Become a Member: SCONUL Scheme

The University of Suffolk Library is a member of the SCONUL Access Scheme. If your home institution is a member of the scheme, you will be eligible to access the library free of charge for the duration of your study. 

SCONUL members benefit from the below privileges: 

• Access to library study spaces and services during our opening hours.
• SCONUL Band R: review of print resources on a reference-only basis.
• SCONUL Bands A, B and C: loan of up to four 3-Week loan items at any one time.
• On-site access to library PCs and eResources upon completion of the Guest Computer User and Walk-in User Agreement . 
• Use of our printing facilities.

Please note that due to licensing restrictions, we are unable to provide off-site access to eResources for External Members. eResources include both online journals/journal articles and eBooks. 

Join the SCONUL Scheme
You can sign up to the SCONUL scheme here. Upon submitting your application, it will be sent to and reviewed by your home institution. If it is approved, you will receive a confirmation email detailing your SCONUL user band and expiry date. 

After you have received this email, please complete the application form below. Please note that the form requires the following:

1. An electronic copy of your SCONUL acceptance email 
2. A scan of the front and back of your institutional ID card
3. An electronic passport style photograph 

SCONUL Application Form (Online Form)

Your application will be processed, and an access card created pending internal approval. Please note that the waiting period may vary depending on the time of year, with an average processing time of 10 to 14 days.

Access cards can be collected from the reception desk in the Waterfront Building. Please make sure to bring valid photo identification when collecting your card. If you require collection outside of regular working hours, kindly inform us in advance so that we can arrange for your card to be securely held by our security team.