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.
More information is below, contact library@glasgow.ac.uk for further help.
Full list of benefits
The following benefits are available to all Alumni, Special Reader and Corporate members.
Access
- Access to the library throughout our extensive opening hours
- Access and borrowing at the specialist branch libraries: Chemistry at the Joseph Black Building, Dentistry at the James Ireland Library, Veterinary Medicine at the James Herriot Library
- Visit Archives & Special Collections, European Documentation Centre and Library Research Annexe
Borrowing entitlement
- Borrow up to 30 items at any one time
- Maximum of 2 from High Demand
- Maximum of 10 from 1-week loan
- Borrow most other books for 4 weeks (subject to recall)
- Renew your loans up to 5 times, if they are not needed by another user
- Request items on loan
- Login to your library account to renew or reserve material
- Receive due date reminders if you register your email address with us
Support
- Get help with general enquiries
- Get help for detailed subject queries from our College Librarians
- Got a quick query? Ask at the Welcome Desk on Level 2
Other facilities
- Self-service - borrow and return
- Request something we don't have
- A self-service photocopier is available
- Use of microfiche/film readers to consult microforms in the library's collections
Graduates
Alumni Membership
As a graduate of the University of Glasgow, you can join the library as a General Council member. The annual membership fee is £40.00.
How to join
- Complete our online membership application
- We will ask you to submit proof of graduation, proof of address, and a photo
- We will send you a secure link to pay your membership fee
- You will receive confirmation when your access card is available for collection, along with a welcome letter
If you are looking to renew an existing membership, please use the above form and indicate this using the relevant tick box.
Graduates of other universities
Special Reader membership
Graduates of UK universities can join the Library as Special Reader members for a fee of £60.00 per year.
Graduates from non-UK universities or anyone wishing to request personal membership should apply with full details to:
Suzanne Hartley
Library Services Manager
University Library
Hillhead Street
Glasgow G12 8QE
How to join
- Complete our online membership application
- We will ask you to submit proof of graduation, proof of address, and a photo
- We will send you a secure link to pay your membership fee
- You will receive confirmation when your access card is available for collection, along with a welcome letter
If you are looking to renew an existing membership, please use the above form and indicate this using the relevant tick box.
N.B. Anyone who has received confirmation from Suzanne Hartley should submit their application as ‘Other Special Reader’ and include their acceptance email with the supporting documents.
Corporate Membership
Corporate membership is available to staff of businesses, schools, charitable bodies, museums, law firms, theatre companies and many more. Corporate Membership provides access to one of the largest academic collections in Scotland. The library has a book stock of almost two million volumes and thousands of printed periodicals, covering most academic subjects.
Please note: Due to licensing restrictions, we are unable to offer access to our subscription databases and electronic journals.
Subscription rates
- £150 per year for three named members
- £75 per year for three named members for educational or charitable organisations
- £25 per year for each additional named member
How to join
- Complete our online membership application
- We will ask you to submit photos for each named cardholder
- We will send you a secure link to pay your membership fee
- You will receive confirmation when your access card is available for collection, along with a welcome letter
If you are looking to renew an existing membership, wish to add any additional cardholders, or require any other information, please contact Edward Napier (Edward.Napier@glasgow.ac.uk) who can advise further.