LibAnswers

Access to our libraries is under ongoing review as part of university-wide access arrangements, and we are aiming to increase access over the coming months.

Our libraries are currently closed to external visitors (except for Special Collections and Archives), access is prioritised for current King’s students, staff, NHS members of the library, Alumni, eligible Independent Researchers, University of London (UoL) students and registered SCONUL Band-A users.

Open University undergraduates and taught postgraduates

Open University undergraduates and taught postgraduates may apply for reference or for borrowing as an independent researcher. Please click here for details. Please also check with the Open University about claiming back the cost of a borrowing ticket.

PhD level students and Academic & Support staff

Please complete a SCONUL Band-A – Library visit form to receive a temporary e-pass for accessing King's College London libraries as a registered SCONUL Band-A user (note: this will only allow you access to the library, not King’s Buildings). Access will be reference only for all registered SCONUL Band-A visitors and during library staffed hours.*

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 plan your visit in advance. You should receive a reply and your e-pass (if your application is successful) within 3 working days 

You will be required to accept the  Library Regulations  as part of the library visit process.
Important note: Before completing this form, please make sure you have an active SCONUL Band-A status. You will be asked to attach your registration confirmation email as part of your request to visit our libraries.

* 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 books (1 week loan items only). We currently do not offer library registrations for SCONUL Band-A users (borrowing rights and ID cards). This page will be updated again when our SCONUL Band-A – Library joining form becomes available 

Taught postgraduates and undergraduates

Taught postgraduates and undergraduates from other British and Irish universities that participate in the SCONUL Summer Vacation Scheme may visit the main KCL libraries during the Library Summer Vacation period from 10 July - 25 August 2023.

Required identification for security:

1. Proof of enrolment at a university or college of higher education in the institutional members of SCONUL list or a current library card, provided it shows the holder as an undergraduate or taught postgraduate.
2. A valid form of ID.

Access will be reference only (no borrowing is possible). Please note that these dates may not always coincide with those of other institutions.

For all external library users, please note:

• 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.