Visitors - using the Library
Where are we?
We're located on Hillhead Street, directly opposite the Fraser Building, at the heart of the campus.
Can I visit?
We are pleased to offer members of the public access to the Library to consult our collections. Visitors passes are issued for one day only. If you wish to apply for a longer period of access, please contact Suzanne Hartley, Library Services. As study spaces are limited, we are unable to offer access to people simply seeking a quiet place to study.
You can apply for a visitors pass if:
- You wish to consult material that you have been unable to locate elsewhere locally
- You require access to the European Documentation Centre
- You would like to consult material held in the Special Collections Department
- You are a visiting student from abroad
How to apply
- Apply at the Membership Desk on Level 2 of the Library during staffed service hours. You will be asked to complete an Visitor Access Request Form
- Please bring a form of personal identification e.g. driving license or passport
Interested in becoming a member? Check eligibility in the Information for subscription members section.
If you require further advice or information please contact Library Services at library@lib.gla.ac.uk
Part-time or Placement Student, Distance Learner, Full-Time Postgraduate, or Academic at another UK University?
You may be eligible to join the Library under the SCONUL Access scheme. Please see the SCONUL website or ask for further information at your home institution. There are Special arrangements for University of Strathclyde staff and Research PGs.
Your University of Glasgow borrower's card allows the following:
- Borrow up to 5 books from main library stock for a 4 week loan period
- Access to the Branch Libraries and Library Research Annexe for consultation purposes only
- Access to the Special Collections Reading Room