Who can use the libraries?
University students and staff access the libraries, collections and other services by using their University ID card.
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What you can access and borrow.
Browse and borrow using the self-service machines in all libraries which hold collections. You can also access a large amount of diverse and high-quality electronic resources and use the inter-library loan service if we do not hold the item you need.
- Staff (including honorary and emeritus) can borrow 50 physical items, access all of the online resources made available by the libraries and use the inter-library loan service.
- Postgraduates (including St Leonard's Associate Scheme members) can borrow 40 physical items, access all of the online resources made available by the libraries and use the inter-library loan service.
- Undergraduates can borrow 25 physical items, access all of the online resources made available by the libraries and use the inter-library loan service.
- Retired staff can borrow 30 physical items. Please request access to the libraries and collections by contacting Human Resources. Access does not include electronic resources or inter-library loans as our licence agreements cover current staff and students of the institution.
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What you can access and borrow.
The University's libraries welcome visiting academics.
Those participating in the University's Visiting Scholarship Scheme have the same access to our libraries as University staff. You can borrow 50 physical items, have access to our online resources and can use the inter-library loan service.
Your University ID card provides access to our physical buildings and can be used to borrow books. At the end of your visit, please return all borrowed items to the library.
If you would like an introduction to the libraries, email library@st-andrews.ac.uk
Access to our facilities and resources is subject to the Library Regulations which include guidance on the acceptable use of our online resources.
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The University of St Andrews Libraries are participating in this scheme.
The Society of College, National and University Libraries (SCONUL) Access scheme allows users of participating libraries to borrow or use books and journals at other libraries in the scheme.
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How to join and what you can access, including JSTOR.
Joining the library costs £20 per year for alumni of the University. This membership allows you to borrow up to 10 items from the collection.
To join, bring:
- two forms of ID, one photographic, such as a passport or driving licence
- proof of your address from at least the past three months, such as a utility bill.
This membership does not include inter-library loans, or most electronic resources as library licence agreements only cover current staff and students of the University.
Alumni of the University are now able to access JSTOR, a digital library of academic journals, books, and primary sources. There is no cost for accessing JSTOR, and a library membership (as above) is not required.
To access JSTOR, create a Saint Connect Account. Once you have registered, you will find the link to JSTOR on the Saint Connect dashboard or you can access JSTOR directly using your Saint Connect details to sign in.
Saint Connect is your exclusive University of St Andrews global online community for networking, career mentoring and keeping up to date with what’s happening in St Andrews.For more information or assistance, email the Alumni office at alumni@st-andrews.ac.uk.
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What you can access and how to join.
Joining the library costs £30 per year for members of the public. This membership allows you to borrow up to 10 items at a time, from the collection.
To join, bring:
- two forms of ID, one photographic, such as a passport or driving licence
- proof of your address from at least the past three months, such as a utility bill.
This membership does not include electronic resources or inter-library loans, as library licence agreements only cover current staff and students of the University. You must be aged 18+ to become a member.
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Your school may be able to request access for you.
Pupils under the age of 18 cannot gain access to the library unless they are part of a local, affiliated school. Pupils interested in accessing our library should speak with their school, who can contact us directly to request access through our school programme. Due to space constraints, we can offer this arrangement to pupils at S6 only.
