External Visitors

We welcome Alumni Passport holders and visitors with SCONUL Access membership to Library, Archives and Learning Services.

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We welcome Alumni Passport holders and visitors with SCONUL Access membership to Library, Archives and Learning Services.

External Visitors

SCONUL Access

Your First Visit

You will need to register with the library on your first visit so please make your fist visit during Library Helpdesk opening hours .  You should bring:

  • SCONUL Access approval email (printed or on your device).  NB you must be accepted to the SCONUL Access scheme before your visit
  • ID card from your home institution
  • A passport photo
  • To enable us to process your registration please ensure you visit at least 30 minutes before helpdesk closing time

 

Using the Library

Once registered, SCONUL Access members can use the libraries throughout our opening times upon production of your UEL Library membership card.

Please note that we may restrict access to UEL staff and students only during UEL exam periods.  These will be posted on this page, always check before you visit.

Borrowing

Bands A, B, and C members can borrow up to 5 items.  You will not be able to place requests or access short loan material.

Band R members have reference only access to the resources and spaces.

Borrowing members can borrow books during helpdesk hours only. 

Online Resources

SCONUL Access members do not have our online resources.

Computers and WiFi

You will be able to bring your own device and connect to the internet through EduRoam.

You will not be able to use any of the computers in the libraries.

Contact Us

For more information contact us  or chat with us.

Alumni

Alumni are former staff and students of the University of East London.

As a UEL alumnus, you can use any UEL Library free of charge for reference. Alternatively, you can borrow up to 5 books at a time from the libraries for an annual fee of £50.

To activate your account, please make your payment online and visit the library Helpdesk at Stratford or Docklands during staffed hours with your Alumni Network Passport ID and proof of your address. Please check the library website for the helpdesk opening hours.

Local teachers and further education lectures

If you are a local teacher or FE lecturer from a Newham state-funded school, you can use any UEL Library free of charge for reference. Alternatively, you can borrow up to 5 books at a time from the libraries for an annual fee of £50. To activate your account, please make your payment online and visit the library Helpdesk at Stratford or Docklands during staffed hours with your proof of address: a recent utility/council tax bill (no more than 3 months old) and a valid ID (driving licence or passport and your work ID). Please check the library website for the helpdesk opening hours.

Visitors for research purposes

If you’re a visitor intending to use our Libraries for research, please submit a written application. This can be done via letter or email, addressed to the Campus Manager of the Library you’re interested in.

Before applying, please use the Library Search to identify the materials you wish to consult and include this in your application. If your application is approved, we can arrange a one-time visit. Please note that all applicants must be at least 18 years old.

Access to the library will not be granted until your application has been processed.

For applications to the Docklands or Stratford Library via email, please use the following address: library@uel.ac.uk.