Information for subscription members

The Library offers membership and services for graduates of the University of Glasgow and graduates of other universities, as well as corporate membership for businesses, schools, charitable bodies, museums, law firms, theatre companies and many more.

This section provides you with information about the benefits of subscription membership - use the navigation on the left to access the information and services you need!

What does my membership get me?

  • Access to more than 2.5 million books and journals
  • Access to the Library from 07:15-02:00 361 days of the year!
  • Use of the Library's enquiry service or help from our for detailed subject queries
  • Borrow up to 30 items at any one time
  • Request items already on loan
  • Self-service - borrow and return whenever the building is open!
  • Request items from another library if we don't have it (there is a charge for this service)
  • Self-service photocopiers are available 
  • Use of microfiche/film readers to consult microforms in the library's collections
  • Consult our wide range of daily newspapers

What's not included?

  • Copyright and licensing restrictions mean that we cannot offer you access to our electronic resources such as databases and e-journals