Library membership
You do not need to register separately with the Library. Your student card is also your Library card. Keep your card with you at all times as you may need to refer to the ID number on the card when contacting the Library by phone, email or via the Internet. You will also need your student card if you visit the Library in person.
Postal loans
Students living in the UK or Ireland may request books be posted to their home address. Please note, this does not apply to Inter Library Loan requests or laptops. Students must pay the postal charges for returning the books to the Library. It is recommended that you use a secure and traceable method of returning books by post, for example, recorded delivery. To make a request, contact the Library.
Copies of journal articles or book chapters
Students are allowed to request electronic copies of journal articles or chapters of books. These will be provided in either an electronic PDF format or a paper photocopy at the discretion of the Library. UK Copyright Laws restricts copying to no more than one chapter of a book or 10% of the whole book, whichever is greater, and not more than two articles from a single issue of a journal for each user. To make a request, complete an Inter Library Loan request for each item, providing all the information requested to help avoid delays in the processing of your request.
Entitlements
Distance learners
| Number per year | From | |
|---|---|---|
| Postal loans | 4 | BJL (University Library) |
| Chapter or article electronic copy | 10 | BJL or ILL |
Part-time learners
| Number per year | From | |
|---|---|---|
| Postal loans | 4 | BJL (University Library) |
| Chapter or article electronic copy | 4 | BJL or ILL |
If you wish to go above these allocations, you will be responsible for any associated costs (see Inter Library Loan requests information).
Using other libraries in the UK
You may be able to search and visit other libraries to find something you need.