How do I get my Open University library card?
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You need to ask your home institution for a SCONUL Access acceptance email. You will also need to apply for an Open University Library card. Once your application is processed your card will be posted to your home address.
What universities are part of Sconul?
A-Z list of SCONUL Access members
| Title | Contact | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Aberystwyth University | Jan Litton | 01970 622400 |
| Anglia Ruskin University | Natalie Brown | 01245 683114 |
| University of the Arts London | Karen Riley | 020 7514 2096 |
| Arts University Bournemouth | Charlotte Wilmot | 01202 363391 |
Can OU students use university libraries?
The Open University is a member of the SCONUL Access scheme. SCONUL Access allows eligible OU students and staff living in the UK or the Republic of Ireland to use and borrow books from other participating university libraries, or visit them for a quiet place to study.
Can anyone use UNI libraries?
Full-time undergraduates can use the libraries of most participating universities for reference only. Academic staff, full- or part-time postgraduates, distance-learning, or placement students can usually borrow from other libraries as well.
What does Sconul stand for?
Society of College, National and University Libraries
The Society of College, National and University Libraries (SCONUL) represents all university libraries in the UK and Ireland, irrespective of mission group, as well as national libraries and many libraries with collections of national significance.
Can UCL students use King’s library?
UCL undergraduates can apply for reference-only access to King’s College library only to consult specific items of printed material that are not held at UCL. Access to study space is not permitted.
How do I become a librarian in Scotland?
To work as a public librarian, you’ll usually need either a first degree accredited by the Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP), or a degree in any subject plus a CILIP-accredited postgraduate diploma or Masters in librarianship or information science/management.
Can UCL students use King’s Library?
Can Northumbria students use Newcastle library?
Through a reciprocal agreement with Northumberland, Durham and Sunderland universities, staff and students can use Newcastle University Library for reference use only. You will need to bring your own university smartcard for all visits.
How do I get an open university library card with SCONUL access?
As soon as your Sconul Access is approved, an Open University Library card will be posted out to you, if you haven’t been issued one already. Make sure you select ‘ Distance Learning Student ’ at the beginning of the SCONUL Access application form.
How does SCONUL access work with the Open University?
The Open University has signed up to SCONUL Access to help you with all these things. 200 member universities to use each other’s libraries. membership. Tick the two boxes below and then Submit. So, what happens next? We’ll process your application – this can take up to 21 working days.
How do I apply for my SCONUL Access Card/e-mail?
* You must apply for your SCONUL Access card/e-mail at your home library. Both your student/staff ID card and SCONUL Access card/e-mail must be current and valid. If your student/staff ID card does not have your photo on it then photographic ID must also be provided.
Is the Open University Library part of Scurl?
The Open University Library is a member of the Scottish Confederation of University and Research Libraries (SCURL). Most SCURL libraries can be accessed by joining SCONUL Access.