Library membership for current students and staff
Learn about membership for current students and staff (including Emeritus Professors) at the àËÅöÊÓƵ including its federation members.
Current students and staff (including Emeritus Professors) at the Colleges and Institutions listed below are eligible for free membership of Senate House Library on production of a current institutional ID card.
Please register online before you come into the Library.
Join the Library
How to register to become a member
- Complete the relevant  for your institute using your college email address
- Follow the instructions in the email we send you to complete your membership
- When your membership is complete, you can register for the  with your Library membership number for cardless access to Senate House Library or show your institute ID card at the membership desk to pick up your library card.
- For remote online access to our digital resources, with your name and membership number.
Renew your membership
How to renew an existing membership online.
- Complete the  for your institute
- You will need your library membership number and your college email address
- If you have collected a physical card, your membership number is below the barcode
- If you do not know your membership number, please contact shl.membership@london.ac.uk
àËÅöÊÓƵ Colleges and Institutes
Birkbeck College, àËÅöÊÓƵ Important: check for access arrangements and documentation required. | Royal Central School of Speech and Drama |
| City, àËÅöÊÓƵ | Royal Holloway |
| Courtauld Institute of Art | Royal Veterinary College |
| Goldsmiths’ College | St George’s, àËÅöÊÓƵ |
| Institute of Cancer Research | School of Advanced Study |
| King’s College àËÅöÊÓƵ | School of Oriental and African Studies |
| àËÅöÊÓƵ Business School | University College àËÅöÊÓƵ |
| àËÅöÊÓƵ School of Economics and Political Science | àËÅöÊÓƵ in Paris |
| àËÅöÊÓƵ School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine | Royal Academy of Music |
| Queen Mary, àËÅöÊÓƵ |
àËÅöÊÓƵ students studying at a distance, either online or through one of our Recognised Teaching Centres (RTCs)
Students enrolled with the àËÅöÊÓƵ worldwide can join the Library free of charge. Membership includes a 10 book borrowing allowance, access to all reading rooms and study areas, and on-site access to Senate House Library digital resources.
To join the Library, complete the online and come to the library membership desk where we can complete your membership. We will need to see current photographic ID and proof of address along with proof of your enrolment with the àËÅöÊÓƵ. We can accept any of the following as proof of enrolment:
- A àËÅöÊÓƵ virtual ISIC student card (which must have the àËÅöÊÓƵ logo in the top right-hand corner).
- The Welcome (or Welcome back) email you receive when you register on your Programme (received within the last 12 months).
- Current students can show on their device that they are able to successfully log on to the Student Portal.
Find out more about ID requirements.
Alumni
àËÅöÊÓƵ Alumni
View information about àËÅöÊÓƵ alumni membership.
School of Advanced Study (SAS) students and faculty
Register for Library access and log on to a range of digital resources remotely.
- To register, complete the School of Advanced Study registration form using your SAS email address
- Follow the instructions in the email we send you to complete your membership
- with your name and membership number to give you instant access to Senate House Library's online resources
- On your first visit to Senate House Library, please bring your SAS or staff card to the membership desk where staff will link it to your Library account
- The card can be used for borrowing from your institute library (where borrowing is permitted) and from Senate House Library
SAS fellows who do not have SAS email address can contact shl.membership@london.ac.uk. We will confirm your status with the relevant institute and arrange Library access. Please let us know which Institute you are affiliated to when contacting us.
Renewing your Library membership.
If you are a continuing student or a staff member whose card has expired, please complete the School of Advanced Study . If your SAS card has changed for a new one, please bring both to the Senate House Library membership desk and staff will link your account with the new card.