Join the Library

Students and staff automatically get library access. There are schemes that may allow others access.

Please note: To process your application, you will need to bring a form of photo ID with you to the Library. We also require proof of address dated within the last three months.

Membership schemes

Alumni – All graduates of the University of Salford get free library membership. We may ask for your alumni ID number. If you don't know it, contact the alumni team at alumni@salford.ac.uk or call 0161 295 4265. Alumni can also join From Salford, a website for graduates.

Associate College – Free membership for those attending a college or institution associated with the University of Salford.

Community Access Scheme – Free membership for members of the public, aged 16 and above, who live, work or study in the Salford area. The Scheme covers post codes: 

  • M3
  • M5
  • M6
  • M7
  • M50
  • M60

Anyone under the age of 18 must be with a guardian at all times. 
Please provide proof of your address when you collect your card. Membership is not transferable, and you must notify our staff of any change of address or other contact details.

Interruption of Study students – Free membership for University of Salford students who have interrupted their study.

NHS Trust Honorary Library Members – Free membership for those who work with NHS Trusts linked with the University.

SCONUL – The SCONUL Access scheme allows students or staff of other universities to access our library building and borrow resources.

Members can:

  • Enter University library facilities during open hours, however, restrictions may be put in place during peak assessment and exam periods
  • Borrow library items
  • Use the free Wi-Fi – ‘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 resources at a time, such as books, print journals and DVDs.

There are charges for overdue items and not all items can be borrowed by non-University members. 

You can't borrow items if you have outstanding charges on your library account.

Children

Children under 16 can visit with an adult who must supervise them at all times. Please also be respectful of other users and quiet areas when bringing children into the library.

The University of Salford Library is not responsible for any injuries sustained whilst on premises.

Renew your membership

Most memberships are valid for one year, then you must renew your card. 
SCONUL membership is valid until the date shown on the SCONUL approval email.

Please visit the Clifford Whitworth Enquiry Desk to renew your membership. You will need:

  • ID such as a Driving Licence or Passport.
  • Proof of Address (dated within the last three months, e.g. a recent utility bill).

 To renew SCONUL Access you will also need your SCONUL renewal email.

Fill out our membership form

Completing the form starts the application process. Please wait for a member of the team to respond before visiting the Library. Follow the instructions on the email to complete the process.

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