Joining the University library

These pages give all the information that you need to know in order to use the University Library's facilities, whether you are a current member of the university, from another university, or are a member of the wider community.

Please note that Membership Services are only available in staffed hours. Visitor passes for visitors and members of the public are available during opening hours. Please see the opening hours link on the left of this page for information.

During Semester, library cards can be obtained from 09:00-20:00 on weekdays and 14:00-18:00 at weekends. Out of Semester please consult the library website or phone the Ask Me Desk (01483-683325) for opening times. If you are making a special journey you are advised to phone the above number to make sure we are able to produce your card.

Use the links on the left of the screen to find out more.

University of Surrey students and staff

Undergraduates - using the University Library

All registered students are members of the Library. Registration for new undergraduates takes place in special sessions at the beginning of the programme. Full details of these sessions are sent to all students by the Registry Undergraduate Admissions Office prior to the start of the programme. When registration has been completed students may obtain a campus card from the Library. Your campus card is also your Library card. Proof of ID in the form of your registration form is required.

Postgraduates - using the University Library

Postgraduate students are required to register at the beginning of their programme of study. Information about registration is issued to new students by the Postgraduate Registry, through the post or in person. Students must bring a completed registration form, stamped by Registry to the Library to obtain their campus card.

All students: For computing registration students should consult their department

Staff

Staff with an official University Number will usually be able to obtain a campus card from the Library, on production of a stamped form from Payroll and some personal ID. A payslip is also acceptable for certain members of staff. Some members of staff, including Associate and Visiting staff may not have an official university number. If they want to use the Library, they should consult their Departmental/Faculty Administrator for information about the electronic Application for Library Services form.
For computing registration staff should consult their Department.

Visitors

Members of the public are welcome to visit the Library and Learning Centre for reference use of the printed material, limited access to online information resources and for quiet study purposes.

To join the Library as an external user, please come to the Ask me Desk to complete a registration form.

For more information, see the Visitors page.