Using other libraries

Using other Higher Education Institutions' libraries

SCONUL Access is a reciprocal service supported by most of the higher education libraries of the UK and Ireland. Aberystwyth University is a member of this scheme which means that certain categories of users can use other HE institutions libraries. These categories are:

  • staff and research students
  • part-time, distance learning & placement students
  • taught postgraduates

More information on the scheme can be found on the Sconul website at http://www.access.sconul.ac.uk/

An application form is available from http://www.access.sconul.ac.uk/users_info/application_html

Associate readers and SCONUL Access members

We have a new interface for our library catalogue via Primo http://primo.aber.ac.uk After January 2012, there will be no further access to our library catalogue via Voyager. For those of our Associate category library users who previously logged into their User Account on Voyager to renew their loans, please note that this will no longer be possible after January 2012. After January if you wish to renew your loans or request items, please either email lenstaff@aber.ac.uk or telephone 01970 62 2400 (or visit the library see opening times for each library at http://www.aber.ac.uk/en/is/library/)

We apologise for any inconvenience caused to you by emailing us with these requests in lieu of completing them online yourself but please be assured that during our staffed hours we will respond to these email or telephone requests on receipt. Our staffed hours are: 8:30am-5:30pm. 

National Library of Wales

Applicants aged 16 and over can apply for a readers ticket to consult the Library's collection. Please note that you can only access materials in the reading rooms - you cannot borrow materials from the National Library.

You can apply for a ticket online at http://psr.llgc.org.uk/psr/psr/register/en/personal. Please make a note of your ticket number and take it with you when you visit the Library, where the ticket will be processed fully. You can also register online in Reception when you arrive at the Library. Registering online also enables you to register for access to the electronic resources available through Athens. Tick the box on the self registration form, which states that you wish to be supplied with an Athens personal account. You must include an e-mail address on your application form to register for this service, as an e-mail containing your Athens registration details will be sent directly to you by the Athens Administrator.

You must bring with you 2 proofs of identity, one of them showing your current address. No ticket can be issued without adequate proof of identity being given.

Cadwyn y Canolbarth

Cadwyn y Canolbarth is a cooperative scheme involving libraries in Mid Wales giving you access to 1 million books, from fiction to textbooks, plus many other information resources available in your area and throughout Wales.

The service is provided by Ceredigion Public Libraries, Aberystwyth University, University of Wales Lampeter, Bronglais Hospital library, Bronllys Hospital library, Powys Public Libraries and Coleg Powys, with support from the Welsh Assembly Government, via CYMAL.

Cadwyn y Canolbarth is open to anyone living in its catchment area. To use some of its services you will need to have a library ticket from one of the member libraries.