Joining the Library

Our primary aim is to support teaching, learning and research undertaken by members of the University. Services to the wider academic and local community are provided where this can be achieved without prejudice to the primary clientele. Non-members are welcome to use the Library for reference and private study.

University members

• Students
• Staff
• Sessional lecturers

Members of other universities

We participate in the following reciprocal access schemes for students and staff from other universities wishing to use our Library:

• SCONUL Access
• SCONUL Vacation Access Scheme

Other groups

• Academic visitors to University schools
• Foundation Degree Students
• Friends of the University
• Members of the Lord Zuckerman Centre and Reading Scientific Services Ltd
• Members of the public
• Members of the Science and Technology Centre and Reading Enterprise Centre
• Reading graduates 
• Retired University staff
• Student applicants
• Teachers at mentor schools