The library at Solent University is a member of the SCONUL Access scheme.
To get access to Solent Library as a SCONUL subscriber, you must have an approval e-mail from SCONUL and a valid ID card from your own university. (If you do not already have SCONUL membership, and require further information about the scheme, please follow this link: https://www.sconul.ac.uk/sconul-access).
Once you have a Solent Library SCONUL subscriber card you will be able to enter the library during opening hours. Some subscribers may be eligible to borrow books (this depends on the type of SCONUL subscription approved by your home university).
Membership does not include access to the library's computers, photocopiers, study rooms or electronic resources.
Once SCONUL has confirmed your membership of the scheme, you will need to get a Solent Library SCONUL subscriber card. This can only be done online as you will need to upload a clear photograph showing just your head and shoulders, in .jpg, .png, or .jpeg format. We cannot process any other formats. When uploading a photo, please DO NOT send a photo of your passport, visa or other document. We are unable to process applications made using a photo from another document. You will also need to forward your SCONUL approval e-mail to us (we will delete this e-mail once we have created the card).
When your card is ready to collect we will e-mail you to let you know. This is usually within 5 working days during term-time (unless we have a query with your application).
To collect your card you must have valid photo ID (we do not accept photocopies or digital copies of ID).
If you wish to renew your library card or you need a replacement because it has been lost or damaged, you should also apply online (you will need a valid SCONUL approval e-mail).
Please be aware that applications received after 2pm on Thursday 19th December will not be processed until the beginning of January.
Whilst we will do our best to process any applications (received before this date) in time for the Christmas break, we cannot guarantee this for any applications received from the 18th December onwards.
Contact the Loans office for more information:
Email: library.loans@solent.ac.uk