The University Library

• Staff and retired staff

  The University offers retired staff the option to maintain a University ID card – which provides University membership and continued use of an email account – for six years after retirement begins. This account may then be renewed for a further six years.

• Visiting students

  Students studying at the University as part of a study abroad programme are able to use their St Andrews ID cards to request, recall and borrow items from the Library.

  A reciprocal borrowing agreement exists between the universities of Abertay, Dundee and St Andrews libraries. Students or staff from Abertay or Dundee should bring ID cards to the Main Library service desk to join as a member.

• Alumni and graduates

  Graduates and past students from St Andrews may request membership of the University Library. The current cost of graduate membership can be found on the University Library membership page.

• Local community

  Those who live locally in St Andrews can also request membership of the Library. In order to join the University Library, individuals should visit the Main Library, providing a piece of photographic ID. The cost of joining the Library as a member of the public can be found on the University Library membership page.

• Friends of the library

  The University Library also welcomes Friends of the Library to become members; Friends of the Library pay a discounted rate for membership. More information on library membership for Friends of the Library can be found on the University Library membership page. For more information about becoming a Friend of the St Andrews University Library, please take a look at the Library website.

• Local schools

  Some pupils from local schools are eligible to join the Library. For more information on how pupils may gain access, please look at the University Library membership page.