Sconul Access

I am a student at the University of Southampton but am from Luton and would like to work at the Bedfordshire University Luton library next week. I have signed up to and been accepted for the SCONUL Access. I have had a look on your website and it is unclear whether I can just turn up and work in the library or whether I have to register face to face then wait 10 days to get a pass. This wouldn’t be very useful for me as I need to access the facilities next week. Please let me know what I can do.

Thank you for your enquiry

Access is via membership card only. Sconul Access visitors require a University of Bedfordshire library membership card and so you need to follow our process. I am sorry if its too late for Easter but if you might need access over the summer or later in your course it is still worth progressing an application. Details are on our website. Please note as stated on our website

Any applications received after 4.4.18 take 7 – 10 working days to process

Information is on our website

https://lrweb.beds.ac.uk/libraryservices/membership/external-users/categories

https://lrweb.beds.ac.uk/libraryservices/membership/external-users

https://lrweb.beds.ac.uk/libraryservices/membership/external-users/codeofpractice

Visitor membership

I am a student at Durham university home for the holidays and am wondering whether I would be able to visit your library to study over the upcoming Easter bank holiday dates? Could you please let me know whether the library at the Luton campus will be open to visitors on Friday 30th-Monday 2nd.

Thank you very much for your help.

Thank you for your enquiry. Access is via membership card only. We have Visitor membership (which includes Sconul Access) which allows access to the library. Details are on our website. If you are eligible to use Sconul Access I would advise that route

Please note as stated on our website

Please note: applications received 24 March - 4 April 2018 will not be processed until 16 April (at the latest).

Any applications received after 4.4.18 take 7 – 10 working days to process

Information is on our website

https://lrweb.beds.ac.uk/libraryservices/membership/external-users/categories

https://lrweb.beds.ac.uk/libraryservices/membership/external-users

https://lrweb.beds.ac.uk/libraryservices/membership/external-users/codeofpractice

Sconul Access

I sent of a scowl application I’m really in need of library access as I’m doing my dissertation so I was wondering how long will it take.

Many thanks for your enquiry

As stated on our website

Please note: applications received 24 March - 4 April 2018 will not be processed until 16 April (at the latest).

https://lrweb.beds.ac.uk/libraryservices/membership/external-users

Your application may be processed before 16 April but I cannot guarantee it

Visitor

hi there, i was in a library yesterday, i am not sure if i am allowed back in as i am learning distance learning student.. think lady told me maybe after easter she will process everything.. but was just wondering if it was possible if i could come back in or wait till easter finished.

Many thanks for your enquiry

As you are not a University of Bedfordshire student you need to apply for Visitor membership. If you are eligible for Sconul Access membership you need to apply and wait for your membership card. If you have not applied I strongly advise you to submit an application

https://lrweb.beds.ac.uk/libraryservices/membership/external-users/categories

https://lrweb.beds.ac.uk/libraryservices/membership/external-users

https://lrweb.beds.ac.uk/libraryservices/membership/external-users/codeofpractice

You may not enter until you have a valid membership card

Digital Access

I am a UoB graduate and I wanted to access some journals from the digital library. I was able to do so a couple of months ago, but I cannot seem to do so now. I am not sure if it is because I have forgotten my password or if it because the regulations have changed. Your assistance in this matter would be greatly appreciated.

Many thanks for your enquiry.

As you are no longer a member of the University of Bedfordshire you are not entitled to remote access to any of the University’s digital products due to licencing restrictions. Your old username and password have now expired.

If you wish to join the library as an Alumnus you may access a limited range of digital materials on Campus via your own mobile device (ie laptop or tablet) using the guest wifi. This is the list of available products

https://lrweb.beds.ac.uk/libraryservices/membership/external-users/walkindigitalresources

If you wish to join the library on a Reference basis this is free to Alumni and takes about 7 -10 working days (on receipt of the correctly completed application form and photo) to process.

Details of Alumnus membership and link to application form (print off and complete)  are here

https://lrweb.beds.ac.uk/libraryservices/membership/external-users

https://lrweb.beds.ac.uk/libraryservices/membership/external-users/codeofpractice

https://lrweb.beds.ac.uk/libraryservices/membership/external-users/categories

Visitor access to digital resources

I am writing to know if it is possible to keep my access to the online material open after my fixed-term contract ends with UoB. I inquired HR about this and they advised me to contact the library.

Many thanks for your enquiry

No visitor members of the University library may have remote (ie off campus access) to any of the University’s digital products due to licencing restrictions. If you join as a Visitor you may use a limited range on Campus via the Guest wifi using your own mobile device (laptop or tablet). This is the list of products

https://lrweb.beds.ac.uk/libraryservices/membership/external-users/walkindigitalresources

Visitor membership renewal

I had been asked by the security guard to inform you that my card has expired and to ask you if you could renew it. I have completed a form and left it with the security guard. I would be MOST GRATEFUL if you could renew my card quickly seeing as I have a lot of work to do and need your library.

I assure you that I would have asked for a renewal earlier, however, over a month ago I spoke to one of your staff members who told me that I had a 3 month concession on my card which allowed me access to the library after my card expired (expired today). The security guard told me that that privilege was only for students and not aluminis.

I eagerly look forward to hearing from you.

Thank you for your enquiry

As stated on our web pages

Please note: applications received 24 March - 4 April 2018 will not be processed until 16 April (at the latest).

https://lrweb.beds.ac.uk/libraryservices/membership/external-users

We will process your renewal as soon as possible but I cannot guarantee that it will be done before 16 April