Access for Visitors
The primary function of London Metropolitan University libraries is to support the teaching and research needs of its members. However, some use by external readers is permitted either as part of a reciprocal scheme or on an individual basis.
Please note that there are some areas of the library (such as the Law Practice, Short Loan, and Teaching Practice Collections) which are restricted to London Metropolitan University members or students on particular courses.
Visitors whose home library uses Eduroam should be able to access the e-resources of their home library via the MetNet wi-fi system. Check the list here and contact the IT staff at your home institution in case of difficulty.
| Alumni of the University |
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If you are a member of the Alumni Association you have reference access to the University's libraries. Membership does not give you access to e-resources. Please bring your Alumnus ID card with you.
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| Honorary and visiting staff |
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Honorary staff may borrow up to 4 standard or one week loan books. Non-book material and items from Short Loan, LPC and Teaching Practice collections may not be borrowed. They also have access to IT facilities.
Please bring your University ID card with you.
Access to online resources is not permitted due to the terms of the database licenses
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| Students from partnership institutions |
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Your London Metropolitan University ID card gives access to all our buildings. Further details may be found on the Students at Partnership Institutions page.
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| Students from other UK Higher Education institutions |
- If you have a current SCONUL Access from your home institution you may use the main three week and one week loan collections. There is no general access to IT facilities for external readers but if your home library uses Eduroam, you should be able to access their e-resources via the MetNet wi-fi system. Check the list here and contact the IT staff at your home institution in case of difficulty.
NB: Sconul Access students in Band A, Band B or Band C must also provide a passport-sized photograph of themselves.
Readers with Band A, B or C cards may borrow up to 4 standard loan or one week loan books. Non-book material and Short Loan items may not be borrowed.
You must bring both your current ID or library card from your home institution and your SCONUL Access card.
- Students from other UK Higher Education institutions may use the printed library resources for reference during the University's vacation periods under the SCONUL Vacation Access scheme. There is no general access to IT facilities for external readers but if your home library uses Eduroam, you should be able to access their e-resources via the MetNet wi-fi system. Check the list here and contact the IT staff at your home institution in case of difficulty.
NB: If your card does not show an expiry date you must also bring a current SCONUL Access card.
- If you are not a member of the scheme but need to use one of our libraries during term, please apply in advance, in writing, to the Learning Resources Manager of the site you wish to visit.
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| Staff from other UK Higher Education institutions |
- If you have a current SCONUL Access from your home institution you may use the main three week and one week loan collections. There is no general access to IT facilities for external readers but if your home library uses Eduroam, you should be able to access their e-resources via the MetNet wi-fi system. Check the list here and contact the IT staff at your home institution in case of difficulty.
Please be sure to bring your current ID or library card from your home institution, your SCONUL Access card and (on your first visit) a passport-sized photograph of yourself.
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| Staff and researchers at institutions in London and the south-east who are not SCONUL members |
- Staff at institutions in London and the south-east who are not SCONUL members should check details of the M25 Access scheme.
There is no general access to IT facilities for external readers but if your home library uses Eduroam, you should be able to access their e-resources via the MetNet wi-fi system. Check the list here and contact the IT staff at your home institution in case of difficulty. Please be sure to bring your M25 Access card and institution ID or library card with you.
NB: If this is your first visit to the University and you wish to register with us under the scheme, you must also bring a passport-sized photograph.
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| Guest and Alumni copying |
| Alumni and visitors to the University wishing to photocopy, please ask for a guest account at the Library Information Desk. You will be able to load cash (minimum £1) onto your account using one of the money loaders located in the libraries. |
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| Inspire London |
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Inspire London is open to anyone with a London borough public library card.
- Those wishing to visit London Metropolitan University libraries under this scheme should email the Learning Resources Manager of the site you wish to visit.
- Bring with you a formal introduction from your public library requesting admittance. This will be retained by the library you visit.
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| Other researchers |
| You must obtain written permission in advance from the Learning Resources Manager of the site you wish to visit. You may be asked to book an appointment. |
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