Guide
Join the library at the University of Dundee
Updated on 7 July 2023
Learn how to join the library and about the different categories of membership.
The table below details membership categories, links to our application forms, proof of identity and status required, and whether any payment must be made if you want to join the library.
For other categories of membership see the Library regulations. Please note that not all membership categories convey borrowing rights. Access to electronic resources, use of IT or print facilities is restricted to current University of Dundee students and staff only.
Membership applications are processed Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:00, and 12:00 - 17:00 Saturday and Sunday during Semester opening hours. During vacation periods (excluding the Christmas and New Year period when an alternative process is in place) membership applications will be processed Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:00. You will receive a further email if additional information or subscription payment is required.
Once processed, your membership will be active the next day and a card will be ready for collection. Please bring proof of identity to collect your card. Alternatively, your membership card can be posted out to your home address.
Subscription memberships
Subscription memberships are valid for up to 1 year and can be renewed on payment of the annual fee each year. Borrowing allowances vary and members will not have access to electronic resources, use of IT or print facilities. The public network TheCloud by Sky is available in our libraries if you wish to bring your own device.
Reciprocal memberships
Staff and students from other universities in the UK and Ireland (including Abertay and St Andrews) can become members of the Library via the SCONUL Access scheme. SCONUL access memberships are valid for up to 3 years. Borrowing allowances vary and members will not have access to electronic resources, use of IT or print facilities. If you are bringing your own device, you may be able to use Eduroam wifi using your home institution’s credentials. Otherwise, you can connect to TheCloud wifi.
NHS staff
Staff at NHS Fife Health & Social Care, NHS Fife Acute and NHS Tayside may join the library free of charge. Memberships are valid for 1 year. Borrowing allowances vary and members will not have access to electronic resources, use of IT or print facilities. If you are bringing your own device, you may be able to use Eduroam wifi using your home institution’s credentials. Otherwise, you can connect to TheCloud wifi.
Family members
Family members of University of Dundee students and staff can apply for a reference visitors pass to the Main Library only. Access will vary in length. Once approved, a reference pass providing access to the library will be available at the Main Library Reception Desk. Proof of ID will be required to be shown to collect the pass. Reference Access only members will not have access to electronic resources, use of IT or print facilities. The public network TheCloud by Sky is available in our libraries if you wish to bring your own device.
Members of the public
Members of the public can apply for a reference visitor pass to the Main Library only. Visitors should demonstrate a genuine need to use the Library for study or research. Access to the library will be limited in length. Once approved, a reference pass providing access to the library will be available at the Main Library Reception Desk. Proof of ID will be required to be shown to collect the pass. Reference access only members will not have access to electronic resources, use of IT or print facilities. The public network TheCloud by Sky is available in our libraries if you wish to bring your own device.
Fees and requirements
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Subscription memberships |
Annual fee | Requirements |
| Corporate subscribers | £120 | Proof of ID; Letter of introduction; One authorised signatory to be responsible for the card |
| Junior subscribers | £5 | Proof of ID; Letter of introduction from school - must be over 16 and in S5 or S6 |
| Subscribing members of the public |
£40 | Proof of ID; Proof of Address |
| University of Dundee Graduates |
£15 | Proof of ID; Proof of Address; Proof of Graduation |
| University of Dundee Retired Staff |
Free | Register at time of retirement |
| NHS Fife Health & Social Care Partnership Services staff |
Free | Proof of ID; Proof of Adress; Proof of employment by NHS Fife H&SCPS |
| NHS Tayside | Free | Proof of ID; Proof of Adress; Proof of employment by NHS Tayside |
| Reciprocal memberships | Annual fee | Requirements |
| SCONUL Access scheme members – Staff and Students |
Free | Home Institution ID Card; Home Institution SCONUL authorisation |
| Abertay University staff and students (A reciprocal agreement between the two universities extends borrowing rights to full-time undergraduates - Band R members) |
Free | Home Institution ID Card; Home Institution SCONUL authorisation |
| University of St Andrews staff and students (A reciprocal agreement between the two universities extends borrowing rights to full-time undergraduates - Band R members) |
Free | Home Institution ID Card; Home Institution SCONUL authorisation |
| Reference access memberships | Annual fee | Requirements |
| Family members of University of Dundee Students and Staff (Reference Access only) |
Free | Proof of ID; Family member UoD ID number and email address |
| Members of the public (Reference Access only) |
Free | Proof of ID; Proof of Address |
Application forms
Society of College, National and University Libraries (SCONUL)
Join through the SCONUL Access scheme
Subscription
Membership application form (subscriptions)
NHS
University affiliate
Join through a connection with the University