Who can use the libraries

• Current University staff and students

  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 license agreements cover current staff and students of the institution.

• Visiting Academics

  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, then please contact us at 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.

• SCONUL access

  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 within the scheme.
  
  For further information, and to apply online, please visit the SCONUL webpages. 

• Alumni

  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 ten items from the collection.

  To join, bring:

  • two forms of ID, one photographic, such as a passport or driving licence

  and

  • 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, first 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 via this link 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, please contact the Alumni office alumni@st-andrews.ac.uk 

• Members of the public.

  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 ten items from the collection.

  To join, bring:

  • two forms of ID, one photographic, such as a passport or driving licence

  and

  • 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.

• Local school pupils

  We can not offer services or access to school pupils at the moment.

  We will be in touch with your School once access is available again.