Join the Library
All students and staff are automatically given library access, however, even if you're not a student or member of staff at the University, there are lots of schemes that might allow you to join.
Important information on recent library applications
We are currently experiencing a delay in application processing due to an overdue delivery of blank library cards. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. As soon as we are ready for your card to be printed, you will receive an Email notification asking you to come into the library so we can create your card.
Thank you for your patience.
Membership schemes
Alumni – We are delighted to provide free library membership for all graduates of the University of Salford. You will need to provide your alumni ID number in order to request your library card. If you do not know your alumni ID number please contact the alumni team at alumni@salford.ac.uk or call 0161 295 4265.
Associate College – Free library membership for those attending a college or institution associated with the University of Salford.
Community Access Scheme – Free library membership for members of the public, aged 16 and above, who live, work or study in the Salford area. Post codes: M3, M5, M6, M7, M50 and M60. You must provide proof of your address when you collect your membership card. Membership is not transferable. It is your responsibility to notify our staff of any change of address or other contact details.
Interruption of Study students – Free library membership for University of Salford students who have interrupted their study.
NHS Trust Honorary Library Members – Free library membership for those who work within the NHS Trusts associated with the University.
SCONUL – The SCONUL Access scheme allows students or staff of other universities to borrow or use our books and journals.
Business Services – A fee is paid for members of companies associated with the University to be given library borrowing rights.
If you're not eligible for one of these schemes, you may join the library as a member of the public. Access will be granted as reference only, but you can pay a registration fee of £50 for one year of borrowing access.
Members can:
- Enter University library facilities
- Borrow library items
- Use the free wifi – ‘WiFi-Guest’
Access some e-resources via Community Access PCs
| American Chemical Society Journals |
| British Nursing Index |
| British Periodicals 1 and 2 |
| Business Source Premier |
| Cambridge Core |
| CINAHL |
| Dawsonera |
| Dissertations and theses |
| Drama Online |
| Early European Books |
| EIU Country Data |
| ERIC |
| FAME |
| Gale Primary Sources |
| Grove Music Online (OUP) |
| House of Commons Parliamentary Papers |
| ICE Virtual Library |
| IEEE/IEL Electronic Library |
| Institute of Physics Journals |
| IBSS |
| Journal Citation Reports |
| JSTOR |
| Knovel |
| Linguistics Collection |
| Literature Online |
| MEDLINE |
| Migration to New Worlds |
| MLA Directory of Periodicals |
| MLA International Bibliography |
| Nature |
| One |
| Petro |
| OSIRIS |
| OVID |
| Oxford Dictionary of National Biography |
| Oxford English Dictionary Online |
| Oxford Reference Online |
| Performing Arts Periodicals Database |
| Periodicals Archive Online |
| ProQuest Arts & Humanities Full Text |
| ProQuest Asian & European Business Collection |
| ProQuest Politics Collection |
| ProQuest Social Sciences Databases |
| RCNi |
| Regional Business News |
| Rock's backpages |
| Sage Journals |
| Science Direct |
| SCOPUS |
| Springer Link |
| Taylor and Francis ebooks |
| Taylor and Francis Online |
| University Press Scholarship Online |
| Vogue (US) Archive |
| Web of Science |
| Wiley Online Library |
Members can't:
- Book study rooms
- Use the PCs or laptops
- Use the online resources
- Place requests using Library Search
- Use the printing facilities
Borrowing
Members with borrowing rights can borrow up to four books at a time. A wide range of print journals and DVDs are also available for borrowing.
Please remember, there are charges for overdue items and not all items are available for borrowing by non-University members. You may use items that aren’t available for borrowing whilst you’re in the library.
Borrowing is not possible with outstanding charges on your library account.
Children
Children under 16 are welcome to visit with an accompanying adult, who must supervise them at all times. Please also be respectful of other users and areas such as the quiet floor when bringing children into the library.
The University of Salford Library cannot be held responsible for any injury sustained while on its premises.
Renew your membership
Your membership is valid for one year. After a year you must renew your card.
Please contact us (email: AskUs@salford.ac.uk or visit an Enquiry Desk) to renew your membership. You will need:
- ID such as a Driving License or Passport.
- Proof of Current Address e.g. a recent utility bill.
To renew SCONUL Access you will need:
- ID such as a Driving License or Passport.
- Proof of Current Address e.g. a recent utility bill.
- Your SCONUL renewal letter.
Membership form
Please complete this form to start the application process. Your card will be created when you visit the library to complete the application process - please allow 30 minutes for this visit. A member of the library team will contact you with further details after you have submitted your application form.