National Access & Borrowing Schemes
SCONUL Access Scheme
http://www.access.sconul.ac.uk
From 1st August 2007 SCONUL Research Extra and UK
Libraries Plus (UKLP) schemes merged
to form SCONUL Access. The amalgamation of the schemes will improve access
and simplify registration procedures.
The Sconul Access scheme is available
to staff; researchers;
part–time, distance learning and placement students and to full-time
taught postgraduates, allowing them to borrow from other libraries in the
scheme. Further information on the new arrangements from
1st August, and generally further details and application forms are available
from lending desks or from the SCONUL website.
SCONUL: Vacation Access Scheme
http://www.sconul.ac.uk/using_other_libraries/vacation.html
For undergraduates and taught course postgraduates in vacations.
NB Reading only, not borrowing.
In University of Nottingham vacations undergraduates and taught course postgraduates
are offered access to books and journals on open shelves. Borrowing privileges
and access to electronic sources of information are not included in the scheme.
Identification required - valid student ID card from home institution.
If you have an existing UK Libraries Plus or SCONUL membership card which
has an expiry date after 1 August 2007, it will continue to be eligible for
access to use libraries - including the University of Nottingham Library Services
- in accordance with the terms of the scheme.
CURL - Consortium of University Research Libraries
http://www.curl.ac.uk/member/access.html
For academic, academic-related and research staff and research postgraduates.
NB Normally reading only.
Academic, academic-related and research staff and research
postgraduates of other Higher Education institutions are offered access to
most printed materials and
archives. Borrowing privileges and access to electronic sources of information
are not included in the scheme.
Identification required - valid ID card showing status from home institution.
Advance notice is essential for consultation of Manuscripts and Special Collections
material.
INSPIRE
http://www.inspire.gov.uk
Members of the public aged 16 and over, presenting an appropriate referral letter
and proof of ID through the Inspire scheme may access the collections at any
time the libraries are open excluding the months of January, May and June. Details
of libraries and their opening times are at:
Overview - Library Lending Services - IS - The University of Nottingham
Individuals referred through Inspire (usually via their local public library)
may have reference access to paper based materials.
The Walk-in user pilot project
http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/is/gateway/walkin/index.phtml
Provides access to selected electronic resources
to visitors using Hallward Library and Greenfield Medical Library. For information
on the project and how to become an authorised user go to
Manuscripts and Special Collections
http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/is/locations/library/manuscripts/index.phtml
Access is by prior appointment to the Manuscripts and Special Collections section
which is situated at Kings Meadow Campus, Lenton Lane, Nottingham. Please note
that for various reasons concerning terms of acquisition, physical condition
or catalogue status, access to some material within the Manuscripts and Special
Collections section may be restricted. There is a reading room and lending
access to the East Midlands Collection. More information including opening
hours is at http://www.nottingham.ac.uk/mss/services/hours/
The British Library
Staff and students may also wish to apply for a pass to visit the British Library's
reading rooms in the St Pancras Library in London, or at Boston Spa in Yorkshire.
Please note the identification you will need and the Library's Conditions
of use via the related links provided above. You may find the British Library's
Integrated Catalogue useful.
Public libraries may also be useful sources of material and information.
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