Library and IT Self Help

If you are not a registered member of the university, and are over 18, you may be able to take out a borrowing associate library membership. 

Graduates of University of Plymouth automatically become part of the alumni community and are entitled to 50% discount on this membership.

Please note that Borrowing Associate membership for either the public or Alumni does not entitle you to a computing account, or access to the online resources.

• Borrowing Associate membership costs £60.00 per annum (including VAT) for non-University members, and £30.00 per annum for alumni graduates of University of Plymouth
• It is granted to those with a specific identifiable need to use our facilities which could not be met by the public library services (e.g. in support of professional development; personal research activity)
• Borrowing Associate Members may borrow up to 6 items for a period of 6 weeks. If another user requests an item out on loan, an email will be sent requesting the return of the item within 7 days.

Please use our eStore facility to order and pay for your membership online.

Once completed we aim to have your card ready for collection within 5 working days. You will be notified by email and we reserve the right to refuse membership.

Upon collection you will need to bring valid current photographic ID and proof of current address.

Cards must be carried at all times – you will be refused admittance to the library without your card.

Entitlements

• Membership is renewable annually on the production of ID and payment of fee.
• Library Borrowing Associate members may borrow up to 6 items for a period of 6 weeks.  If another user requests an item you have on loan, you will be asked to return it within 7 days.
• Entry into the Library building is between 08:00 and 20:00 during term time and vacation.

​​​​​​​Restrictions

• No access to electronic resources, software, databases or other services licensed for the exclusive use of University staff and students, including the study room booking system.
• No access to the library PCs.
• Library staff support limited to quick enquiries only.