The Consortium of University Research Libraries wishes you every success in the research you are undertaking. Special Reader membership, if the stay is prolonged and borrowing is required, is also available, though this might be charged for, depending in the context of the visit to the University. Borrowing is at the discretion of the Librarian, although a charge would usually be levied. Advance registration is not generally necessary, but where access is required to certain Special Collections or closed stack materials, prior arrangement is advisable to avoid disappointment. You should produce identification from your own institution on making your first visit.
Access is for reference to printed material only.
All applicants are advised to phone in advance of their visit, to check opening times and to ensure they are directed to the most appropriate site. Admission is for reference only, except that, because of historical agreements, Leeds and Sheffield staff are entitled to borrow. At other times, three visits to consult the Library's stock can be made, and, beyond this, External Membership at 25 for one year's reference facilities can be purchased on production of a passport-sized photograph and valid identification. If you wish to consult rare items or manuscripts, a letter of introduction would normally be required. General enquiries to 01865- 277162.