can continue to make use of our print collections via our Day Reader Pass (free and immediate access), with a Graduate Visitor Card (free) or with a Graduate Borrowing Card (£60).

Day Reader pass (free and immediate access)

If you only need to visit the library once or on an infrequent basis, it is quickest and easiest to apply for a Day Reader pass to the Education Library. 

Graduate Visitor Card (free)

For continued access to the library, apply for 3 years of reading and reference access. This will allow you to:

To apply:

Processing times may vary (at least 10 working days), please see your application receipt for details on current waiting times and use the Day Reader Pass to access the library whilst you wait. 

Graduate Borrower Card (£60 per year)

If you need to borrow books, apply for a paid Graduate Borrower Card.

To apply:

Processing times may vary (at least 10 working days), please see your application receipt for details on current waiting times and use the Day Reader Pass to access the library whilst you wait. 

Preparing for your visit

How to check if the book you need is available. How to confirm that you will be able to access it.