Join the library at the University of Dundee

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.

Applications

Subscription; Reciprocal and NHS 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.

Reference Access applications for Family members and Members of the public are processed Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:00 throughout the year, excluding the Christmas and New Year period.

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.   

Note: not all membership categories convey borrowing rights. Use of IT or print facilities are restricted to current University of Dundee students and staff only. 

Walk-in Access to electronic resources

Some publishers allow ‘walk-in’ access electronic resources on the condition that the material is used only for private study and research.  Our libraries at the University of Dundee each have one designated ‘Walk-in’ PC offering access to a range of e-journal, e-books and databases of which publishers allow access, and these can be used by any registered member of the library.   Please note that the service offered is read only - there are no options to print, save or email content.   The list of resources available are included on LibGuide website. 

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 use of IT or print facilities.  Walk in access to a limited set of electronic resources is available when visiting our libraries only.  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 use of IT or print facilities.  Walk in access to a limited set of electronic resources is available when visiting our libraries only.  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 use of IT or print facilities.   Walk in access to a limited set of electronic resources is available when visiting our libraries only. 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 use of IT or print facilities.  Walk in access to a limited set of electronic resources is available when visiting our libraries only. 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 use of IT or print facilities. Walk in access to a limited set of electronic resources is available when visiting our libraries only.  The public network TheCloud by Sky is available in our libraries if you wish to bring your own device.   

Fees and requirements

Application forms

Society of College, National and University Libraries (SCONUL)

Join through the SCONUL Access scheme

Subscription

Membership application form (subscriptions)

NHS

Join through the NHS

University affiliate

Join through a connection with the University

Reference access

Visit the library for reference access