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.

• Members of the public and alumni

  What you can access and how to join

  To join the Library, it will cost £30 per year and £20 per year for alumni of the University. This membership allows you to borrow up to 10 items from the collection. If you would like to join, please bring 2 forms of ID, one photographic, for example passport or driving licence and also proof of your address from at least the past 3 months, for example a utility bill.

  This membership does not include electronic resources or inter-library loans as our license agreements cover current staff and students of the institution.

• 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. 

• 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.