The University of Derby welcomes visitors who are currently studying with an educational organisation to use our Kedleston Road Library for study which includes the SCONUL scheme. We are able to offer a variety of study spaces and access to reference materials, under our Community Access scheme, for those that meet the relevant criteria.
SCONUL Access Scheme
If you are a student from another University in the UK or the Republic of Ireland you may be interested in the SCONUL Access scheme.
Post-graduate, part-time, distance, and placement students can apply to join the scheme to borrow materials from the University of Derby library at Kedleston Road. Members will also be provided with limited access to computing facilities.
Full-time undergraduate students may be able to join the scheme to use the University's resources for reference only.
Please note there is no access to the FE Libraries at Buxton and Leek.
Community Access
How can I apply?
Please email library@derby.ac.uk to request a date and time to visit so that your application can be assessed, reviewed and processed, and an access card issued to you.
What will I need to bring with me to register?
To facilitate a request for visitor access you will need to show proof of address as well as providing proof of being:
When meeting the above criteria, you will be issued a card and asked to sign to agree to the visitor expectations and library regulations. We will also ask you to provide an email address so that we can contact you if necessary.
SCONUL applicants, please follow the registration instructions in the authorising email from your home institution.
When will my library card expire?
Your library access card will be issued for 1 year (or less if your enrolment with your educational organisation ends sooner).
Whilst you remain enrolled with an educational organisation, you can continue to renew your visitor access each year by reapplying and providing renewed documentation of the necessary proof listed above.
How can I access resources?
You will be able to use the Library catalogue to find physical books and journals. Staff will be able to assist you with this if you need it.
Electronic resources aren’t available. However, if you bring your own device, you will be able to access your own educational organisation’s e-resources through their gateway by connecting to WiFi.
What are the hours of access for visitors?
You will be able to visit the Library any time during the advertised opening hours.
What are the Library’s expectations of its visitors?
So that our study environment remains enjoyable and safe for everyone, we ask that all users of the Library adhere to these expectations and regulations.
How will you use my data?
We will use your name and address to create an access card. You can view our Privacy Notice and we will also confirm with you, about your consent, at the time of registering your account.
Members of the general public
Access for members of the public is currently under review. If you would like to access the Library collections please contact the Library in the first instance at library@derby.ac.uk.
