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
| ACM Digital Library |
| Advances in Parasitology |
| Amerian Institute of Physics |
| American Chemical Society Journals |
| American Economic Association |
| American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) |
| Anatomy and Human Movement |
| Arts Professional |
| BJN Inform |
| British Medical Journal |
| British Nursing Index |
| British Periodicals 1 and 2 |
| Business Expert Press |
| Business Source Premier |
| Cancer Cell |
| CINAHL |
| Dawsonera (Dawson ebooks) |
| Digimap: Historic |
| Drama Online |
| Early European Books |
| EBSCO Educational Databases |
| Edizioni Minerva Medica |
| Elsevier Analytical Biochemistry Backfiles |
| Elsevier Engineering and Technology backfiles |
| Elsevier Freedom Collection Ebooks |
| Elsevier Journal Template |
| Emerald Expert Briefings (Archive) |
| Emerald Premier |
| Emerald Subject Collections HE and FE |
| ERIC |
| Factiva |
| Grove Music Online (OUP) |
| Historical texts and journal archives |
| House of Commons Parliamentary Papers |
| IEEE/IET Electronic Library |
| Institute of Physics Journals |
| JISC - OXFORD JOURNALS READ AND PUBLISH |
| Journal Citation Reports |
| Journal of Pain |
| JSTOR |
| JSTOR Digital Library of Core E-Resources on Ireland 2009-2034 |
| Knovel |
| Knovel |
| Knovel |
| Literature Online |
| Manchester Security, Conflict & Peace digital collection |
| Manchester University Press Ebooks |
| MDPI Institutional Open Access Program (IOAP) 2024 |
| Medicines Complete - BNF and BNC |
| Microbiology Society Journals |
| Migration to New Worlds |
| Mirror Historical Archive and Picture Post Historical Archive |
| MLA International Bibliography |
| Moody's Analytics Databases (Bureau Van Dijk Publishing) |
| Nature |
| Open Book Publishers 2022-2025 |
| OVID |
| Oxford Dictionary of National Biography |
| Oxford English Dictionary Online |
| Oxford Reference Online |
| Performing Arts Periodicals Database |
| Periodicals Archive Online |
| PQ Dissertations and theses |
| ProQuest Arts & Humanities Full Text |
| ProQuest Asian & European Business Collection |
| ProQuest Politics Collection |
| ProQuest Social Sciences Databases |
| Reaxys |
| Rock's Backpages |
| Royal College of Nursing Journals Archive (1994-2014) |
| Sage Journals |
| SAGE Video: Counselling & Psychotherapy Collection |
| Science Direct |
| Science Online (AAAS) |
| SCOPUS |
| Springer Link |
| Taylor and Francis ebooks |
| Taylor and Francis Online |
| The Burney Collection: 19th Century British Library Newspapers and 19th Century UK Periodicals Online Series 1 |
| 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.