Institutional members

In order to access the full range of electronic resources and catalogue features for example eJournals and eBooks, the representatives will need to sign-up to the single sign-on service.

They will need the 5-digit membership number and the email address registered with the Library on the membership application form in order to verify their account and create a unique password. Please select "Sign in to Catalyst" from the top right of the library homepage and then follow the instructions here to sign-up for the first time. Nominees will then need to use this email address and password to sign in on subsequent occasions.

So that the representative and nominees can both enjoy easy access to our online services and collections we recommend setting up a shared email address which the representative and nominees have access to. If you decide to create a shared email address, please let us know by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. so we can update your membership record accordingly. All future communications from us will be sent to this email address.

The one/two individuals that have been chosen as nominee(s) will have full use of all membership benefits including access to electronic resources. The nominee(s) can be changed at any time and as many times as you wish, but the representative will need to let us know in writing at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with the name(s) of the new nominee(s) they wish to be swapped onto the membership whenever these are changed. In accordance with our licence agreements, only the representative and nominee(s) may access the membership to log in to the electronic resources. You can view the full terms and conditions of institutional membership here.

Inside the Library

Inside the Library

If you'd like to view some of our collection and our reading and writing spaces before you visit, take a look at our 3D tour below. Alternatively use the 'view inside' button below to view it full screen.

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Your membership card

Full (including Institutional) and Associate members will receive a membership card and information on how to use the Library on their first visit. Please bring your card with you whenever you visit as you will need it to gain access to the building, borrow books and make use of other facilities. Please bring two forms of identification with you on your first visit – one should include a photo (e.g. passport, driving licence, travel card, student card, ID card) and one should include confirmation of your current address (e.g. driving licence, recent bank statement or utility bill). 

New nominees who have been switched onto an Institutional membership can collect a new membership card on their first visit to the Library.

Your card remains valid for the duration of your membership. Personal memberships are non-transferable and the Library may be used only by the person named on the membership card. If your card is lost or stolen, please contact us on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Members are welcome to sign in guests to give them a brief tour of the Library. Please sign your guest in at Reception and remain together for the duration of your tour.

If you would like an individual induction we are now able to offer a limited number of these. Please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to arrange.

 

Membership number and sign-in information

In order to access the full range of electronic resources and catalogue features for example eJournals and eBooks, you will need to complete an initial sign-up process using your 5-digit membership number and the email address you registered with the Library. Please follow the instructions here to sign-up for the first time.

Once you have completed the process, you will use your email address and an 8-character (minimum) password of your choice to sign-in on subsequent occasions. Your membership number should have been sent to you in an email when you joined but should you need a reminder, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

If you have any problems with the sign-up process, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.