Library membership for current students and staff
Learn about membership for current students and staff (including Emeritus Professors) at the University of London 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 registration form 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 Library App 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, login to the catalogue with your name and membership number.
Register online
Renew your membership
How to renew an existing membership online.
- Complete the renewal form 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
Renew online
University of London Colleges and Institutes
Birkbeck College, University of London Important: check Birkbeck's website for access arrangements and documentation required. | Royal Central School of Speech and Drama |
| City, University of London | Royal Holloway |
| Courtauld Institute of Art | Royal Veterinary College |
| Goldsmiths’ College | St George’s, University of London |
| Institute of Cancer Research | School of Advanced Study |
| King’s College London | School of Oriental and African Studies |
| London Business School | University College London |
| London School of Economics and Political Science | University of London in Paris |
| London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine | Royal Academy of Music |
| Queen Mary, University of London |
University of London students studying at a distance, either online or through one of our Recognised Teaching Centres (RTCs)
Students enrolled with the University of London 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 pre-registration form 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 University of London. We can accept any of the following as proof of enrolment:
- A University of London virtual ISIC student card (which must have the University of London 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
University of London Alumni
View information about University of London 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
- Log in to the catalogue 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 renewal form. 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.