Visiting other libraries
Access arrangements to public and university libraries vary, and you are advised to check in advance of your visit.
Search other library catalogues
Almost all public and university libraries have a free-to-search catalogue. UWE library has compiled a list of recommended library catalogues.
Other university libraries
UWE students and staff can access most other UK university libraries through the SCONUL Access Scheme.
To join this scheme, you will need to fill out an application form and get it authorised by UWE Library staff before visiting the library you wish to join.
Eduroam
UWE participates in the Eduroam service, so staff and students from UWE visiting other universities can access their wireless internet.
NHS libraries
Health and Social Care (HSC) students are eligible for full access to NHS libraries (including access to electronic resources through NHS Athens) if they are on an NHS commissioned education programme which involves practice and placement within NHS services.
To apply for library membership, contact the appropriate library. These include:
- Academy Library, Royal United Hospital, Bath. This library has UWE-networked PCs and printers
- Academy Library and Information Service (ALIS), Great Western Hospital (GWH), Swindon
- Gloucestershire Partnership Library
- North Bristol NHS Trust Libraries (Frenchay and Southmead)
- University Hospitals Bristol NHS Foundation Trust
NHS Athens
If you are an eligible HSC student, you will automatically receive a registration e-mail giving you your NHS Athens username and password to enable access to electronic databases and other resources used within the NHS.
For more information please refer to the Logging in to databases via NHS Athens: FAQs.
(You can also continue to use all UWE electronic resources whilst on placement using the NHS Academies – External Access service.)
British Library (London)
The British Library in London is a research Library, not a public reference library. Admission is by reader's pass and access is only granted to those who can demonstrate that they need to consult material not available elsewhere. Registering for a BL Reader Pass.
Page last updated 21 May 2012