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Accessing Libraries Outside of UWTSD

UWTSD students and staff sometimes need to borrow books, use collections for reference or just have a quiet place to study or work nearer where you live.

SCONUL Access

The SCONUL Access scheme enables members of any other participating academic libraries in the UK to borrow from any of the institutions listed in the SCONUL Access scheme.

Who can join

Academic staff on open or fixed term contracts.
Postgraduate research students registered for a PhD, MPhil or similar qualification.
Part-time, distance learning and  placement students.
Full-time Postgraduate.

Types of access

All University Staff	Borrowing access
Research Postgraduates (PhD, MPhil or similar qualification)	Borrowing access
Taught Postgraduates (Masters or Certificate level qualification)	Borrowing access
Part-Time and Distance Learning Undergraduates (Registered on courses running for at least 1 year)	Borrowing access
Full-Time Undergraduates	Reference only access

How to apply for access

To be eligible to apply, your account must have no overdue loans or unpaid fines. Please ensure that all overdue books are returned and all fines paid prior to making your application to join
For the online application process, you will need to provide details of your UWTSD University email address as well as the Library number which appears on your UWTSD University Card
Apply online via the SCONUL Access website
Once your application has been accepted, print out the email verification document you will receive
You only need to submit one application form for the SCONUL access scheme
You will need to register at each library you want to visit. It is always best to check what the requirements are at the library in question before your first visit, as some libraries will require a passport photo, for example. The library you are visiting will generally issue you with a library pass so that you can borrow books or gain reference access until your SCONUL Access membership expires. Also please check parking arrangements at each campus you would like to visit. Some libraries participating in the SCONUL Access scheme may also apply their own restrictions, including periods of the year when SCONUL Access members may not visit or may not register, so contact the library in advance of setting out on any potential visit
You will need to take with you the email verification document you have received and printed out, as well as your UWTSD University ID Card, which carries your Library number
For any queries please contact sconul@uwtsd.ac.uk

Libraries Together Passport Scheme

The Libraries Together Passport Scheme enables any member of Swansea, Neath Port Talbot, Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Powys and Pembrokeshire public library services to borrow from any of the institutions listed.

How do I join?

To join, you will need to complete a Libraries Together Passport form. Once completed the form can be submitted at the Help Desk of any of our libraries and a library borrower account will be created for you.