The University is happy to share its considerable resources with those in the surrounding area who can benefit from them. Any member of the local community is welcome to use the library for reference purposes. No formal application is required except for access to the special collections. Other School pupils may use the library for reference only. You should provide a passport-size photograph in order to obtain a library card.
Cards are normally available on registration, or they can be posted if required.
The library was, of course, created, staffed and stocked for the students and staff of Stirling University and these users must always take priority. External borrowers may have up to three books on loan at a time. Popular loan books, which are shelved in the main collection, and are identifiable by blue date labels, are available for external borrowers only during University vacations . An external reader wishing to obtain an item from another library should apply to their local public library inter-library loan department. Online information retrieval will be undertaken, time permitting, for a realistic fee.