Monday 1 October 2018

Sconul Access

Thank you for processing the application so quickly. How would we login to use the computers? Also how do I get printing credit and a landyard.


Thank you for your enquiry 30.9.18. The terms and conditions of Visitor membership are different to student membership. All the information you need is on our website which you signed to agree to abide by

Conditions of Membership
As a University of Bedfordshire Learning Resources external customer you have the privilege of access to the building and services of Learning Resources as defined by your category of membership.
You may use your own portable device eg laptop/tablet/mobile phone. You may not use student PCs or MAcs. You will not be able to print or scan documents.
Bedford Campus Library Q Block only - you may not go into any other University building
Luton Campus Library L Block only
·         Access from ground floor Vicarage Street ONLY 
·         You may not use the IT Suite (F Block)
·         You may not go into any other University building
If you are found in any other building on either Campus you will be removed from Campus and the Head of Reader Services will be notified and your membership may be suspended.
·         All access (except Single Access) is subject to completion of application form and processing of access id card – a passport style photo is also required
·         Walk-in access is available to approved external visitors either through use of Eduroam from a home institution or via the University's Guest Wifi service
·         Members of the general public have no automatic right of access to University facilities and the University reserves the right to refuse any or all applications
·         Membership of the University Learning Resources and Service Excellence is dependent upon compliance with the Learning Resources Code of Conduct
·         External Membership of Learning Resources and Service Excellence is for Library use only. It does not allow access to any other University buildings or services
·         A small number of digital resources are available on a Walk-in (on campus) basis; there is no access to digital materials remotely
·         Alumni must be in good standing with the university to take advantage of the fee waiver or discount
·         Charges are subject to review and alteration at the discretion of the University
·         Please note, where membership allows borrowing  fines are charged on late return of borrowed items
·         Lost/damaged cards - there is a replacement fee of £10 and a new photo must be provided
·         Cancellation of membership - there is no refund of membership fees
Library collections are primarily for the use of students and staff of the University of Bedfordshire. Learning Resources and Service Excellence does not undertake to ensure the availability of any item or information source. 
Free Schemes for students at other Universities

How would we login to use the computers? Visitors may not use University of Bedfordshire PCs/laptops/MACs
You may access your home University digital resources using Eduroam be sure to sign up before you visit University of Bedfordshire

Also how do I get printing credit and a landyard? Visitors may not print at the University of Bedfordshire. A lanyard is not provided by the University of Bedfordshire