Using Other Libraries

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Access to other libraries for University of Bolton members

The Library is a member of many regional and national schemes that allow our students and staff to use other university libraries in the UK.

The following page is meant as a general guide only. There are many different types of scheme in operation, all offering different levels of access, in order to join the most appropriate scheme, please visit the Library Desk within the Library where staff can advise you.

NoWAL NoWAL Libraries

 

All of these local libraries can be used by University of Bolton students with a
SCONUL Access card for reference only.

NoWAL Member Librarires
  • Edge Hill University
  • Lancaster University
  • Liverpool Hope University
  • Liverpool John Moores University
  • Manchester Metropolitan University
  • Royal Northern College of Music
  • University of Bolton  
  • University of Central Lancashire
  • University of Chester
  • University of Cumbria
  • University of Liverpool
  • University of Manchester
  • University of Salford

Using NoWAL Libraries.External link|

 

Public Library Access

You can join public library in the borough where you are living. Some libraries participate in a universal access scheme whereby your library card can be used to borrow from other public libraries. Please enquire about this scheme at your local public library.

 

SCONUL SCONUL

You can use most university libraries in their vacations for reference purposes and the organisation offers a reciprocal access scheme which confers different benefits according to your home library membership. See below for details.

Unfortunately the University of Bolton cannot offer access to electronic resources and therefore our users would not be given access at other SCONUL libraries to electronic resources.

 

How do I join?

In order to join the most appropriate scheme, please visit the Library Desk within the Library where staff can advise you.

Please be aware of the following:

  • Only users who are "in good standing" with library can join these schemes, if you have outstanding fines, overdue books or invoices you will not be allowed to join other university libraries.
  • Other libraries are not required to provide any training in the use of library services.
  • Users are expected to observe relevant regulations that apply to studying in other libraries and are responsible for any fines or replacement costs incurred. Your card can be withdrawn if you infringe the rules of the host library.
  • Always check opening hours and facilities before visiting the libraries, particularly at weekends and during vacations.
  • You must take your University of Bolton ID card and completed forms with you when you visit.

 

I am a full-time undergraduate student

 

SCONUL SCONUL Access Reference Only

This is a national agreement that allows reference only access to most Higher Education libraries.

 

I am a part-time/distance or placement student.

 

SCONUL SCONUL Access BAND B

 

SCONUL Access allows part-time, distance, and placement students whether undergraduate or taught postgraduate to borrow from other SCONUL Access member libraries.

Please note that only students on a placement of ten weeks or more are permitted to borrow from other libraries. Check the SCONUL Access pages to discover whether the Library you want to use offers Band B access. 

 

I am a full-time taught post graduate student.

 

SCONUL SCONUL Access BAND C

 

SCONUL Access allows taught postgraduate students to borrow from other SCONUL Access member libraries.

Check the SCONUL Access pages to discover whether the Library you want to use offers Band C access. 

 

I am a full-time member of staff or postgraduate research student.

 

SCONUL SCONUL Access BAND A

SCONUL Access allows academic staff on open or fixed term contracts and postgraduate research students registered for a PhD, MPhil or similar qualification awarded purely by research to borrow from other SCONUL Access member libraries.

Check the SCONUL Access pages to discover whether the Library you want to use offers Band A access.

 

Access agreements