How can I access the library as a member of the University of London (UoL)?

Answer

Students and staff from other University of London institutions may be eligible to use some of our services.

All UoL students and staff

Please complete our Library Visit form to apply for a temporary e-pass for accessing King's College London libraries as a member of the University of London (note: this will only allow you access to the library, not King’s Buildings)

If your application is successful, during your visit please make sure you have a valid form of photo ID with you. Security can still deny access to Library Visit Pass holders if sufficient identification is not available.

Please fill out the application form and plan your visit in advance. You should receive a reply and your e-pass (when your application is approved) within 3 working days.

Please note:

  • Admittance with your library e-pass is during library staffed hours only, there is no admittance or re-admittance after 19:00 on weekdays and 18:00 at weekends, or before 09:00 weekdays or 10:00 at weekends. You may be asked to leave out of staffed hours.
  • Access to a limited selection of e-resources is available via a small number of public access (VERA) PCs.
  • Reference access is available to all our print resources.
  • Visitors to King’s libraries can use many of the same printing and photocopying services available to staff and students. Full details of this service and instructions on how to register for your own guest print account can be found here. These facilities are available in accordance with the provisions of the Copyright, Design and Patents Act, 1988
  • Wi-Fi is available through The Cloud. See here for registration details.
  • The eduroam wireless network service may also be available if you belong to a participating institution. Eduroam login details can be used to access this network at King's Library sites.

Intercollegiate students

If part of your course is taught at King's, you can use your King's ID card to access our libraries and borrow material.


Research postgraduates and staff

Research postgraduates and staff may have limited borrowing offered under Band A to institutions taking part in the SCONUL Access scheme. Individuals will be entitled to borrow up to 5 four week loan books. 

This page will be updated with more information on how you can apply once our process for borrowing access has been reviewed.

  • Last Updated Oct 27, 2023
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  • Answered By Pete Garner

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